123 Coding Cards

Published by Joshua Lowe on 2018-12-14

These are a set of 10 coding cards that show the same code in Scratch, EduBlocks and Python. This should help students who are making that jump from Scratch to Python by learning how to code 10 different programs in Scratch (the starter), EduBlocks (the middle) and Python (the end goal).

Reflections on reaching out to primary schools

Published by Alastair Barker on 2018-12-14

CAS Master Teacher Alistair Barker shares his experiences of working with primary schools in his area

Why would a subject have as one of its aims to build resilience?

Published by Chris Roffey on 2018-12-13

Is it the programming language, or is it the environment we ask our students to use for programming? Chris Roffey makes the case for improved tools for our students.

National Centre and the CAS Communities

Published by Simon Humphreys on 2018-12-07

The latest webinar from CAS is now available. In this we focus on the role of our existing CAS Communities (aka “CAS Hubs”) and the National Centre.

Latest from the NCCE

Published by Simon Humphreys on 2018-12-07

Quick update on some of the latest activity for CAS and the National Centre

Greenfoot at KS4

Published by Craig Jenkins and David Longman on 2018-12-07

QUB: Free Programming Course for Teachers

Published by I. O'Neill on 2018-12-05

NCCE: Regional Delivery Partners - ITT

Published by Niel McLean on 2018-11-23

The National Centre consortium is now inviting proposals from interested parties to become one of around 10 __Regional Delivery Partners (RDP)__ in England

An Evening with Tech 2018

Published by I. O'Neill on 2018-11-22

A fun and festive event designed to demystify the technology on your wish list!

Update on the National Centre

Published by Julia Adamson on 2018-11-21

Julia Adamson, Director of Education BCS, provides a short update on the progress to date of the National Centre for Computing Education and how the CAS Community can get involved.