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June 9, 2025

Droning On… The Start of a Drone Club?

By Mr James in Computer Kit, Drones

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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June 9, 2025

Using Micro:bits? Recommendations and One Expensive Mistake!

By Mr James in Computer Kit, Micro:bit, Programming, syndicated

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…

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February 19, 2025

A practical guide to buying monitors for the school classroom in 2025

By Mr James in Computer Kit

Making the wrong purchasing decision can impact both the comfort of learning and the school’s budget. That’s why it’s essential to take the time to make the right choice. Below…

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March 2, 2021

Cheap PCs

By Mr James in Computer Kit Tag computers, education, hardware, school

With tight budgets and limited time, it can be difficult to source high-quality PCs. This is what most educators look for: Value-for-money computers that make the most of stretched budgetsKid-proof…

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Recent Posts

  • Free KS3 MythBusters Scheme of Work – Media & Digital Literacy (CS)
  • OCR A-Level Computer Science NEA Marking: A Pep Talk for Teachers!
  • It’s Time to Reset Our Language Defaults
  • Crash Course: Moving from Google to Microsoft 365 in Schools
  • How to Approach Your OCR H446 A-Level Computer Science NEA the Easy Way

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