Helen Computing Researcher
primarycomplead.bsky.social
Helen Computing Researcher
@primarycomplead.bsky.social
💻 EdTech Researcher. Researching the intersection of technology and education https://etat.uea.ac.uk/.
Volunteer book reviewer for Technology Books for Children.
Runner and lover of the outdoors. #Teacher #EdTech.
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Check out this really fabulous #webinar with @suesentance.bsky.social from @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social talking about early findings from their EPICS research. Wednesday 27th March. 15:45- 16:30 Sign up: bit.ly/4ifuZn4
Check out this really fabulous #webinar with @suesentance.bsky.social from @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social talking about early findings from their EPICS research. Wednesday 27th March. 15:45- 16:30 Sign up: bit.ly/4ifuZn4
March 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Check out this really fabulous #webinar with @suesentance.bsky.social from @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social talking about early findings from their EPICS research. Wednesday 27th March. 15:45- 16:30 Sign up: bit.ly/4ifuZn4
March 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
❗If you have heard about the Australian government's proposed ban on social media for under 16s, this podcast gets right down to the details. 👇https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/education-technology-society/id1690328180
Education Technology Society
Technology Podcast · 2 Seasons
podcasts.apple.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:15 PM
This just took me twenty seconds. If you have a spare few seconds to support @techbooks4kids.bsky.social we would be delighted 🤩 movementforgood.com
Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards
We could receive £1,000 in the Movement for Good draw.
movementforgood.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:03 AM
This is a fabulous cause. Please consider supporting. Technology Books for Children is a charity seeking to make tech books accessible for more children and their families. Thank you 🙏
November 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Thank you all so much for your follows! Too many to mention here.
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November 18, 2024 at 2:43 PM
🏅Everyone loves a #giveaway and this one is from the magnificent @techbooks4kids.bsky.social 👇
* 10 books across all of our sites! Not just Bluesky 😀
November 18, 2024 at 10:56 AM
For those #primary #schools who are looking for #enrichment for your #computing offer, I can highly recommend
@codeclub.bsky.social

#KS1 #KS2 #IBelong #computing #edtechchat #edusky
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November 18, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Big thanks to @milesberry.net for sharing his expertise and to all who joined our first #webinar at the University of East Anglia on #genAI and #teacher #development!

Join our #research #network for updates 👇
etat.uea.ac.uk
UK-based? Take our national survey and share your voice 👇
bit.ly/3O7tbzK
This project looks at how and why teachers use technology (EdTech). We take a place-based approach to build a new model for understanding teachers’ agency with technology in context.
etat.uea.ac.uk
November 18, 2024 at 10:42 AM
This is such an important initiative. #primary #compsci #gender
Our primary extension to the I Belong programme is HERE! ⭐

Join us in shaping the future of computing and ensuring that every girl knows she belongs in this dynamic and rewarding field. Inspire the next generation of female tech leaders!

Sign up 👉 ncce.io/i-belong

#EduSky #UKTeachers #UKEd
November 18, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Have you signed up for Safer Internet Day 2025 on February 11th? This year's focus is "Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from online scams." The materials provided are excellent and help schools create an engaging and impactful experience. Sign up here:
Safer Internet Day 2025 - UK Safer Internet Centre
Register as a supporter
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November 5, 2024 at 11:12 AM
😀 Knock, knock?
Who's there?
Dr?
Dr Who? 😕 😁

Do you think that your #KS1 pupils can do better than this? It's not hard to!
But, have you asked them to try to create a knock, knock joke on #scratchJR?

@barefootcomputing have a great activity just for you 🔽
ScratchJr Knock-Knock Joke Activity
In this activity pupils, in pairs, create a simple animation program of a knock-knock joke. They use a storyboard to create their design, wr
buff.ly
October 25, 2024 at 6:30 AM
@msbclarke.bsky.social Is a great speaker and host. I would recommend her highly!

#edusky
I am taking bookings for #cpd #inset and #speaking for 2025. More detail is available on my website:

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#edusky
October 24, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Attention, #primary team! We have an exciting #learning opportunity from @wearecomputing https://buff.ly/3Yzwepl

This #free, 30-minute #online seminar allows your #KS2 students to interact with a #Computing #ambassador who specializes in robotics! Holly is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science.
My job working with robots! (KS2/7-11)
Meet a Computing Ambassador who is researching human-robot interaction in this live online event for KS2 students.
buff.ly
October 21, 2024 at 9:43 AM
#Norfolk schools! Sign up for year 8 girls to compete in a range of cyber tasks and the winning team will each take home a brand-new laptop and they might even win a cash prize for their school too.
#womeninSTEM #Ibelong #KS3 #year8 #computing #secondary #wearecomputing
National Cyber Security Centre on LinkedIn: #cyberfirst #cyberfirst
If more girls were able to explore their interest in tech, we might have more women in the industry. That’s why we created the #CyberFirst Girls’ Competition…
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October 1, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Are you a #KS1 teacher interested in having a #STEM #ambassador visit your class? Meet an industrial design engineer from #Google to learn about their job and ask questions to enrich your curriculum and work towards your #primary #certificate.
My Job at Google (KS1/4-7)
Meet a STEM Ambassador who is an industrial design engineer at Google, to find out about their job, and ask your questions!
buff.ly
October 1, 2024 at 8:08 AM
🚨Just discovered a game-changer! Have you seen this #free #Python development environment which runs in your browser?
🖥️Another tool to support students who are programming in #computing #KS3 #KS4 #computerscience #ibelong
Developed at @kcl.ac.uk
strype.org
Strype | Code with Frames!
strype.org
September 30, 2024 at 12:14 PM
✨#ITT & #ECT #webinar series: The NCCE @wearecomputing.bsky.social offer - how can we support you ( #primary and #secondary)

🚨Wednesday 25th September 4:00 - 5:00 pm

For more #information and to book your place click here: 👇

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/itt-ect-we...
ITT & ECT webinar series: The NCCE offer - how can we support you
Revolutionise your teaching experience with the latest support from the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE).
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 23, 2024 at 7:56 AM
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September 16, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #9,848,341! Happy to be a part of the community.
September 17, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Ooh look! IBelong is now available for #primary colleagues! 🙌

This is such a great course to support empowering girls in #KS2 #computing.

It's a great addition to your toolkit and there are #free #resources and #training!

teachcomputing.org/i-belong
#courses #primary #ibelong
Teach Computing
Providing resources, training and support for teaching Computing in primary and secondary schools and colleges from Key Stage 1 through to A Level
teachcomputing.org
September 16, 2024 at 11:38 AM
There are stacks of #subjectleader #network
sessions for the upcoming year with #STEM and it's free! Take a look here. 👇

www.stem.org.uk/all-news/int...
www.stem.org.uk
September 16, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Just in case you haven't seen, the magnificent @mracolley.bsky.social has made a #teamcompsci follower pack!

I'd be happy for a follow too. Do your magic! ✨🖥️
OK #TeamCompSci. It looks like #EduSky is becoming the place of choice, so here's a starter pack of #Computing folks. Have I missed anyone?

go.bsky.app/F7s6AyK

#CASChat #CSEd

Please share @mraharrison.bsky.social @csteachian.bsky.social @crossbynameonly.bsky.social @compscitsui.bsky.social
September 12, 2024 at 3:26 PM
🌟 First post on Bluesky! 🌟
I'm an EdTech researcher and computing hub primary lead, helping primary educators deliver the computing curriculum. Passionate about how tech can transform education, how teachers use it! Looking to connect with fellow educators, researchers and computing specialists.
September 12, 2024 at 10:46 AM