Amid the glossy TV adverts that portray teaching as a nonstop, endlessly rewarding experience with perfectly behaved students - and the louder voices highlighting pay, unruly behaviour, workload, and society’s…
The Ultimate Checklist for Effective Teaching and Learning?
As educators, we constantly strive to refine our teaching methods to create engaging, structured, and effective learning experiences. Over time, I’ve developed a practical checklist that breaks down the key…
Computer Science related activities for World Book Day 2025
With World Book Day on the horizon (6th March 2025), now is the perfect time to plan blending storytelling with technology! 1. Code Your Own Adventure Encourage students to use…
The Power of Books: Inspiring the Next Generation of Tech Enthusiasts & Avid Readers
After extensive research, we’ve carefully curated a collection of fiction and non-fiction tech-themed books for our library, aiming to spark curiosity and inspire students to explore the fascinating world of…
Unlocking Loops with Coding Stories: A Fresh Approach to Teaching Programming
As computer science teachers, we’ve all seen it: students grasp the syntax of loops but struggle to recognise when and why to use them. I’ve been reinforcing the concept of…