What is excellent teaching? What are the ingredients of an excellent lesson? What does an excellent lesson look like? Three questions, each of which has no definitive correct answer. Answers vary depending on viewpoint, age group, educational setting and the subject being taught. Computer Science is an enigma of a subject whereby not only do educators have to try and … Read More
STEM Fortnight
Join us for two free STEM workshops focussed on renewable energy! Between 18-29th January, we’re offering free STEM workshops for schools in Wales, concentrating on Engineering and Computer Science. Sessions will be delivered virtually through Teams and all necessary kits will be sent to the school prior to the session. All you’ll need is a projector, speakers, mic and webcam … Read More
GCSE and A Level support sessions
We’re pleased to announce that we’re offering support sessions for GCSE and A-Level students! During half-term, our Cardiff hub is offering the following virtual sessions: 1. A two-day GCSE revision session that will cover Assessment Object One of the WJEC GCSE Computer Science specification: “Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and principles of Computer Science”. 2. The AS/A Level session will cover … Read More
Half Term Event: Game Development 101
Over October Half-Term, we’re offering two introductory sessions to the world of Game Design! You can choose from the Beginners Session – designed for those who want to get into game design, or the Advanced Session – for those who want to take their games to the next level. You can even do both if you’re brave enough… Both sessions … Read More
Education Conference: Digital From a Distance
We’re hosting our first ever virtual Education Conference on Thursday October 22nd! The event is FREE and relevant to Primary and Secondary schools.Feel free to drop in to sessions where you’re available. Links will be sent closer to the event. Register here. Agenda:
Technoclub: 6-week coding club
Join our virtual coding club! Each Technoclub region will provide a FREE weekly session where you will learn new Computer Science skills whilst working towards an end project goal. It’s aimed at all abilities (ages 9-16) and only requires internet access. The first session will be on 2nd November, working through until 7th December. Days to be announced (dependant on … Read More
Calling All Welsh Primary School Teachers! Certified Teacher Programme
Following on from the success of the virtual training sessions we ran during lock down for Primary schools’ teachers we are pleased to be able to offer a full programme of support to Primary schools’ teachers from the end of September through to 2021. These free CPD sessions will be run all through the school year with the opportunity to enrol on … Read More
WOW! What a Summer of STEM
The school holidays have been a bit different this year, with pupils from all parts of Wales enjoying an extended break after months of enforced lockdown learning online. It seems, though, that some pupils can’t get enough of science and technology. We were completely bowled over with the response to our FREE Summer of STEM event which took place over … Read More
Technocamps Summer of STEM
Anyone who has ever participated in one of our workshops knows that Technocamps Delivery Officers have a knack of turning complicated science and technology into fun and interesting activities in the classroom. This year we have decided to use all our skills and experiences to do something a bit different and really exciting over the summer holidays. Like everyone else, … Read More
Gender Equality in Tech – Who cares?
It seems ages now since our last Women in STEM networking event took place. These events provided women working in science and technology an opportunity to meet together in a friendly and supportive environment, to learn from each other’s experiences and anecdotes. We heard some fantastic tales from some truly inspirational women, leaving us in awe of their achievements and … Read More