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Were so excited to support the Festival of Computing at Bromsgrove School on 2 July! @Becci.peters.bsky.social is speaking, plus we're supporting the CAS Curry Supper & Social the night before.🎉
#FestivalofComputing #TeamCompSci #CSed @craigndave.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome @CraignDave.bsky.social as the headline sponsor for #CASConf25! 🎉
Sponsor support helps keep the conference FREE for all teachers. Registration opens in June, stay tuned! 🎟️
#CraignDave #CASconference #TeamCompSci #CSed
May 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
📢 New CAS resource: Designing a Digital Pet! 🎉
A creative 2-lesson unit using micro:bit + servo to explore robotics, wellbeing & design ethics.
Get your students designing today! 🔗 bit.ly/43ssQ1P
#CSed #PhysicalComputing #GraphicDesign #TeamCompSci
Designing a Digital Pet
Students design and code a digital pet using a micro:bit and servo motors.
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May 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
We're so proud to see our amazing community of educators grow!

The latest communities to reach 1000 members are the A Level and Physical Computing community🎉
Are you a member of one of our online communities? Comment below which community your network should join!
#CSed #EduSky #TeamCompSci
May 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🚨 1 month left! 🚨
Enter the CAS Physical Computing Competition by 16 June! KS2/KS3 students can solve local to global issues.

📧 Send entries to [email protected] (Subject: Physical Computing Competition Entry)
🔗 bit.ly/3GWk3xw
#CSed #PhysicalComputing #TeamCompSci
Physical Computing Competition
Join the CAS Physical Computing Community to keep up with the latest events, resources, and news from the world of physical computing.
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May 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Today was #ComputingGCSE paper one!

How did you and your students find it? How are you preparing them for paper two? Let's #caschat about it🗨️

#GCSE #CSed #TeamCompSci
May 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
LATEST RESOURCE!
Step up to Secondary covers key learning from the #KS2 computing curriculum with an extra focus on essential mouse skills to boost digital literacy!🎯

Perfect for spotting strengths + gaps early, so each student can start #KS3 strong🌟

🔗https://bit.ly/44iCFkW
#TeamCompSci #CSed
May 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM
💡CAS MEMBER SPOTLIGHT🔦
Have you read trainee Tommy Hills' blog on using AI to create tools for teaching🤩

Becci said 'It's great to see experimentation with AI and it being used to support student learning!'

Read the full blog here🔗https://bit.ly/42xEiKk
#CSed #AI #AIinEducation #TeamCompSci
I used AI to build vital tools for teaching.
AI is changing how I create classroom resources! From a binary game to network simulators and drag-and-drop HTML editors… I've been using Claude, ChatGPT and now Canva Code to create interactive…
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May 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
BRAND NEW RESOURCE!
Step up to Secondary covers key learning from the #KS2 computing curriculum with an extra focus on essential mouse skills to boost digital literacy!🎯

Perfect for spotting strengths and gaps early, so each student can start #KS3 strong🌟

🔗https://bit.ly/44iCFkW
#TeamCompSci #CSed
May 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
With exam season fast approaching, we’re here to support you!

Our Secondary specialist, @beccip.bsky.social, has curated a helpful set of resources to help you this GCSE revision season.

Explore the full collection here 👉 bit.ly/3XX7d7P

#GCSE #TeamcompSci #Exams #CSedu #Edusky #Education
April 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Fancy some post-Easter break CPD? We have got you covered!

Head over to👉 buff.ly/5cJqYuS to find an online event for you! + we have primary and secondary drop in sessions on the 30th of April!

#TeamCompSci #CSed #EduSky #TeacherEducation
Events
28 Apr 2025
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April 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🔦MEMBER SPOTLIGHT💫

@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social highlighted @hodge-jo.bsky.social because she has 'been a constant source of inspiration and advice for the CAS community for countless years!

We love celebrating the #EducationCommunity and all your incredible work!🔥

#CSed #TeamCompSci #MemberSpotlight
April 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
#TeamCompSci📣 we have a brand new resource for you and your #KS3 + #KS4 students!

Whats included?
🌏Hands-on exploration of real climate data
🌏 Interactive coding with Scratch
🌏Learning to collect, analyse & present data effectively

Download Scratch the Surface🔗https://buff.ly/ob56HuT
#CSed #EduSky
Scratch the Surface: Climate Data in Code
Use Scratch to plot climate data, spot trends, and explore how data can be misrepresented.
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March 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
March is nearly over so we're spotlighting🔦 our member-uploaded resource of the month, picked by Ben and Becci

✨Mouse Skills Web Resources uploaded by Bill Harvey
🔥R354 - Data Representation uploaded by Thomas Lund

Thanks to Bill and Thomas for uploading standout resources!
#TeamCompSci #CSed
March 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Wow! We're thrilled to see the CAS community thriving!🔥💻

Members, comment which communities you are part of and why they're so great!
Stop missing out and join here! 🔗https://buff.ly/q1qN80h

#TeamCompSci #CSed #Edusky #Community
Online Communities
Our core communities are open to anyone across the UK with a shared interest around a theme. Thematic communities meet online roughly once a half term. Working with the CAS team, the leaders of these…
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March 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Now that the Computing Hubs are closing. It was great to have a good old @computingatschool.bsky.social in-person CAS meeting this afternoon! @stefchapman.bsky.social #CAS #TeamCompSci #Computing #PrimarySchool
March 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
CALLING ALL OF #TeamCompSci 📣
It's March and we have a whole new lineup ofthematic community events - don't miss out!
🔗https://bit.ly/41FndNV
#CSed #EduSky #AIinEducation
March 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Are you planning a fun and creative #WorldBookDay for your class 📚✨
It's not complete without Digital Doodle! 🎨📖

Your pupils (ages 5-11) will get inspired to create their own digital illustrations of their favorite book characters! 🎭👩‍🎨

🔗buff.ly/4bldAas
#EduSky #TeamCompSci #PrimaryResources
March 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Our #GirlsinTech resource is full off slides, videos, + the @wearebcs.bsky.social Get Into Tech quiz to help you inspire the next gen! 🚀

Perfect for:
#STEM Awareness Week
#InternationalWomensDay
#NationalCareersWeek
All coming up soon...

🔗https://bit.ly/41kQrjT
#TeamCompSci #CSed #IWD25
February 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Barefoot launched LIVE Lessons!
Zara said she loved learning in a different way!🧩

📆No planning needed! - just tune in and let our team take the lead
💡Perfect for building confidence in computing
🎭Full of activities to keep students engaged + excited to learn

🔗 buff.ly/4k3SQbi

#TeamCompSci #CSed
February 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🔦MEMBER SPOTLIGHT💫
Thomas Lund tells us about running his school code club, and why you should start one!💻

At his school engagement has been so high they had to add extra sessions!🔥
We love seeing teachers come together + share experiences through CAS!
🔗https://buff.ly/40WAmkn
#TeamCompSci #CSed
February 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Happy Valentines day! From all of us here at CAS 🥰
#EduSky #TeamCompSci #CSed
February 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Degree Apprentice Georgie, explains why she chose a #TLevel to start her #Tech journey💻Pass this on to your students if they're considering their next steps🪜

And check out @wearebcs.bsky.social T Level hub for student + teacher support🤝
🔗https://buff.ly/3CFr2cy
#TeamCompSci #CSed #NAW2025
February 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
#ALevelComputing teachers📣

This may not be part of the specification, but could be a great point of discussion in your classroom🎙️Let us know what your students think!

#ALevel #TeamCompSci #CSed #AI #EthicalAI #EduSky
UK opts not to sign AI agreement at Paris AI Summit

Adam Leon Smith DEng FBCS, AI expert at BCS, commented:
“When we surveyed technology experts last year, 88% said it was important that the UK government takes a lead in shaping global ethical standards in AI and other high-stakes technologies. 👇
February 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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#NationalApprenticeshipWeek starts on the 10th of February! 📆

Check out our guide to all our CAS and @wearebcs.bsky.social resources for you to use in both your #primary and #secondary classrooms to inspire the future of tech! 💻✨

🔗https://buff.ly/3Q4Mb2Y
#NAW2025 #Apprenticeship #TeamCompSci
February 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM