Derek attended Ysgol David Hughes, where Technocamps participated in several workshops for skills days amongst other activities. He was involved with a number of Technocamps workshops, one of which included using code to spawn blocks and change the environment in Minecraft, which inspired Derek’s interest in Computer Science. He was also involved in a Technocamps competition held at Venue Cymru, … Read More
Join our free virtual coding club
Our commitment to providing children with the skills they need to develop and grow continues, and we now offer after-school code clubs for children aged 9-16. Technoclub is an opportunity for young people to gain computing experience during live interactive sessions outside of school. The club provides a free weekly session where pupils will learn new Computer Science skills whilst working towards an … Read More
Getting girls interested in STEM
Only 26% of STEM graduates are female. This shocking (yet probably unsurprising) number may well be increasing, but very slowly. There remains a long way to go before we realise a gender-balanced pipeline of fully literate school leavers and graduates entering the job market. One of the main issues is a huge lack of representation in these fields. With men … Read More
Choosing to Challenge: Gender Equality in STEM | GiST on International Women’s Day
Guest blog written by Laura Roberts from our University of South Wales hub. Laura heads up our GiST events, which aim to encourage 11-16 year old girls to consider STEM careers, and introduce them to roles that are available in the industry. The events welcome Women in STEM to chat about their jobs and answer any questions the girls have … Read More
Introduction to Digital Technology: Secondary Teacher CPD
On Tuesday 20th April, we are hosting a CPD event for secondary school teachers to support with the new Digital Technology GCSE. This brief session will introduce teachers to the support Technocamps will be offering focused on the delivery of the new Digital Technology GCSE qualification. During this session we will outline details for blended learning CPD sessions running through … Read More
Game Development – Secondary Teacher CPD Series
We are hosting a series of CPD sessions for secondary school teachers focussing on the key concepts of Game Development. All sessions are being facilitated by Bridgend College in partnership with Swansea University and Technocamps and are free to participants thanks to funding support from the Welsh Government. Roles in the Games IndustryWednesday 21st April 2021This session will be an … Read More
Free STEM Workshops for Secondary Schools
With the schools closed and pupils at home, we have adapted our workshop offering to suit your needs. Workshops are currently virtual via live streaming. All workshops are fully funded by support from the Welsh Government. KS3: Escape the Zoom – 1 x 1 hour session – Unplugged This session is a fast-paced practical session designed to get pupils’ legs … Read More
Case study: Cheralyn Nadal
Cheralyn is in her second year of studying Applied Software Engineering through our Degree Apprenticeship programme, and she has worked as a web developer for nine years. Cheralyn started coding when she was 14 due to online gaming (neopets.com!). She left school at 16 with no qualifications and gained her experience through freelancing and self-teaching, and was desperate for an … Read More
International Women’s Day success
Building on the Legacy of ITWales, we held the annual International Women’s Day Celebration event on Monday 8 March 2021. We are proud to have hosted this year’s virtual event for International Women’s Day, welcoming over 100 participants to the celebration. The evening has become a regular feature on the Welsh social calendar, with guests usually travelling from all parts of … Read More
She Inspires Me: Profiling Inspirational Women for International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day 2021, we celebrated by inviting members of the public to share profiles of the women who inspire them most. To celebrate International Women’s Day, we asked secondary school pupils to share achievements of women, particularly in STEM disciplines, that have inspired them. She Inspires Me aimed to showcase a variety of inspirational women in STEM subjects … Read More