Webstock 2016

In January this year I applied for a scholarship to attend Webstock 2016 in mid February. I had seen information about the scholarship a few weeks before I applied but I wasn't too sure if Webstock would be good/useful to go to being a very new developer. I didn't actually really know what Webstock was … Continue reading Webstock 2016

CS4HS – Computer Science Level 1 Introduction

1.44 Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts from computer science PDF of standard Golden rule of interface design is consistency. Example - setting alarm on device User - appointment Task - setting the exact time To learn about an interface, get students to get parents to use the interface. Think about who the audience and what the task … Continue reading CS4HS – Computer Science Level 1 Introduction

Computer Science 4 High Schools – welcome session

Purpose of CS4HS vision for teaching specific ideas for new standard peer support networking refreshment Environment respectful safe environment ow to work with what we've got encourage and build each other up presenters are volunteers no question is too simple Why CS4HS? students don't know what C is employers can't meet demand best jobs - conditions, prospects … Continue reading Computer Science 4 High Schools – welcome session

LoopEd 2014 Conference

LoopEd 2014 Conference websiteJane Gilbert: Keynote'FUTURE-ORIENTED' EDUCATION...WHAT IS IT? WHY SHOULD WE CARE?This presentation will look at some of the ‘big ideas’ in circulation about why we need major change in our education system.It will argue that, because these ideas are not well-understood, we are largely continuing with ‘business as usual’, and that, as a result, … Continue reading LoopEd 2014 Conference