SAPIENTIA
THE ICT for EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
Sapientia
Miles Berry of Roehampton University, presents an update on generative AI in schools covering government funding, DfE proofs of concept and pilot projects, lesson plans and anonymised pupil work that can be used to augment or fine tune language models, and more. Whilst Allen Tsui, Subject Lead for Primary Computing at Willow Brook Primary School Academy, considers the provision of physical Computing and programming workshops for teachers and schools.
Prof. Miles Berry of Roehampton University leads with his article ‘Curiosity’ discussing the advent of AI chatbots that provide an interactive style of learning close to personal tutoring. Whilst Jo Brodie from Queen Mary University of London covers the creation of colour-by-number pixel puzzles by CS4FN and Teaching London Computing.
Everything you need to know about Computing, the curriculum and the classroom.
We lead with an article from Prof. Miles Berry who discusses how diversity in computing could be addressed. With Allen Tsui reporting on the British Science Association’s Science Week 2024 and the Intelino #Engineuity STEM Challenge.
Everything you need to know about Computing, the curriculum, and the classroom
This edition of Sapienta leads with an article by Jill Hodges, Head of Amazon Future Engineer UK, who discusses the need for the education system to catch up with the pace of technological change to ensure students can fulfil and enjoy careers of the future.
Followed by Prof. Miles Berry who considers the potential of adaptive, or agile, teaching that accounts for varying levels of prior knowledge based on detailed assessment data. We also hear from Prof. Paul Curzon, who writes about improving lesson plans with sketchy semantic profiles.
Everything you need to know about Computing, the curriculum and the classroom.
“Engagement in computing” by Professor Miles Berry of the University of Roehampton leads our Autumn issue. Looking at the topic, causes and how this may be improved.
With Master Teacher Tig Williams providing his insights into “Writing an AI Policy for your school.”
Plus recommended further reading and useful links to ICT for Education events.
Everything you need to know about Computing, the curriculum and the classroom.
Miles Berry, Professor of Computing Education at the University of Roehampton, discusses the technology that powers ChatGPT and considers potential uses identified by teachers.
Amy Cartwright, Head of Computing and Head of Digital Innovation and Learning at Ibstock Place School, stresses the importance of Computing in the curriculum, arguing the case for more time
and commitment to be invested in Computing in secondary schools.
Everything you need to know about Computing, the curriculum, and the classroom
Professor Miles Berry, Professor of Computing Education at the University of Roehampton looks at what some of the Ofsted research into teaching and learning has to say about computing as a school subject.
Martin Bailey, Primary school teacher, computing subject leader and specialist in the use of iPads, considers the value of QR codes in the classroom.