Alan HarrisonApr 4, 2025
NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
Rebecca Franks and I talk about Flip Computing, Quality First Teaching and Flock XR, Flip Computing's new, free, 3D creation tool that bridges the gap between Scratch and Blender. Also I wait while you donate to keep the podcast alive. https://bit.ly/4cettjo
#TeamCompSci #caschat
Enrichment Ideas | How to Teach Computer Science

Rebecca Franks and I talk about Enrichment, but as Rebecca is co-founder of Flip Computing, we can't resist going back to the subject of the last episode: inclusion. Flip Computing and Quality First Teaching get a mention, then I hear all about Flock XR, the new, free, 3D creation tool that bridges the gap between Scratch and products like Blender. Also Alan waits while you donate to keep the podcast alive. A short episode because it's nearly Easter and Alan is going on holiday tomorrow! Flip Computing: flipcomputing.com Flock XR: flockxr.com Transcript and all other information about HTTCS at httcs.online Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/mraharrisoncs

Alan HarrisonMar 7, 2024
NEW PODCAST EPISODE HAS DROPPED!
In this 43-minute epic, I explore CS #pedagogy with the help of highly experienced computer science teacher
Andy Colley. We talk explicit instruction, cold calling, checking for understanding, PRIMM and much more, and agree that lots of computing-related jokes are not very funny. I wrestle with a printer and Andy goes off on a tangent more than once. A bumper 43-minute episode you cannot miss!
HTTCS #CASCHAT #podcast #computing
https://pod.httcs.online/e/e004
How DO we teach Computer Science? | How to Teach Computer Science

In this episode I explore pedagogy, the art of teaching, with the help of highly experienced computer science teacher Andy Colley. We talk explicit instruction, cold calling, checking for understanding, PRIMM and much more, and agree that lots of computing-related jokes are not very funny. I wrestle with a printer and Andy goes off on a tangent more than once. A bumper 43-minute episode you cannot miss! Transcript here: httcs.online/pod004  Buy my books here: httcs.online/books  Buy me a coffee here: ko-fi.com/mraharrisoncs thanks! Enjoy :)

Alan HarrisonMar 1, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Podcast Episode 3 "Braille to Burger Emojis", all about Data Representation is here! Featuring the brilliant @advanced_ict. Up now on How To Teach Computer Science the Podcast, available here and on all the usual services. Enjoy!
https://pod.httcs.online/e/e003/
#HTTCS #caschat #Computing #ComputerScience #CSed #Programming
HTTCS E003 Braille and Burger Emojis | How to Teach Computer Science

What have Braille and Burger Emojis got in common? I take a deep dive into the subject of Data Representation with the help of my special guest Andrew Virnuls of advanced-ict.info, we demystify binary, bit depth and sample rate, talk about cross-stitching, and I reveal the winners of recent competitions!  Transcript at httcs.online/blog. If you enjoyed this episode, buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/mraharrisoncs or buy my books at httcs.online/books. Thanks!   

heeedNov 28, 2023

Message to all #edutech SBC designers...want to know why your devices are rarely used in classrooms?

Presenting as flash drives really scares educational IT support staff and usually results in a big "NO!" and the kicking off a big argument and battle...

#caschat

NickiOct 20, 2023
Enjoyed using #lego and #microbit today to build a prototype robotic arm to be used for collecting water samples. Really simple way to create a model to visualise the concept to learners.
#caschat #edutoot
NickiOct 8, 2023

Having some more fun with Cutebot Pro robot this morning! Making patterns with loops. My next attempt is going to be a full #Spirograph copy!

#caschat

NickiOct 1, 2023
My 5yo comes up with the most imaginative search criteria when creating #AIArtwork using #dalle in Bing Image Generator - this one is "cute little green snot with a green mohawk, digital art". Love it!
#caschat
TimJan 1, 2023
Doing some follow-up reading, this time with Rosenshine's Principles in Action, looking at the learning steps required. Never underestimate how long it could take for a student to save a file until they demonstrate automaticity. #caschat A quick flowchart:
TimDec 24, 2022
Parsons problems with programming - a short overview and interactive problem. https://mrjefferson.com/2022/12/parsons-problems/ #python #programming #caschat
Parsons Problems – Mr Jefferson Blogs

TeachAllAboutItDec 5, 2022

Good morning #Education peeps.
New to being an #EduTooter so sharing our December antics on here!

Hoping to find other #CASchat or #BCS people on here soon!