Katharine Childs – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:55:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Teaching about AI in K–12 education: Thoughts from the USA https://noise.getoto.net/2025/02/13/teaching-about-ai-in-k-12-education-thoughts-from-the-usa/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:55:09 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89462 As artificial intelligence continues to shape our world, understanding how to teach about AI has never been more important. Our new research seminar series brings together educators and researchers to explore approaches to AI and data science education. In the first seminar, we welcomed Shuchi Grover, Director of AI and Education Research at Looking Glass…

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]]> Using generative AI to teach computing: Insights from research https://noise.getoto.net/2024/11/07/using-generative-ai-to-teach-computing-insights-from-research/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:27:57 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88838 As computing technologies continue to rapidly evolve in today’s digital world, computing education is becoming increasingly essential. Arto Hellas and Juho Leinonen, researchers at Aalto University in Finland, are exploring how innovative teaching methods can equip students with the computing skills they need to stay ahead. In particular, they are looking at how generative AI…

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]]> Adapting primary Computing resources for cultural responsiveness: Bringing in learners’ identity https://noise.getoto.net/2024/09/11/adapting-primary-computing-resources-for-cultural-responsiveness-bringing-in-learners-identity/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:12:24 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88263 In recent years, the emphasis on creating culturally responsive educational practices has gained significant traction in schools worldwide. This approach aims to tailor teaching and learning experiences to better reflect and respect the diverse cultural backgrounds of students, thereby enhancing their engagement and success in school. In one of our recent research studies, we collaborated…

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]]> Insights into students’ attitudes to using AI tools in programming education https://noise.getoto.net/2024/04/08/insights-into-students-attitudes-to-using-ai-tools-in-programming-education/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:47:44 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86756 Educators around the world are grappling with the problem of whether to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the classroom. As more and more teachers start exploring the ways to use these tools for teaching and learning computing, there is an urgent need to understand the impact of their use to make sure they do…

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]]> Running a workshop with teachers to create culturally relevant Computing lessons https://noise.getoto.net/2023/07/06/running-a-workshop-with-teachers-to-create-culturally-relevant-computing-lessons/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:52:10 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84403 Who chooses to study Computing? In England, data from GCSE and A level Computer Science entries in 2019 shows that the answer is complex. Black Caribbean students were one of the most underrepresented groups in the subject, while pupils from other ethnic backgrounds, such as White British, Chinese, and Asian Indian, were well-represented. This picture…

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]]> Introducing data science concepts and skills to primary school learners https://noise.getoto.net/2023/05/18/introducing-data-science-concepts-and-skills-to-primary-school-learners/ Thu, 18 May 2023 11:31:01 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83906 Every day, most of us both consume and create data. For example, we interpret data from weather forecasts to predict our chances of a good weather for a special occasion, and we create data as our carbon footprint leaves a trail of energy consumption information behind us. Data is important in our lives, and countries…

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]]> How can computing education promote an equitable digital future? Ideas from research https://noise.getoto.net/2023/03/08/how-can-computing-education-promote-an-equitable-digital-future-ideas-from-research/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:24:58 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83298 This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) focuses on innovation and technology for gender equality. This cause aligns closely with our mission as a charity: to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. An important part of our mission is to shift the gender balance in computing…

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]]> Combining computing and maths to teach primary learners about variables https://noise.getoto.net/2023/01/25/combining-computing-and-maths-to-teach-primary-learners-about-variables/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:17:44 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=82812 In our first seminar of 2023, we were delighted to welcome Dr Katie Rich and Carla Strickland. They spoke to us about teaching the programming construct of variables in Grade 3 and 4 (age 8 to 10). We are hearing from a diverse range of speakers in our current series of monthly online research seminars…

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]]> Using relevant contexts to engage girls in the Computing classroom: Study results https://noise.getoto.net/2022/11/29/using-relevant-contexts-to-engage-girls-in-the-computing-classroom-study-results/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:19:08 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=82264 Today we are sharing an evaluation report on another study that’s part of our Gender Balance in Computing research programme. In this study, we investigated the impact of using relevant contexts in classroom programming activities for 12- to 13-year-olds on girls’ and boys’ attitudes towards Computing. We have been working on Gender Balance in Computing…

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]]> Non-formal learning activities: What do we know and how do we apply it to computing? https://noise.getoto.net/2022/11/01/non-formal-learning-activities-what-do-we-know-and-how-do-we-apply-it-to-computing/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:04:21 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=81743 At the Raspberry Pi Foundation, we engage young people in learning about computing and creating with digital technologies. We do this not only by developing curricula for formal education and introducing tens of thousands of children around the world to coding at home, but also through supporting non-formal learning activities such as Code Club and…

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]]> Girls’ sense of belonging in the Computing classroom: Study results https://noise.getoto.net/2022/10/14/girls-sense-of-belonging-in-the-computing-classroom-study-results/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:42:14 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=81571 We’re sharing the fourth evaluation report on projects in our Gender Balance in Computing research programme today. This is a programme we’ve been running, with partner organisations, as part of the National Centre for Computing Education, funded by the Department for Education in England. The programme’s overall goal is to identify ways to encourage more…

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]]> Take part in our research study to develop culturally relevant Computing resources for primary schools https://noise.getoto.net/2022/09/07/take-part-in-our-research-study-to-develop-culturally-relevant-computing-resources-for-primary-schools/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:24:15 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=81188 We are looking for primary schools in England to get involved in our new research study investigating how to adapt Computing resources to make them culturally relevant for pupils. In a project in 2021, we created guidelines that included ideas about how teachers can modify Computing lessons so they are culturally relevant for their learners.…

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]]> Repair cafés in computing education | Hello World #19 https://noise.getoto.net/2022/08/26/repair-cafes-in-computing-education-hello-world-19/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:37:38 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=81081 Many technology items are disposed of each year, either because they are broken, are no longer needed, or have been upgraded. Researchers from Germany have identified this as an opportunity to develop a scheme of work for Computing, while at the same time highlighting the importance of sustainability in hardware and software use. They hypothesised…

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]]> A peer instruction approach for engaging girls in the Computing classroom: Study results https://noise.getoto.net/2022/08/24/a-peer-instruction-approach-for-engaging-girls-in-the-computing-classroom-study-results/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:10:05 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=81027 Today, we are publishing the third report of our findings from our Gender Balance in Computing research programme. This report shares the outcomes from the Peer Instruction project, which is the last in our set of three interventions that has explored teaching approaches to engage more girls in computing. The premise of the teaching approach…

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]]> Using e-textiles to deliver equitable computing lessons and broaden participation https://noise.getoto.net/2022/08/02/using-e-textiles-to-deliver-equitable-computing-lessons-and-broaden-participation/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=80597 In our current series of research seminars, we are exploring how computing can be connected to other subjects using cross-disciplinary approaches. In July 2022, our speakers were Professor Yasmin Kafai from the University of Pennsylvania and Elaine Griggs, an award-winning teacher from Pembroke High School, Massachusetts, and we heard about their use of e-textiles to…

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]]> A pair programming approach for engaging girls in the Computing classroom: Study results https://noise.getoto.net/2022/07/07/a-pair-programming-approach-for-engaging-girls-in-the-computing-classroom-study-results/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:23:27 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=80291 Today we share the second report in our series of findings from the Gender Balance in Computing research programme, which we’ve been running as part of the National Centre for Computing Education and with various partners. In this £2.4 million research programme, funded by the Department for Education in England, we aim to identify ways…

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]]> A storytelling approach for engaging girls in the Computing classroom: Pilot study results https://noise.getoto.net/2022/05/10/a-storytelling-approach-for-engaging-girls-in-the-computing-classroom-pilot-study-results/ Tue, 10 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=79432 We’ve been running the Gender Balance in Computing programme of research since 2019, as part of the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) and with various partners. It’s a £2.4 million research programme funded by the Department for Education in England that aims to identify ways to encourage more girls and young women to engage…

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