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Try a themed approach to computer science teaching
It’s relatively easy to come up with a list of topics to cover in the computing curriculum, but a collection of terms such as Algorithms,…
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How edtech can help schools improve their careers advice provision
Virtually every school is now using some form of online or digital platform as part of their careers guidance programme; and there is a…
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How to get parents engaged with their child’s computing studies
1. Run briefing evenings A briefing evening can be a great way of helping parents to see what their child is doing in computing. Enlist the…
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How to stop cyberbullying before it starts, and keep students safe online
Growing up is never easy – especially for kids today, who are often having to do it whilst watching and being watched by the whole world,…
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3D print technology could transform teaching – but training is essential
As a fresh, innovative method of providing creative opportunities for pupils, the 3D printer has the potential to prove a technological…
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10 reasons why tablets support teaching and learning
1. They’re intuitive Even if you have a pupil in your class (or a colleague in your staffroom) who has never used a computer before, they…
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Catch them early
Townley Grammar is a high performing grammar school for girls that specialises in the teaching of computing. As a specialist computing…
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Use technology for real-time assessment
Arecent study by Pearson found many schools fear children have increasingly short attention spans, preferring to spend time online rather…
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Assistive technology to support literacy
With smaller budgets and more students with dyslexia, communication issues or who are recent arrivals, schools are finding it increasingly…
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Transform your library with technology
The role of school librarian used to come with a heavy admin load; and the humble card index was king. Not any more – because these days…
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The hidden benefits of going cashless
The benefits of introducing cashless payment systems in schools have been widely touted. We know, for example, that cashless payment…
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Video for CPD: how to make it work
evidence of the benefits. Schools will usually introduce this technology with the objective of improving teaching and in turn, outcomes for…
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4 ideas with touchscreen technology
Students love to swipe a smartboard – almost as much as they relish clicking away on their phones. Today’s touchscreens today offer…