Computing at School@CompAtSch

Computing at School (CAS) is a community of teachers, academics and industry professionals that support Computing education in UK schools.💻 Powered by @bcs ⚡

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We're so excited to be launching our first ever physical computing competition!🚀✨ @b3ndavi3s is hosting an information session on the 24th of March so you know how to enter your KS2 & KS3 pupils this summer! Come along so you and your students don't miss out🔥hubs.ly/Q03c6tXL0 #CAScompetition2025 #TechEdu #PhysicalComputing #Coding #CSed #ComputerScience #SchoolCompetition #Competition
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Wow! We're thrilled to see the CAS community thriving!🔥 Our online communities are open to educators across the UK with a shared interest around a theme from AI and physical computing to interactive 3D and gaming.💻🎮 Members, comment which communities you are part of and why they're so great! Stop missing out and join here! 🔗hubs.ly/Q03bgKDj0 #EducatorCommunity #Teacher #TeachingCommunity #Community #CSed #Education #ComputerScience
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It's February!🗓️ Make sure to keep up with your #CPD resolutions by checking out our thematic community events this month! 🔗hubs.ly/Q034TH-s0 #edutwitter
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#NationalApprenticeshipWeek starts on the 10th of February! 📆 Check out our guide to all the CAS and @bcs resources available for you to use in both your #primary and #secondary classrooms to inspire the future of tech! 💻✨ 🔗hubs.ly/Q034smq40 #EduTwitter #NAW2025 #CSEd #Apprenticeships #TechCareers
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#BETT starts tomorrow!🌟 We can't wait to see you, make sure to add #CASatBETT and tag us in your posts! #EduTwitter
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We are so excited to be at #BETT2025 next week! If you'll be there make sure to say hello👋 Heres a schedule of where to find @beccipeters28 to chat all things CAS See you there! #CSed #EduTwitter #CASatBETT
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Do you want to speak at #CASConf25 🎙️ Let us know if you'd be willing to run a workshop by completing our online form. 🗣️ Register your interest here 🔗 hubs.ly/Q032DJkW0 #CASConference #EduTwitter
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💡 Only One Week to go Until #GetAheadinDigitalWeek! 💡 #DigitalTLevel teachers, help your students take the next step in their careers by joining Get Ahead in Digital Week 📅 20th - 24th Jan 2025 Sign up here🔗hubs.ly/Q0313N2N0 #Edutwitter #DigitalCareers
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We're so excited for #BETT2025! It was so great seeing you all there last year🤝 and there are so many more opportunities to chat to the team this year! Powered by @bcs We'll be posting when are where you'll be able to find us soon #Edutwitter #CSed
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#NewYear better you! In the market for some FREE #CPD? We have just what you're looking for, head over to our website to find the events that suit you best! 🔗hubs.ly/Q031RFr70 #eutwitter #CSed
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Happy New Year to our amazing community! Who's excited for everything coming up in #2025? All of us here at CAS wish you a brilliant year!✨ #Edutwitter
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Primary teachers, if you happen to be doing some early planning why not check out our newest resource, Build The Change! Created with @DTassoc, your students will design + build models of buildings Live lessons coming soon✨ 🔗hubs.ly/Q030znWM0 @scratch #primaryedutwitter
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Seasons greetings from all of us here at CAS! We wish you all a restful festive period🥰 #EduTwitter
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Thank you to all of our incredible CAS community, supporters, partners and team for a wonderful year.✨ We wish you all a restful break full of seasonal joy! Check out some of our highlights➡️, we're so excited for 2025🥳 #EduTwitter
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The announcement you have all been waiting for is finally here!📢 CAS Conference 2025 will be on the 24th October🗓️ Save the date and sign up for tickets below so you dont miss out on next years' academic event of the year 🥳hubs.ly/Q030blxB0 #CASConf2025 #CASConference
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Recent @bcs research found that teachers need more support using AI. To do just that we have a brand new #AI support webpage! Head over to 🔗hubs.ly/Q02_VKM50 if you want more information on using AI in the classroom, particularly if you're not a computing specialist💻
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Too many young people leave school without necessary digital skills 💻94% of girls and 79% of boys drop #CSed at 14 💻Over 1/2 a million women are missing from IT #digitalliteracy needs to be relevant and inclusive for all 🔗hubs.ly/Q02_Bqlq0 #FutureofEdTechCampaign2024
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🚨 Teachers need support to unlock AI's potential in education! Out of over 5,000 secondary school teachers surveyed: 64% don’t use ChatGPT 41% say there's no school AI policy 19% uninterested in AI Empowering educators is essential 👉hubs.ly/Q02_gWLy0 #TeacherTwitter
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Are you looking for a resource to use with your class for #HourofCode this week? Our Classroom Sound Monitor (7-11) uses inputs to monitor the noise your class is creating📢 Perfect for some peace and quiet after Christmas play rehearsals! 🔗hubs.ly/Q02-JK8b0 #edutwitter
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Have you signed up for this yet?! @mr_isaacs will be helping you get your students up and running learning @unrealengine while creating a whimsical wacky #RubeGoldberg machine🎮 Sign up here🔗hubs.ly/Q02-HV-B0 #edutwitter
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Bring #programming to life for #KS3 (11-14)! Our new resource helps learners create an Etch A Sketch console with the RP2040 Pico and MicroPython Engage pupils with #coding LEDs, buttons, + more while exploring digital vs analogue systems 🔗 hubs.ly/Q02-w16g0 #edutwitter
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It's December! Somewhere in between the many mince pies and christmas fairs, plays or shows why not attend one of our final thematic community events of the year? Take a look 👉 hubs.ly/Q02Zwfts0 #CPD #EduTwitter #CSed
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As November comes to a close we wanted to share and celebrate Ben's pick for member-generated #primaryresource of the month!🥳 Congratulations to @hodge_jo on sharing a stand-out resource🤩, heres a couple reasons why Ben chose it: ✨'A wonderful introduction to some of the most popular #KeyStage2 physical computing resources' ✨'Contains examples of engaging cross-curricular projects to try with your class' Take a look at Jo's resource here🔗bit.ly/3Z0muED Could you be next months pick? Get uploading to be in with a chance! #EduTwitter #PrimaryEduTwitter #PrimaryComputing
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#CASCHAT is back! This week we're trying something new! Rather than separate Qs - reply as usual (e.g. A1) in the comments of this post💬 This should be easier to find and allow this lovely community to have more of an #edchat without time constraints⌛ #EduTwitter #HourofCode
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Who had snow this week?! We thought it was the perfect time for you to check out Winter Warmers!❄️ In this #EYFS seasonal resource your pupils engage with #computationalthinking by designing scarfs for a snowman, creating bird feeders and building igloos 🔗hubs.ly/Q02YT_My0
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Are you going to The Big Computing Leadership Conference? We are too!🥳 Come along and see us, and taking advantage of learning from experts across #computingeducation💻 So great to see our CAS community well represented on the agenda too🥰 🔗hubs.ly/Q02XK8QZ0 #Edutwitter
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We're celebrating! CAS and Barefoot have been jointly shortlisted for a #BETTAward Thank you to all of you, our community, who play such a vital role in creating resources and sharing your experiences in meetings and workshops🥰 🔗 hubs.ly/Q02XgVQG0 #edutwitter @BettAwards
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Teaching 14-18 year olds #Computing and want to introduce or improve your students' #SQL skills? Cover basic queries to advanced database concepts. Whether you're new to SQL or looking to refresh your lessons, these materials are perfect for you! 💻✨ 👉hubs.ly/Q02XfBn20
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Q5: How do you ensure that your computing lessons are inclusive and culturally responsive? #Inclusion is a key focus here at CAS, join our #CASInclude community to be part of the conversation going forward! 🔗hubs.ly/Q02WCFYb0 #CASCHAT #edchat #edutwitter
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Q4: In what ways can generative AI tools be used to help personalise learning experiences? Interested in discussing #AIinEducation further? Head over to our #AI thematic community who's next event is this Thursday! 🔗hubs.ly/Q02WCCPs0 #CASCHAT #edchat #edutwitter
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#CASCHAT is back tomorrow at 8pm with @clcsimon guest hosting! Join the conversation here at @CompAtSch or follow along using the hashtag💬 #edchat #edutwitter
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It's November! Are you seeking some free #CPD heading into the next half-term? Check out our thematic community events! Catering to your interests like #AI as well as your age phases📚 🔗hubs.ly/Q02WBzz50 #primaryedu #secondaryedu #edutwitter
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Meet our SMEs! Many of you will already know @beccipeters28, she's a former #ComputerScience Teacher, has taught PGCE Computing trainee teachers, and much more👩‍💻 Follow her on social media where she regularly shares updates and insights. #edutwitter #secondaryedu
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Meet our SME's! @b3ndavi3s is a former primary teacher and is with us to help deliver the best possible support for primary teachers in a way that works for you🫵 Go give him a follow for the latest news from Barefoot and the CAS primary community! #edutwitter #primaryedu
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October has been #cybersecurity month🔐, primary teachers if you're looking for some fun resouces to continue bringing Cyber Security awareness to your classroom take a look at Barefoot's cyber page! 🔗hubs.ly/Q02VZGZb0 #PrimaryResources #cybersecurityawarenessmonth
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If you were on #halfterm this week or are going on half term next week, we wish you all a restful break! What are you plans?🛀 #edutwitter

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Are you missing out on FREE CPD? #PrimaryTeachers would you like to boost your computing knowledge? #Barefoot's sessions are perfect for you!🫵 See what others had to say about our #EYFS #Programming and #Computationalthinking sessions Register now ➡️hubs.ly/Q02TN3WB0
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Secondary teachers, our latest resource is here!📣 #Unreal Editor for #Fortnite (#UEFN) - additional enrichment 🎮 Developed by @flipcomputing building on our June resource Includes 2️⃣ interactive sessions Download today! 🔗 hubs.ly/Q02SWlxq0 #edutwitter #interactive3D
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This week we're starting with an ice-breaker🧊:  It’s been a while since my last #caschat! To kick things off, what would be your ultimate ‘comeback’ entrance music? Feel free to share GIFs! #edchat #edutwitter
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#CASCHAT is back tonight at 8pm with @clcsimon guest hosting!🥳 Questions will be posted at 20:00, 20:05, 20:15, 20:25, 20:35, and 20:45. Follow along here at @CompAtSch or by using the hashtag! If you would like to host get in touch 📧 compatsch@bcs.uk #edchat #edutwitter
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Introducing Carbon Quest! Do you teach 7-11 yr olds? Help them learn about the environmental impact of technology! Promote environmental awareness and critical thinking in your classrom with Carbon Quest. Download today 🔗hubs.ly/Q02Svl_l0 #PrimaryEduTwitter #EduTwitter
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We're celebrating ONE THOUSAND secondary thematic community members! Secondary teachers, 1000 of you have made CAS history in this thriving community! If you aren't a member, this is your sign to join! 🔗hubs.ly/Q02R-JRy0 #TeachingCommunity #Community #ComputingatSchool
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Calling all #AI inclined educators! On the 7th of October @adamsonjulia MBE MD – Education & Public Benefit @bcs will be chairing @WMinsightUK #AIinSchoolsWM Digital Conference! 👩‍💻 For 20% discount, use code SPKR4385 hubs.ly/Q02RD6qz0 #CSEducation #Edutwitter
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Calling all teachers!📢 Take a look at our upcoming events! We have seven FREE thematic community events in October. See more information and sign up on our events page 🔗hubs.ly/Q02RtJvl0 #EduTwitter #CSEd #ComputerScience
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Congratulations to Anthony Bearon on earning the Engager Badge and to @hodge_jo and @rcoultart on earning the Fascinator Badge.🏆 Find out how Anthony, Jo and Rachael have contributed to the community here 🔗 hubs.ly/Q02RdJSL0 #CSEducation #Educators #Education
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Welcome back to #CASCHAT 💬 Questions will be posted at 20:00, 20:10, 20:20 and 20:30 Follow along on our account or on the hashtag to join in the conversation #edchat #edutwitter
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We have a BRAND NEW #AI RESOURCE! For #KS2 and #KS3, help your students understand AI🧑‍💻 You will get: - 5 lessons - Slides🧑‍💻 - Teacher plan for each lesson📚 Download AI for KS2 and KS3 here today! 🔗hubs.ly/Q02Qsmcj0 #AIinEducation #CSEducation #edutwitter
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This week is #NationalCodingWeek Secondary teachers! Are you interested in some programming related CPD? Join this Transition from Blocks to Text with EduBlocks meeting 📆19th September 🕒4 - 5pm 🔗hubs.ly/Q02NYFpq0 #ProgrammingEducation #edutwitter #CSEducation
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Do you want to recieve certificates for attending our CPD events?🏆 We're thrilled to announce a new initiative that will help teachers and educators make the most of your professional development journey.📈 Find out more 🔗hubs.ly/Q02PG0bK0 #CPD #EduTwitter
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#backtoschool and so back to #CASCHAT 💬 Join us bi-weekly at 8pm on Tuesdays for #edchat with your peers and experts! Follow along the hashtag to join in, questions to be posted at 20:00, 20:10, 20:20 and 20:30 #educhat #edutwitter
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We are welcoming our whole community of amazing teachers back for another exciting school year!📚 We're especially excited to welcome our new Primary Specialist, @b3ndavi3s, who joins the team this month🥳 What are you planning to achieve this year? #edutwitter #backtoschool
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It's September tomorrow! Have you seen all our upcoming thematic events?📆 Click here to see more information on the events that interest you (we have so many to choose from!) 🔗hubs.ly/Q02N9PcL0 #edutwitter #CPD
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Do you want to know how you can use #interactive3D to enhance your #computing provision? Read our interview with @FranksbeckyHi, co-chair of our Include community, to find out how to get started 🔗hubs.ly/Q02N1FjR0 #edutwitter #CSEducation #ComputingTeacher
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The start of the school year is fast approaching! Share some tips and tricks with our #ECT community! Comment your #backtoschool essentials💬 #edutwitter
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#PrimaryTeachers looking for the perfect #backtoschool activities? Have a look at Barefoot Bytes! Part of the #Barefoot10 birthday collection🥳 Tech-free learning bytes to nurture #computationalthinking For ages 5-7, 7-9 and 9-11 🔗hubs.ly/Q02MbdHD0 #edutwitter
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Congratulations to #GCSE students receiving their results today! The number of students taking Computer Science GCSE in England rose by 6% from 2024. However, @bcs is raising concerns that too many pupils are progressing without vital digital skills 👉hubs.ly/Q02Md1Vw0
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Calling all #PrimaryTeachers📣 Did you miss @MWimpennyS #CASConference session on #Pedagogy in #PrimaryComputing? He shared intersting strategies to guide students & help them think like programmers!👨‍💻 You can read the article and watch the recording here🔗hubs.ly/Q02M3LwP0
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The educational landscape is rapidly changing and with it the ever-growing importance of educators digital skills. @bcs's #digitalskills checklist can help you identify any areas for improvement and planning effective #CPD. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q02LJ7fL0 #edutwitter #CSEducation
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The number of women taking computer science degrees continues to grow✨ 2,940 18-year-old women have accepted a place to study the subject, up 8% from last year! @bcs comment🔗 hubs.ly/Q02Lxh6Z0 #ALevels #ALevelsResults #ComputingEducation #TLevels
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.@davethepi delivered a great Introduction to OOP at #CASConference where he discussed fundamental OOP concepts and how to integrate them to empower confident #ALevel programmers!💻 Missed Dave's session? You can watch a recording here 🔗hubs.ly/Q02L6Tgf0 #ALevelComputing
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Congratulations to all the Scottish students receiving their results today! Particularly those who completed the Computing Science #SQA 💻 We wish you the best of luck in your next steps! #SQAresults #ResultsDay #edutwitter
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It's officially been two weeks since CAS Conference🥲 Check out our video round up of the day where we asked a few of you your favourite thing about CAS and the conference🥰 Comment your favourite thing💬 #edutwitter #CASConf24 #CASConference
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Thank you and happy summer to our amazing community of teachers! Whether you have already, or are yet to break for the summer, all of us at CAS wish you a relaxing break🧘 #edutwitter #summer
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Already missing #CASConf24? With fun sessions & inspiring keynotes, every moment was packed with valuable takeaways💡 We loved seeing you all come together,🤝showcasing our collective commitment to advancing #computingeducation💻 Interested in 2025?🔗hubs.ly/Q02GL_Rn0
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Thank you for coming along to #CASConf24 yesterday! Join us in thanking our final sponsor @OCR_ICT for helping us put on such a great weekend, roll on next year!😆 #casconference #edutwitter
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We hope you had a great time!!🥰 All the content used today at #CASConf24 will be available on our website⬇️ 🔗hubs.ly/Q02Gs8RX0 #casconference #edutwitter
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Lunchtime check in! This morning's sessions were amazing, roll on this afternoon🤩 #CASConf24 #casconference #edutwitter
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We have arrived! See you all at 9am! We can't wait to see all your posts, make sure to tag us and to use the conference hastags below⬇️ #CASConf24 #casconference 🥳 #edutwitter
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We’re having a great time at our pre-conference catchup!🥳 Getting to play with some cool machines from @EpicGames with help from @ASUSUK 💻 #CASConf24 #edutwitter #casconference
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