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BArefoot meets micro:bit

Barefoot have recently collaborated with micro:bit. Here Dr Chips explores the resources...

BArefoot's Research Zone

Barefoot's research zone contains articles and guidance for teachers on teaching computing. Dr Chips runs through what's included...  

Micro:bit cLassroom

Micro:bit classroom is a superb FREE online tool for managing the use of micro:bits with your pupils. Dr Chips gives an intro to how it works here...

​​Dr Chips' Guide to Makecode

​MakeCode is used to create programs for the micro:bit. It also includes a micro:bit simulator if your school doesn't have the actual device. 

Dr Chips gives an intro to MakeCode here...

EVERYONE CAN CODE - GETTING STARTED WITH CODE

In this video, Mr Tullock talks through the fantastic Everyone Can Code resource from Apple which can help both teachers and students implement computer science effectively. ​

EVERYONE CAN CODE - PUZZLES AND ADVENTURES IN UPPER KS2

In this video, Mr Tullock explores some more of the fantastic Everyone Can Code resources, focusing on puzzles and adventures in Upper KS2.​

TOP COMPUTER SCIENCE RESOURCES FOR REMOTE LEARNING

Dr Chips is back sharing some brilliant resources for teachers looking at teaching Computer Science remotely. ​

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PROGRESSION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Here's this week's bitesize CPD video from Dr Chips. This one will be very apt with all the discussion about deep dives at the minute. In this video, Dr Chips shares a number of useful resources to explore when looking at progression with computer science.

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GENDER BALANCE IN COMPUTING

Here's Dr Chips Weekly Computer Science CPD video. In this video, he explores the issue of Gender Balance in Computing and a project that you can get involved with to hopefully address this problem.

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CODE CLUB

Here is this week's supporters video from Dr Chips. In this video, he looks at another useful and worthwhile resources to support teachers and schools with computer science.

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BT BEYOND LIMITS

Here's another video from Dr Chips. Recently, Dr Chips was the star of the latest BT advert and in this video, he explores some of the resources BT have for supporting the teaching and learning of computing.
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EU CODE WEEK

In this video Dr Chips explores some of the great resources around EU Code Week. Even though the week took place in October, all the resources mentioned in this video are still available and well worth exploring.

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BAREFOOT'S CODE CRACKING CUP

Here's another great resources from Barefoot Computing! Code Cracking Cup is a great way to motivate and challenge your learners! Check it out here - https://www.barefootcomputing.org/codecracking

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International Languages Day IDea for Computing

Here is a last minute idea for linking computer science to International Languages day tomorrow - Thursday 26th September. Dr Chips explores using Scratch Jnr to Languages which he did with his Year 2 class today.

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Dr Chips Discusses Code Combat

Here is Dr Chips' Computer Science Video this week. In this video, he explores the website - https://codecombat.com/, a fantastic way to further support learners with coding in an engaging and fun way.

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Coding HTML on Glitch.com

This week's video from Dr Chips looks at the fantastic website Glitch.com. THe website is pack full of ideas and support to help children code through HTML. ​

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code-it.co.uk

Dr Chips shares another really useful website - http://code-it.co.uk/which is packed full of useful and inspiring ideas for teaching computer science.

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CAS Communities

This week, Dr Chips explores Computing at School and the communities they are trying to create to give teachers support to make the most out of their computing curriculum.

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Hello World magazine

This week Dr Chips shares a FREE resource full of great ideas linked to computing.

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The National Centre for Computer Education

Here is this week's video from Dr Chips. He explored the NCCE and the resources and support available to schools.

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Barefoot Computing

Here is Dr Chips' Weekly Computer Science CPD video. This week he looks at the computing content available on the Barefoot website.

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Making Sense of the Computing Curriculum

I am so excited to welcome Dr Chips to the supporters page. Each week, Jon will share a CPD video to help you get your head around computer science. In this first video, he explores the computing curriculum and how it breaks down into the different strands. 

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