Computing and ICT in a Nutshell
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'One of the best places I have found online to make the abstract, hard to visualize concepts in computer science much more accessible and understandable.' https://www.advanced-ict.info/
Why do computers store colours as a mixture of red, green and blue? It comes from the discovery of physicist James Clerk Maxwell at the University of Aberdeen in 1855 - long before the computer. #TeamCompSci
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November 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Why do computers store colours as a mixture of red, green and blue? It comes from the discovery of physicist James Clerk Maxwell at the University of Aberdeen in 1855 - long before the computer. #TeamCompSci
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Why do they want lots of photos of the same thing? For training machine learning? I'm way over the thresholds for number of places and views, but quite a way short on number of photos.
November 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Why do they want lots of photos of the same thing? For training machine learning? I'm way over the thresholds for number of places and views, but quite a way short on number of photos.
Slacking for the win! ;-)
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Want to avoid anxiety, headaches and constipation? Try giving up on your goals | Emma Beddington
We’re taught from infancy that perseverance is a moral virtue and persistence pays. But what if quitters are happier and healthier, asks Emma Beddington
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November 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Slacking for the win! ;-)
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Google Search Console tells you about errors or warnings that occurred whilst it was crawling your site, but the 404 ones are mostly errors in the links from other sites. I always thought that it would be more useful to know which links were wrong on your own site.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Google Search Console tells you about errors or warnings that occurred whilst it was crawling your site, but the 404 ones are mostly errors in the links from other sites. I always thought that it would be more useful to know which links were wrong on your own site.
You used to hear about councils heating swimming pools and buildings with their mainframes, so this is the modern, distributed version of that. I'd be interested to know what the "data centre" actually does - and what sort of data connection they have! #TeamCompSci
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'I heat my Essex home with a data centre in the shed'
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November 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
You used to hear about councils heating swimming pools and buildings with their mainframes, so this is the modern, distributed version of that. I'd be interested to know what the "data centre" actually does - and what sort of data connection they have! #TeamCompSci
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I found an interesting-looking book in the library - I'll report back!
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I found an interesting-looking book in the library - I'll report back!
Ooh, there have been up to two new users of the CAS site this month! I'm sure I signed up years ago, though, because I remember thinking that the forums were dominated by non-teachers.
November 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Ooh, there have been up to two new users of the CAS site this month! I'm sure I signed up years ago, though, because I remember thinking that the forums were dominated by non-teachers.
I created these presentations when I was new to Python and wasn't familiar with the GCSEs. I stopped using them but thought I'd better plan for my death/retirement by tidying them up, using GCSE terminology and clarifying some points that confuse students!
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Learn to Program in Python
Explanatory slides and tasks for beginners to learn the Python basics.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I created these presentations when I was new to Python and wasn't familiar with the GCSEs. I stopped using them but thought I'd better plan for my death/retirement by tidying them up, using GCSE terminology and clarifying some points that confuse students!
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The last item on Today this morning (at around 8.55) was about AI in schools. What is the benefit of students using it? Both contributors thought there was one, but they didn't specify what it was! #TeamCompSci
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Today - 14/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The last item on Today this morning (at around 8.55) was about AI in schools. What is the benefit of students using it? Both contributors thought there was one, but they didn't specify what it was! #TeamCompSci
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"Girls with masculine names, such as Morgan and Taylor, were more likely to pursue advanced studies in science and maths"
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‘You get more attention than you would choose’: how an unusual name can shape your life – for better or worse
From Peach to Riot to Aquaman, anything goes now when it comes to kids’ names. There are even companies to help you pick one …
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November 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
"Girls with masculine names, such as Morgan and Taylor, were more likely to pursue advanced studies in science and maths"
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Does anyone have recommendations for a decent budget Windows laptop for pupil premium students?
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Does anyone have recommendations for a decent budget Windows laptop for pupil premium students?
I've just booked my ticket - I'll see you there!
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The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026
The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026 is here! A full day of insights, workshops & networking you won’t want to miss.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I've just booked my ticket - I'll see you there!
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If you're looking for a new task you probably don't want to look through the whole list on this page to see what's changed - so I've updated it to show the ten most-recently added tasks when you first arrive. #TeamCompSci
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Programming Practice Tasks
Programming tasks - can be adapted for any language.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
If you're looking for a new task you probably don't want to look through the whole list on this page to see what's changed - so I've updated it to show the ten most-recently added tasks when you first arrive. #TeamCompSci
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We're teachers and presenting is our job, but how often do you make a new presentation? We analyse data, but how often do you make a new spreadsheet? On the other hand, how often do you need to store, organise, search or sort things? When arguing for curriculum change, please bear that in mind.
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We're teachers and presenting is our job, but how often do you make a new presentation? We analyse data, but how often do you make a new spreadsheet? On the other hand, how often do you need to store, organise, search or sort things? When arguing for curriculum change, please bear that in mind.
If you like a prime number then you might enjoy this: #TeamCompSci
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How to Identify a Prime Number without a Computer
For years, a French mathematician searched for a proof that a gigantic number is prime. His method is still used 150 years later
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November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
If you like a prime number then you might enjoy this: #TeamCompSci
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Functions in programming and functions in Maths this week! If you teach both, why not combine the two, e.g. if f(x) = x² and g(x) = x + 1, then you could code both as functions to reinforce the programming concepts and demonstrate the difference between f(g(2)) and g(f(2)). #TeamCompSci
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Functions in programming and functions in Maths this week! If you teach both, why not combine the two, e.g. if f(x) = x² and g(x) = x + 1, then you could code both as functions to reinforce the programming concepts and demonstrate the difference between f(g(2)) and g(f(2)). #TeamCompSci
If you take two identical cubes, you can cut a hole in one and pass the other one through it.
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After More Than Three Centuries, a Geometry Problem That Originated with a Royal Bet Is Solved
This 180-sided object cannot fit through another like it, no matter where you bore the hole or how you tilt it.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
If you take two identical cubes, you can cut a hole in one and pass the other one through it.
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Hmm... "tragically untrendy music"? Physical media for engagement and the environment! PS. Rosalía's Lux is currently on repeat in our house - that seems to be tragically trendy!
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People Are Only Just Learning How CDs Play Music
A bunch of notches and lasers have never sounded so good.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Hmm... "tragically untrendy music"? Physical media for engagement and the environment! PS. Rosalía's Lux is currently on repeat in our house - that seems to be tragically trendy!
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Security tip: hiding details of your secret accounts by using white text on a white background doesn't fool the tax man!
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Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
Gambling Commission may launch inquiry after finding potentially incriminating evidence hidden in documents, sources say
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Security tip: hiding details of your secret accounts by using white text on a white background doesn't fool the tax man!
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That didn't sound right - what would be better? It said 31 minutes to begin with, but didn't take that long - although the last minute took about three.
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
That didn't sound right - what would be better? It said 31 minutes to begin with, but didn't take that long - although the last minute took about three.
Give up the LLMs if you want to impress the ladies! ;-)
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‘It shows such a laziness’: why I refuse to date someone who uses ChatGPT
It’s the ultimate ick: trying to form a deep, lasting connection with a person who outsources original thought
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November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Give up the LLMs if you want to impress the ladies! ;-)
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If you're looking for a quick starter, I've recreated this common Christmas cracker trick! #TeamCompSci
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Binary: Christmas Cracker Trick
Understand how this common Christmas cracker trick works - it's not magic, it's maths!
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November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
If you're looking for a quick starter, I've recreated this common Christmas cracker trick! #TeamCompSci
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