There’s been some commentary on LinkedIn in response to a post on CAS suggesting that GCSE Computer Science is too narrow, too theoretical, and frankly… dull. As teachers, we need…
Droning On… The Start of a Drone Club?
I’ve recently bought a relatively inexpensive FPV (first-person-view) drone – the kind that comes with a wireless headset to give you a real pilot’s perspective. At £70, it certainly wasn’t…
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Tracking Student Attendance at After-School Clubs Knowing where your students are – whether for safeguarding, record-keeping, or even to celebrate great attendance – is essential. Recently, an Assistant Headteacher asked…
Using Micro:bits? Recommendations and One Expensive Mistake!
As my students have grown more confident with their programming skills, I’ve looked for ways to make learning even more engaging. Physical computing with the BBC micro:bit has been a…