Posts Tagged ‘computing’
FIRST LEGO League 2025/26 – Unearthed
We are delighted to be launching another FIRST LEGO League season across the North East, as we dig deep into the new ‘Unearthed’ season. Students will explore this year’s archeological theme as they take on the biggest STEM programmes in the world! Around 1000 young people will put their team work, problem solving, coding and…
Read MoreScratch: How a Colourful Cat Changed Coding Forever
If you’ve ever been in a primary computing lesson and seen a cartoon cat spinning across a screen while a child proudly declares, “I made that!”, chances are you’ve met Scratch, the revolutionary programming platform that is now well over twenty years old. Not just any platform. Scratch is the first step to coding for…
Read MoreAddressing the gender imbalance in STEM subjects
Still only 24% of people working in the Tech Industry are women. The underrepresentation of women and girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects remains a significant challenge in the UK. Despite some progress, females continue to be outnumbered by males in both STEM education and careers. UK Exam results 2024 This year,…
Read MoreFestive Computing Activities for the Classroom
So, Christmas is coming and what better way to bring a bit of holiday spirit than to add a bit of sparkle to your computing lessons. Here are three festive activities that not only bring the fun but also enhance their computing skills. 1. Create a Festive Animation There are many ways to create a…
Read MoreCelebrating National VHS Day: A Journey Through Technology
Who knew that National VHS Day was celebrated annually on June 7th? Not me that’s for sure. While this is not a national holiday with cards, decorations and fancy food it certainly gives us a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of technology with our students. (Hands up, how many of you still have a…
Read MoreWhich device is best for primary school physical computing? BBC micro:bit Vs The Crumble controller
In the realm of educational microcontrollers, the BBC micro:bit and the Crumble controller from Redfearn Electronics stand out as two prominent contenders, each with its unique set of features and capabilities. These devices cater to Key Stage 2 students and beyond, aiming to introduce students to the exciting world of programming, electronics and what…
Read MoreHappy ‘National Computer Security Day’!
There’s a day to celebrate everything now. For most, today will be known and celebrated as St. Andrew’s Day but others will know that National Computer Security Day was first marked on this date in 1988. November 30th was the anniversary of the Morris Worm incident. This was one of the first major computer worms to…
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