UPDATE: Scroll down for Version 3, wireless remote! So I had this idea.... remember when I combined Scratch with Sketchup to make ScratchUp? Well why not combine two of my favourite primary based microcontrollers to create a MiCrumBit??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dTRCg2oZWk Another crazy combination project! This is the first of many ideas that I've got to combine... Continue Reading →
Make a Crumble Controlled Volcano!
We've all created volcanos in DT, but how about simulating one using physical computing? This was the brilliant idea of a teacher up in Doncaster who then requested some support in how to achieve it. There are numerous possible solutions, but this is the way I would do it. I've not tested the real thing,... Continue Reading →
The Big Computing Leadership Conference!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyZnvKAtzAU Book now for The Big Computing Leadership Conference. Everything a computing subject leader needs is here. Find out how to improve your computing provision at primary or secondary. Thursday 14th December at Oxford Brookes University. Brought to you by the NCCE Leadership Specialist Hub, we have four strands, over twenty sessions and an exhibition... Continue Reading →
Solar Panel Sun Tracker – Crumble Resource
I'm please (and very excited) to announce that a Crumble project I designed for digit<all> charity has been released and is available for you to download! It's a really fun little physical computing project that will stimulate lots of conversation around sustainable energy and real-world engineering. Solar Panel Sun Tracker This project involves constructing and... Continue Reading →
Primary Computing CPD run by Phil Wickins
Here is a list of all up and coming Primary Computing CPD events that I am leading, please click the links to book on. As you can see, I've labelled the free ones, but depending on what you've already attended some of the non labelled ones may include a subsidy (NCCE Courses only) so you... Continue Reading →
