My latest article for the TES was written for their Lego hub which is aimed at primary teachers, who are in general new to teaching coding. You can read it in full here.
TES article: 5 ideas to help teach coding
Articles and Blogs Elsewhere on the Web
As well as uploading my own resources and sharing my ideas on this site, I also write elsewhere on the web. As a TES Subject Genius, I write regularly for the TES Computing blog. These articles can be found here. I have also written for Google's Teaching for Tomorrow hub on the TES. This article can... Continue Reading →
New Computing Coordinator: Part 3
Help! I have been asked to coordinate computing but I don’t know where to start. Part 3: Working with others This is the last of my 3-part series of blogs looking at what to do if you are feeling overwhelmed as a new coordinator or subject lead. This is particularly geared towards primary school teachers.... Continue Reading →
New Computing Coordinator: Part 2
Help I have been made computing coordinator but don't know where to start: Part 2 - increasing subject confidence You can find this article on the TES Subject Genius blog for Computing. This is the second of my 3-part series of blogs looking at what to do if you are feeling overwhelmed as a new... Continue Reading →
New Computing Coordinator: Part 1
Help! I have been asked to coordinate computing but I don't know where to start. You can find this article on the TES Subject Genius blog for Computing. This is the first of my 3-part series of blogs looking at what to do if you are feeling overwhelmed as a new coordinator or subject lead.... Continue Reading →
Algorithms Unplugged
Algorithms Unplugged: Ideas for Primary Computing You can find this article on the TES Subject Genius blog for Computing. This article looks at the importance of creating clear and precise instructions. I also talk about the importance of taking away the fear of complex language and terms, as well as providing ideas about how you... Continue Reading →
Link to game development to a Greek Myth
Files and planning for this unit can be downloaded here This unit is taught in Year 5 after pupils have been introduced to Kodu through the Kodu Basics unit. It is taught at a time when pupils are learning about Greek myths and they are studying these in their English lessons. This unit focuses on... Continue Reading →
Rebrand your computer club
A computer club or a games studio? You can find this article on the TES Subject Genius blog for Computing. This article looks at how to rebrand your extracurricular clubs to make them more appealing to a wider audience and potentially attract those who wouldn't previously have come. I provide some ideas for clubs including:... Continue Reading →
New Computing Coordinator in your school? Check out my 3-part guide
My series of articles on the TES Subject Genius blog focus on different areas to consider when becoming Computing coordinator in your school. This guide is aimed at primary teachers and settings, where more often than not, becoming in charge of computing is something thrust upon staff, rather than a choice they make. My guide... Continue Reading →
