Sean Sayers – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:37:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 How to evaluate your use of classroom technology with the PICRAT framework https://noise.getoto.net/2026/02/06/how-to-evaluate-your-use-of-classroom-technology-with-the-picrat-framework/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:37:05 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=92494 There’s always something new to consider when teaching with technology. From the latest advancements in AI, to new software and hardware updates, it can be difficult to know which tools to use and how to incorporate it effectively into your lessons. In today’s blog, we explore the PICRAT framework and how it can help you…

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]]> How to strategically plan your computing curriculum https://noise.getoto.net/2026/01/27/how-to-strategically-plan-your-computing-curriculum/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:42:29 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=92389 Traditionally, curriculum planning has often looked like a linear list: Topic A leads to Topic B, which leads to Topic C. However, as educators we know that learning rarely happens in such a simple, linear way. Concepts are regularly covered in different overlapping topics, and students can often take different routes to reach the same…

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]]> How social learning can lead to better outcomes in your computing classroom https://noise.getoto.net/2025/08/14/how-social-learning-can-lead-to-better-outcomes-in-your-computing-classroom/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:24:26 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91283 Throughout our lives, we’re constantly learning from others. Whether we’re interacting with teachers or trainers, or observing friends or strangers, we’re learning either deliberately or inadvertently. This process is known as ‘social learning’.  In today’s blog, you’ll dive into what social learning is and how you can use it to create more engaging and effective…

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]]> How to rapidly design and adapt quality learning experiences for your students https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/29/how-to-rapidly-design-and-adapt-quality-learning-experiences-for-your-students/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:18:21 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91133 At this time of year, many educators are considering ways to update their content ahead of the new school term. Whether you’re a teaching assistant or head of department, it’s important to ensure that the content you’re updating — or even designing anew — is relevant and high quality, and meet learners’ needs. In today’s…

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]]> Essential tips to integrate computer science into your lessons: Teacher tips from CSTA 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/17/essential-tips-to-integrate-computer-science-into-your-lessons-teacher-tips-from-csta-2025/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:49:14 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91014 In our latest podcast miniseries, we spoke to educators live from the CS11TA 2025 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio, to hear their top tips for integrating computer science (CS) into other subjects. Hello World editor, Meg Wang and the team met teachers in the exhibit hall for real-time reflections and essential teacher tips on teaching…

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]]> New Hello World podcast series: Bringing computer science into every classroom https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/10/new-hello-world-podcast-series-bringing-computer-science-into-every-classroom/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:34:34 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90935 The Hello World podcast is back, accompanying the latest issue of Hello World magazine. This new three-part miniseries explores some of the topics from issue 27 of Hello World, which focuses on integrating computing education across the curriculum. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting your journey with computing education, this podcast audio and…

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]]> How to build young people’s agency through accessible learning https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/08/how-to-build-young-peoples-agency-through-accessible-learning/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:10:50 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90907 We think computing or computer science (CS) needs to be accessible to all learners, and we know that teachers work hard towards this. Traditional CS approaches can lack flexibility, creating barriers to learning and excluding some young people. In today’s blog, we’re highlighting the ‘Universal design for learning’ (UDL) framework and how you can use…

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