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New: AI in schools and colleges hub

Have you seen the BCS report on secondary school teachers and AI? Many of the CAS community were part of the research and we're really grateful to everyone who took part.

If you want more information on using AI in your school, head over to the new AI in schools and colleges hub. We've collated a range of useful resources, including an AI policy template you can adapt for your school.

Visit the AI in schools and colleges hub

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.

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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.

Click here to find out more!

Thematic Community spotlight: Physical Computing

The CAS Physical Computing Community offers CAS members a dedicated platform to connect, exchange ideas, and share resources and effective strategies for integrating physical computing into classroom teaching.

Upcoming Thematic Community events

CAS A-Level - Supporting students with essay style questions for OCR

During this session we will explore the essay style questions in the OCR exam papers and look at strategies to support students to excel in them. We'll be joined by Craig and Dave from Craig n Dave and they'll be talking about their free resource to support with this.

Event starts 15th January @ 4pm

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CAS Interactive 3-D - Live Demo: Unreal Engine Rube Goldberg Competition

Topics for discussion will include AI bias and its impact on decision-making, the environmental footprint of inefficient code, and the ethical considerations surrounding self-driving cars.

Event starts 20th January @ 4pm

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CAS Interactive 3D - Flock XR

Flock XR - Discover a new 3D environment where you can create immersive experiences directly in the browser. Flock XR has been designed as a bridge between Scratch and professional 3D tools, such as UEFN and Unity.

Event starts 29th January @ 4pm

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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.