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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · May 30

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · May 28

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · May 23

📢 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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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · May 22

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · May 18

🚨 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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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · May 12

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · May 9

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · May 4

💡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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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · May 2

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Apr 11

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Apr 6

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Apr 4

🔦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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Mar 28

#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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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Mar 27

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Mar 14

Amazing!!

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Mar 12

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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Matt Wimpenny-Smith @mwimpennys.bsky.social · Mar 6

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Mar 5

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Mar 4

Hi Kelly, why not ask in the forums on our website? Our community are great at sharing their experiences and advice! 🥰

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Mar 1

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Feb 28

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Feb 21

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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Feb 19

We would love more of our community to share using our blogs and be spotlighted on our social channels and website! #TeamCompSci #EduSky #CSed

We want to celebrate all of you, your work and your achievements🤩✨ bit.ly/4hHiIbv

#PrimaryEdu #SecondaryEdu #TechEdu

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Feb 18

🔦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

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Computing at School @computingatschool.bsky.social · Feb 14

Happy Valentines day! From all of us here at CAS 🥰
#EduSky #TeamCompSci #CSed

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