Lego WeDo 2.0 – Project Ideas for Key Stage 1

I recently made a handy graphic to give Key Stage 1 teachers some ideas for successful projects with their classes. … More

After-school coding programs position kids to be future leaders

Those with computer science skills will continue to be highly sought-after in tomorrow’s job market. The U.S. Bureau of Labor … More

DYSTOPIA 2153 – Coding Through Stories

Do you like graphic novels or comic books? Are you interested in learning how to code? If you answered, yes, … More

2 Minute Tutorials – Lego WeDo

Lego WeDo is a brilliant way to teach robotics!  It is aimed at 6-8 year olds, but it can be … More

My Article For TES: How Coding Can Encourage A Creative Mindset

I recently wrote for the Times Educational Supplement (TES).  The article was about coding and how it can be a … More

Codemoji – Changing the Classroom Coding Landscape

First and foremost:  What is Codemoji? Codemoji demystifies coding and gives students hands-on experience building web pages, animations and much … More

Let’s Start Coding!

If you’re an EdTech teacher, you’re likely thinking about teaching your students some coding. There are many options, but what … More

A Better Way To Teach Programming?

It’s no secret that learning to code has massively increased in popularity over the past decade. A quick peek at … More

Learn to program games using Python on a Raspberry Pi with Code Angel.

Launched yesterday on Kickstarter, Code Angel is a completely new way to learn to code. Code Angel comes on a … More

Coding or Critical Thinking?

As the Hour of Code again approaches, I ponder the efficacy of encouraging all schools to participate under the banner … More