William Lau
@mrlau.bsky.social
Assistant Head. Computing teacher. Author. MSc Teacher Education.
Teach First 06 cohort. All views expressed are my own.
mrlaulearning.com
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-lau-74515453/
Teach First 06 cohort. All views expressed are my own.
mrlaulearning.com
computercombatcards.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-lau-74515453/
There is a government consultation on narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges. You can respond here:
consult.education.gov.uk/reliable-and...
consult.education.gov.uk/reliable-and...
Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges
- Department for Education
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
consult.education.gov.uk
April 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
There is a government consultation on narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges. You can respond here:
consult.education.gov.uk/reliable-and...
consult.education.gov.uk/reliable-and...
With World Book Day next week. Here's a reading list of books for budding computer scientists.
Excel format and printed posters (UK) available here: www.mrlaulearning.com/2022/10/book...
Excel format and printed posters (UK) available here: www.mrlaulearning.com/2022/10/book...
February 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
With World Book Day next week. Here's a reading list of books for budding computer scientists.
Excel format and printed posters (UK) available here: www.mrlaulearning.com/2022/10/book...
Excel format and printed posters (UK) available here: www.mrlaulearning.com/2022/10/book...
In the hospital school, over the last 2 years, we have used Cricut machines to teach graphic design .
Here's what they have designed and made during their stay in hospital.
The way we teach computing keeps evolving.
Here's what they have designed and made during their stay in hospital.
The way we teach computing keeps evolving.
February 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
In the hospital school, over the last 2 years, we have used Cricut machines to teach graphic design .
Here's what they have designed and made during their stay in hospital.
The way we teach computing keeps evolving.
Here's what they have designed and made during their stay in hospital.
The way we teach computing keeps evolving.
Reposted by William Lau
We've all asked pupils to teach a peer. How about asking a pupil to teach an AI?
Pupils who taught ChatGPT how to program achieved:
- Better test scores
- Improved code readability & clarity
- More confidence & stronger problem-solving skills
No impact on code correctness
doi.org/10.48550/arX...
Pupils who taught ChatGPT how to program achieved:
- Better test scores
- Improved code readability & clarity
- More confidence & stronger problem-solving skills
No impact on code correctness
doi.org/10.48550/arX...
Learning-by-teaching with ChatGPT: The effect of teachable ChatGPT agent on programming education
This study investigates the potential of using ChatGPT as a teachable agent to support students' learning by teaching process, specifically in programming education. While learning by teaching is an e...
doi.org
January 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
We've all asked pupils to teach a peer. How about asking a pupil to teach an AI?
Pupils who taught ChatGPT how to program achieved:
- Better test scores
- Improved code readability & clarity
- More confidence & stronger problem-solving skills
No impact on code correctness
doi.org/10.48550/arX...
Pupils who taught ChatGPT how to program achieved:
- Better test scores
- Improved code readability & clarity
- More confidence & stronger problem-solving skills
No impact on code correctness
doi.org/10.48550/arX...
The fascinating practice of pointing and calling: blog.gembaacademy.com/2020/05/11/t... Amusing thought, could this work in the classroom?! It’s similar to narrating the positive I guess.
The Point of Pointing and Calling
Improvement Learning, Improved.
blog.gembaacademy.com
December 21, 2024 at 6:32 PM
The fascinating practice of pointing and calling: blog.gembaacademy.com/2020/05/11/t... Amusing thought, could this work in the classroom?! It’s similar to narrating the positive I guess.
Reposted by William Lau
If you want to follow along with my session at #BCLC24, here's the link to the slides.
docs.google.com/presentation...
docs.google.com/presentation...
BCLC 24.pptx
Developing Your Department Andy Colley [email protected] Who? HOF Technology & HOD Computing @ Laurus Cheadle Hulme AST/Lead Practitioner/CAS Master Teacher LearningDust host
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December 12, 2024 at 9:48 AM
If you want to follow along with my session at #BCLC24, here's the link to the slides.
docs.google.com/presentation...
docs.google.com/presentation...
Reposted by William Lau
FREE 'Back-to-school' Scratch & Python lessons (Fully mapped to England, Wales, ISTE & CSTA standards) Each lesson includes self-guided (in-browser) tutorials and worked examples >> www.teachwithict.com/programming-...
December 8, 2024 at 9:38 PM
FREE 'Back-to-school' Scratch & Python lessons (Fully mapped to England, Wales, ISTE & CSTA standards) Each lesson includes self-guided (in-browser) tutorials and worked examples >> www.teachwithict.com/programming-...
How do you know when the momentum is shifting in education?
When influential teachers and leaders start to talk about engagement, motivation, connection, belonging and belief.
When influential teachers and leaders start to talk about engagement, motivation, connection, belonging and belief.
What have hormones got to do with learning?
Check out these insights on belonging from Pamela Cantor MD.
And find out more at buildingbelonging.org
youtu.be/3ZAvOwS1rl8?...
Check out these insights on belonging from Pamela Cantor MD.
And find out more at buildingbelonging.org
youtu.be/3ZAvOwS1rl8?...
The Biology of Learning and Its Link to Belonging: Pamela Cantor, M.D. Explains
YouTube video by History Co:Lab
youtu.be
November 26, 2024 at 7:47 PM
How do you know when the momentum is shifting in education?
When influential teachers and leaders start to talk about engagement, motivation, connection, belonging and belief.
When influential teachers and leaders start to talk about engagement, motivation, connection, belonging and belief.
Reposted by William Lau
What have hormones got to do with learning?
Check out these insights on belonging from Pamela Cantor MD.
And find out more at buildingbelonging.org
youtu.be/3ZAvOwS1rl8?...
Check out these insights on belonging from Pamela Cantor MD.
And find out more at buildingbelonging.org
youtu.be/3ZAvOwS1rl8?...
The Biology of Learning and Its Link to Belonging: Pamela Cantor, M.D. Explains
YouTube video by History Co:Lab
youtu.be
November 26, 2024 at 7:13 PM
What have hormones got to do with learning?
Check out these insights on belonging from Pamela Cantor MD.
And find out more at buildingbelonging.org
youtu.be/3ZAvOwS1rl8?...
Check out these insights on belonging from Pamela Cantor MD.
And find out more at buildingbelonging.org
youtu.be/3ZAvOwS1rl8?...
Looking forward to hearing more about this.
COMING SOON - SAVE THE DATE
So, here is a pretty massive bit of news…. & I may start to cry, so excited!
On Wed 2nd July, 2025, at Bromsgrove School (B61 7DU), we will host the inaugural “Festival of Computing” in association with Craig 'n' Dave (PLUS another BIG sponsor)
More details to follow 😊
So, here is a pretty massive bit of news…. & I may start to cry, so excited!
On Wed 2nd July, 2025, at Bromsgrove School (B61 7DU), we will host the inaugural “Festival of Computing” in association with Craig 'n' Dave (PLUS another BIG sponsor)
More details to follow 😊
November 26, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Looking forward to hearing more about this.
Reposted by William Lau
Treat AI like it’s software… because it is. Transcription, coding, document processing, image recognition etc. are all useful for educators. I’ll post this week about using AI as software and not treating it like a human. #artificialintelligence #aieducation #aiedu #aiined #aiinedu
November 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Treat AI like it’s software… because it is. Transcription, coding, document processing, image recognition etc. are all useful for educators. I’ll post this week about using AI as software and not treating it like a human. #artificialintelligence #aieducation #aiedu #aiined #aiinedu
Great to get some insights on the latest developments in AI and how AI can be used in education @infosys.bsky.social @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Great to get some insights on the latest developments in AI and how AI can be used in education @infosys.bsky.social @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social
How can AI support teaching and learning?
Here's a sneak preview of a chapter from the second edition of Teaching Computing in Secondary Schools.
NotebookLM has summarised my excerpt and re-presented it as a podcast!
Have a listen and let me know what you think: on.soundcloud.com/L5baBigjKyVE...
Here's a sneak preview of a chapter from the second edition of Teaching Computing in Secondary Schools.
NotebookLM has summarised my excerpt and re-presented it as a podcast!
Have a listen and let me know what you think: on.soundcloud.com/L5baBigjKyVE...
November 15, 2024 at 1:26 AM
How can AI support teaching and learning?
Here's a sneak preview of a chapter from the second edition of Teaching Computing in Secondary Schools.
NotebookLM has summarised my excerpt and re-presented it as a podcast!
Have a listen and let me know what you think: on.soundcloud.com/L5baBigjKyVE...
Here's a sneak preview of a chapter from the second edition of Teaching Computing in Secondary Schools.
NotebookLM has summarised my excerpt and re-presented it as a podcast!
Have a listen and let me know what you think: on.soundcloud.com/L5baBigjKyVE...
Fascinating podcast on the role of AI in the classroom. Jane Waite proposes possible frameworks for teaching AI podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h... via @bengarside.com
What is the role of AI in your classroom?
Podcast Episode · Hello World · 27/05/2024 · 42m
podcasts.apple.com
November 9, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Fascinating podcast on the role of AI in the classroom. Jane Waite proposes possible frameworks for teaching AI podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h... via @bengarside.com
If you're a teacher who has never used Chat GPT but want to know how to get started. Here is an excellent guide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJf...
An Introduction to Chat GPT for Teachers
YouTube video by I AM Schools
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2024 at 5:14 AM
If you're a teacher who has never used Chat GPT but want to know how to get started. Here is an excellent guide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJf...
Here's a compelling argument for a "GCSE Computing" .
An excerpt is shown below with the full proposal below: milesberry.net/2024/10/gcse... via @mgberry.bsky.social
Do take the time to read the full proposal before commenting! 😉
An excerpt is shown below with the full proposal below: milesberry.net/2024/10/gcse... via @mgberry.bsky.social
Do take the time to read the full proposal before commenting! 😉
October 23, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Here's a compelling argument for a "GCSE Computing" .
An excerpt is shown below with the full proposal below: milesberry.net/2024/10/gcse... via @mgberry.bsky.social
Do take the time to read the full proposal before commenting! 😉
An excerpt is shown below with the full proposal below: milesberry.net/2024/10/gcse... via @mgberry.bsky.social
Do take the time to read the full proposal before commenting! 😉
Just signed up for The Big Computing Leadership Conference. Overview here: rundontwalk.co.uk/2024/06/12/t...
Primary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/537845/b...
Secondary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/528596/b...
Thanks to Phil Wickins and @mraharrison.bsky.social
Primary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/537845/b...
Secondary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/528596/b...
Thanks to Phil Wickins and @mraharrison.bsky.social
The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2024 – Booking now open!
If you didn't attend The BCLC 2023, here is a quick catch up on what you missed: https://youtu.be/SA4tHA8uWTo Bucks, Berks and Oxon Computing Hub are happy to announce that The BCLC '24 has been sched...
rundontwalk.co.uk
September 24, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Just signed up for The Big Computing Leadership Conference. Overview here: rundontwalk.co.uk/2024/06/12/t...
Primary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/537845/b...
Secondary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/528596/b...
Thanks to Phil Wickins and @mraharrison.bsky.social
Primary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/537845/b...
Secondary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/528596/b...
Thanks to Phil Wickins and @mraharrison.bsky.social
10 year flashback to 2014. As a new HOD, I asked my students to decorate their books as an optional homework.
Here are the best ones. A thread. 🧵
Here are the best ones. A thread. 🧵
September 23, 2024 at 3:11 PM
10 year flashback to 2014. As a new HOD, I asked my students to decorate their books as an optional homework.
Here are the best ones. A thread. 🧵
Here are the best ones. A thread. 🧵
Topical trends in Computer Science Education research. Full bibliometric analysis by Rahman et al. (2023) here: mojes.um.edu.my/index.php/JU...
September 23, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Topical trends in Computer Science Education research. Full bibliometric analysis by Rahman et al. (2023) here: mojes.um.edu.my/index.php/JU...
Cool simulation which demonstrates AI / ML algorithmic bias in recruitment: www.survivalofthebestfit.com
Algorithms can be biased
Learn about how machine learning models can inherit human bias
www.survivalofthebestfit.com
September 11, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Cool simulation which demonstrates AI / ML algorithmic bias in recruitment: www.survivalofthebestfit.com
Reposted by William Lau
Let’s continue to grow this platform in the manner it has started - a wonderfully collegiate, informative, interesting space for educators everywhere. Hurrah! @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social
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August 31, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Let’s continue to grow this platform in the manner it has started - a wonderfully collegiate, informative, interesting space for educators everywhere. Hurrah! @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social
Great micro site with lesson ideas and resources for Social, ethical, legal issues in computing: social.cs.washington.edu/sfl-curricul...
via University of Washington
The accompanying research paper from SIGCSE 2024: dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1...
#TeamCompSci #CASchat #EduSky #CSEd
via University of Washington
The accompanying research paper from SIGCSE 2024: dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1...
#TeamCompSci #CASchat #EduSky #CSEd
Home
social.cs.washington.edu
August 30, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Great micro site with lesson ideas and resources for Social, ethical, legal issues in computing: social.cs.washington.edu/sfl-curricul...
via University of Washington
The accompanying research paper from SIGCSE 2024: dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1...
#TeamCompSci #CASchat #EduSky #CSEd
via University of Washington
The accompanying research paper from SIGCSE 2024: dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1...
#TeamCompSci #CASchat #EduSky #CSEd
Great thread for teachers, regardless how many years you have been in the classroom.
Six years ago, literally nobody asked me what my advice would be for new teachers starting in September.
So I told them.
And now, years later, still nobody has asked me.
So here it is again
👇🏽
#uked #ukteaching #edusky
So I told them.
And now, years later, still nobody has asked me.
So here it is again
👇🏽
#uked #ukteaching #edusky
August 30, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Great thread for teachers, regardless how many years you have been in the classroom.