We’ve been shortlisted for a BETT Award 2025
We’re delighted to share that CAS and Barefoot have been jointly shortlisted for a BETT Award 2025 in the Free Digital Content, App or Open Educational Resource category!
Over the years the CAS community and volunteers, alongside those from Barefoot, have helped change the way computing is taught in schools. We’re extremely grateful to all of you for the support you give each other through the forum, sharing resources and expertise, or leading community meetings. You all deserve to share a part of this recognition.
The winners will be announced on 22 January 2025, so we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed until then!
Getting started in Unreal Editor for Fortnite - Part 2
Explore Part 2 of our new enrichment resources that will support your learners with getting started in Unreal Editor for Fortnite.
The Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) is a PC tool that allows users to create and publish custom games and experiences within Fortnite. It combines features from Unreal Engine 5, like 3D modeling, VFX, and animations, with Fortnite’s Creative tools, enabling creators to build complex environments, animate NPCs, and use the Verse programming language.
UEFN supports collaboration and real-time editing, allowing multiple creators to work together. It’s designed to provide robust game development options accessible to Fortnite’s large player base.
Empower your students with essential digital skills for a tech-driven world!
The Digital Skills initiative from CAS emphasizes preparing students for digital demands through essential skills, from basic online safety to complex coding and teamwork in virtual environments.
We provide resources, like the Digital Skills Checklist for Teachers, for you to assess and develop your student's digital skill levels. We also highlight a case study, where you can find out how Denbigh High School integrated Digital Character education, enabling students to learn resilience and responsible digital behaviour.
Share a joke with Barefoot Computing!
Barefoot turned 10 this year, and we're inviting our whole amazing community to join the party! 🎉 Share your favourite jokes on social media tagging Barefoot and #Barefoot10, so we can share the laughter. Or, send them to us at enquiries@barefootcomputing.org. So put on your thinking caps, warm up those funny bones, and let's make Barefoot's birthday a real laughing matter!
CAS Higher Education Community meeting
The Higher Education Community meeting brings members together to discuss ideas, share insights, and explore possible actions to support and advance our collective goals. As this is our second meeting, we’re continuing to foster collaboration and provide a space for participants to contribute to ongoing initiatives..
Event starts 11th November @ 4pm
CAS Primary - An Introduction to AI in Primary Education
This session is designed to bridge the gap between the wealth of available AI resources and the time, skills, and confidence needed to use them effectively. Participants will gain an understanding of AI concepts, explore practical applications of AI within the primary curriculum, and learn effective strategies for integrating AI tools into lessons.
Event starts 12th November @ 4pm
CAS A-Level - NEA Preparation with Inversity’s Free A-Level Resources
In this session Laura Nevin (HoD of Computing and IT at Worcester Sixth Form College*) will show you how you can transform your NEA preparation and reduce your workload through Inversity’s new free trial.
Event starts 20th November @ 4pm
Tools to assist in the classroom
Exciting News!
CAS has just launched a new collections of videos to help you master Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom and SeeSaw in the classroom. From collaboration tips to assignment organisation, these videos have got you covered.