Dave Cross MCCT 🙋‍♂️

@101computing.bsky.social is consistently a source of great ideas, resources and activities.

If you've not followed them or visited the site then you really, really should.

##TeamCompSci #CASchat #CSed

Hope all educators are enjoying their summer break from school, wherever they are and whatever they're doing! Between me the Computing HoD, my wife the specialist cancer nurse and our three (challenging) sprogs, feel like we've definitely earned this time away! #sunloungermodeengaged #teamcompsci

Use lots of parsons problems to help with the unpacking and repacking of these concepts - nice application of semantic wave theory. Loads of generators out there.

Resist no longer!

Sat in the garden listening to the birds singing away, seeing the clouds skud over, getting some work done for school and unfortunately I get the regular magnificent sound of Jet Turbines overhead as I get to see the aircraft taking off from EGGP! Glorious!

Sending good vibes for GCSE CS tomorrow!

Yeah, they tend to avoid the Rust...

Yet. Be optimistic!

See, that's commitment - normally in the past I've just repurposed (with permission) a ball of my mum's wool! Chucked it about at random, and then cut some strands between 'nodes' so we can talk about alternative routes between specific students!

50 minutes seems right to me - doable in a return journey (or single depending on your commute!) to school! Also a good amount of time for listening too whilst working through daily jobs around the home! #TeamCompSci

Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges We’re seeking your views on proposals for narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges.

www.gov.uk/government/c... #teamcompsci #uked

Sue is so very deserving of this - #PRIMM Is a beautiful coalescence of elements that many educators have found to have worked when teaching programming. Sue has also been a prominent figure (from afar) in my journey too as a computing educator, plus she is a genuinely nice person! Hurrah!

Paper planes going in astraight line with one going in a wavy path

It is neurodiversity celebration week
Read about neurodiversity and computer science on our CS4FN portal with articles on:
-Designing for autistic people
-Neurodiversity and what it takes to be a good programmer
-Working in Computer Science: An Autistic Perspective
cs4fn.blog/neurodiversi...

I'd like to add to your very valid points, as I've been dipping into AI Literacy. To use your weights analogy, is it not also important to understand the effect of adding weights (=impact of using AI), the effect of doing max lighter sets or less, heavier sets (=how we train AI models) and so on...

Podcast thumbnail image with Alan holding his two books and the caption "How do we prepare for exams?"

Don't forget there are fifteen episodes so far of #HTTCS the #podcast to help you with your #computing teaching. Here's one from this time last year featuring Miss Tough entitled "How do we prepare for #exams?"
pod.httcs.online/e/e006/
#TeamCompSci #caschat

⭐ Calling all primary computing lead teachers in the Liverpool city region ⭐

Myself and Jo Hodge are hosting a Digital Schoolhouse primary networking meeting, for any teachers leading on Computing at their school/trust. All details on attached flyer. #TeamCompSci Please share!

Ooo, exciting!! Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to contribute!

It was a brilliant day! Thank you for keeping table six well behaved and on the right track!

Said it a few times today - what a powerhouse of community representation we had! Was good to see you again Matt, even if we didn't get a chance to talk!

Had an amazing day at @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social HQ for an AI Educator and Research Symposium. We had such a positive group of educators driving forward how AI should be taught in our schools. It's worth looking up Kelly Shiohira of UNESCO and Prof Matti Tedre of Finland to see why! #TeamCompSci

Full of cold, taught all five lessons and then had a twilight in school - came out to this wonderous scene visible from just across the road. #thecityshelovesme #liverpool

NEW #PODCAST EPISODE HAS DROPPED!
Listen now to the brilliant @msbclarke.bsky.social and I discuss the Issues and Impacts of #Computing: #AI, #automation, #UBI, helicopter parents and the wisdom of George Michael. All is explained within...
#TeamCompSci #caschat #CSEd
pod.httcs.online/e/s2e03/

Developing a new AI generation in Finland  - Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre Discover how Finland is leading the way in AI education for young learners with the Generation AI project. Learn about innovative tools, ethical discussions, and research-led curriculum development to...

How is Finland teaching AI in schools? New blog on a talk given by Matti Tedre, currently visiting us at @rpcerc.bsky.social: computingeducationresearch.org/blog-develop...

#BETT starts tomorrow!🌟
We can't wait to see you, make sure to add #CASatBETT and tag us in your posts!
#TeamCompSci #CSed

#BETTjealousy is a real thing! Too many Y11 and Y13 lessons to be allowed out - will make it to #BETT one year! Hope everyone has the best of times - so much #CSed excellence on show!

Out of interest, which do you prefer?

We got our 16yo a PS5 and our 8yo an XBox series X for Christmas. 8yo has literally been on it four times, yet it's now been used every night 🤷‍♂️

On a separate note, seems to be progressing very nicely through my licences on MSFS2024, and making progress in Jedi Survivor! 🤣

A proud update to my bio - changing the 'M' to a 'S'! Really enjoyed this course across the 1.5 years - found it really interesting and I'm sure it will help on the journey ahead. Thank you @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and #ShawEducationTrust #EduSky

Definitely one to follow #TeamCompSci - get the hot info from our UK games and interactive entertainment trade body. 🎮🕹️💻

That's any teachers excluded then, unless they have stuff just randomly in a classroom 😩