Interview with CAS
Enjoyed meeting Claire Penketh today at BCS HQ.
We chatted about the CS Accelerator course. She has turned our chat into an article here.
Thanks Claire!
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October 30, 2019
Code Club Comments
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October 1, 2019
Wooden Computer
..when your son is so determined to have some bonus screen time, he builds his own computer out of wood and paper.!
August 1, 2019
Crowd Beamer
Testing out a Crowd Beamer unit lent to us by the parent of a pupil. It transmits the video signal (though not the audio) via a dedicated WiFi channel which pupils can then view, zoom in to and capture on their own devices.
July 12, 2019
Wroughton Academy join Transition Group Prototype UTP
My thanks to Jayne at Wroughton Academy for becoming the second school to join our Transition Group, first year prototype.
We will trial the Universal Transition Project after SATS in the Summer of 2020.
Jayne has form in Primary Computing innovation
- looking forward to working with you Jayne!
July 1, 2019
Q
A James Bond themed evening in aid of our local primary school called for an outfit festooned with gadgetry!
Cue Q: A Rav Power block running to a chest held hub so that USB devices could attach centrally with wires tucked away!
The wrist-worn Microbit had different messages displayed including “Pay attention 007” {button B} and {when shaken}: “shaken, not stirred” (of course!)
Having a loudspeaker was fun, although the request for “James Bond to reception, James Bond to reception” could perhaps have sounded less Tesco and more Mountain Lair.
The neo pixels of a Circuit Playground, or a heart aglow?!
The gadgetry was investigated once the mission was completed..
May 19, 2019
Cotswold Raspberry Jam
Thanks to Andy Andy Andrew Mark and Paul for a great welcome to their Raspberry Jam, hosted at the Waterworth building of the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham campus.
We demonstrated the Cigar Box Computer in action and enjoyed trying out the Raspberry Pi creations that were on display.
Space Invaders, using three micro-switches
Paul has built the most amazing assortment of security equipment that can even face-track and monitor overflying aircraft.
Two children are now showing great interest in Scratch, which is a very happy outcome!
May 18, 2019
Cambridge Algorithms II
The Centre for Computing History was my destination once more for Day 2 of the NCCE Algorithms in GCSE Computer Science course.
Anjali and Chris were again on hand to guide our small but merry group in the ways of approaching a challenge patiently, logically and with an eye to what can be delivered through coding.
Loving the pun in the name: the concept of computing – ie applying a logical reasoned process to – history itself.!
April 30, 2019
Cambridge Algorithm Fun
Immersed in the wonderful world of historical tech at The Centre For Computing History, in Cambridge.
My thanks to Anjali and Chris for a fascinating insight into engaging techniques for the teaching of algorithms.
Their delivery of this NCCE Accelerator course was inspirational, in every sense!
Also rather enjoyed the chance to explore the adjoining facilities at lunchtime and then to have the immense space, crammed with humming / beeping / clicking tech to enjoy – until it was time to catch the bus back.!
April 6, 2019
Transition Group Meeting – we are underway!
Thank you to everyone who came along to LPA on Wednesday (20th March) for the first major gathering. There was a sense of tangible potential in the room that will make the next step – reporting on the data as a research project – a fun challenge to underpin the initiatives ahead. Thank you especially to Beverly who shared NCCE opportunities to all and for her encouragements. The mix of Primary and Secondary colleagues in one room, all sharing and documenting what they see of Transition each year – and taking the time to record those experiences with a view to improving the outlook for all pupils – was a mighty resource in action.
March 24, 2019