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How to Teach Computer Science

How to Teach Computer Science

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It’s here! HTTCS the podcast. Listen to extracts from the book ”How to Teach Computer Science” read by me, the author Alan Harrison. I’ll discuss the thinking behind the content, bring it up to date with the latest news and research and help you understand how to use the knowledge in your classroom. See https://httcs.online for more info.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • Enrichment Ideas
    Apr 3 2025

    Rebecca Franks and I talk about Enrichment, but as Rebecca is co-founder of Flip Computing, we can't resist going back to the subject of the last episode: inclusion. Flip Computing and Quality First Teaching get a mention, then I hear all about Flock XR, the new, free, 3D creation tool that bridges the gap between Scratch and products like Blender. Also Alan waits while you donate to keep the podcast alive. A short episode because it's nearly Easter and Alan is going on holiday tomorrow!

    Flip Computing: flipcomputing.com Flock XR: flockxr.com

    Transcript and all other information about HTTCS at httcs.online

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    25 mins
  • What does inclusion look like in computing?
    Mar 14 2025

    I chat with the co-editor of "Inclusive Computing Education in the Secondary School", Ellie Overland. We discuss the moral imperative for inclusion, how all teachers want to include everyone, the limitations of seating plans, coloured paper and fidget spinners. How it's all about curriculum, role models and language - looking at you, Paxman. We critique one-size-fits-all lesson planning templates and wonder if pair programming is working or masking the problem. 50 minutes of expert chat with an EdD and former HMI. What more can you want?

    Transcript on my blog httcs.online/blog where you can gift me a Wordpress subscription

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    52 mins
  • Will AI revive the art of tinkering?
    Mar 7 2025

    The brilliant Miles Berry and Becci Peters and I chat all things AI in education. Discover practical tips for lesson planning and engagement. Hear why students still need to know stuff. Do they need to code though? Alan writes an app with AI, Miles names it "six impossible things". We discuss the "Barefoot" poster and ask "Is CT 2.0 just tinkering in fancy clothes?" Miles favours a " knowledge based. thinking rich" curriculum but ironically knows nothing about K-pop.

    Subtitles included on most platforms, also transcript on my blog httcs.online/blog

    Book me for training in your school aka "HTTCS LIVE", find out more at httcs.online

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    51 mins
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