computing education – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:24:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 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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]]> 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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]]> Experience CS: A free integrated curriculum for computer science https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/26/experience-cs-a-free-integrated-curriculum-for-computer-science/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:56:08 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90705 Experience CS is a brand-new, free, integrated computer science curriculum for elementary and middle school educators and anyone working with students aged 8 to 14. A key design principle for Experience CS is that any educator can use it. You don’t need a computer science qualification or previous experience in teaching computer science classes to…

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]]> Why kids still need to learn to code in the age of AI  https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/04/why-kids-still-need-to-learn-to-code-in-the-age-of-ai/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:20 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90354 Today we’re publishing a position paper setting out five arguments for why we think that kids still need to learn to code in the age of artificial intelligence. Just like every wave of technological innovation that has come before, the advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are raising profound questions about the future of human work.…

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]]> Experience CS: A safe, creative way to teach computing https://noise.getoto.net/2025/05/20/experience-cs-a-safe-creative-way-to-teach-computing/ Tue, 20 May 2025 13:05:30 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90201 Experience CS is our new free curriculum that helps elementary and middle school educators (working with students aged 8 to 14) teach computer science with confidence through creative, cross-curricular lessons and projects. Designed for teachers, by teachers, Experience CS is built to be easy to use in classrooms, with everything you need integrated into one…

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]]> What do we even mean by digital literacy? https://noise.getoto.net/2025/05/13/what-do-we-even-mean-by-digital-literacy/ Tue, 13 May 2025 10:05:38 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90111 ’Digital literacy’ is a term that seems to pop up everywhere. In the early 2000s, it was the next big thing; some even suggested it might replace traditional literacy and numeracy. But, like many educational trends, it soon faded from the spotlight, and became something that schools ‘should’ do, or something left to the lone…

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]]> Pedagogy Quick Reads: turning abstract ideas into classroom practice https://noise.getoto.net/2025/05/08/pedagogy-quick-reads-turning-abstract-ideas-into-classroom-practice/ Thu, 08 May 2025 10:56:23 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90081 What does outstanding computing education look like in the age of AI? We’ve just released a new series of Pedagogy Quick Reads exploring this vital question. Focusing on three aspects of AI in computing education, these short guides offer practical insights and new strategies for your classroom practice. Each Pedagogy Quick Read is designed to…

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]]> Raspberry Pi Foundation joins UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition https://noise.getoto.net/2025/04/10/raspberry-pi-foundation-joins-unescos-global-education-coalition/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:03:31 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89785 Introduction We are thrilled to announce that the Raspberry Pi Foundation (RPF) has been accepted as a member of UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition (GEC).  Initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when 1.6 billion learners were shut out of the classroom, the GEC aimed to provide continuity of education in times of crisis. Since then, the Coalition…

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]]> Hello World #26 out now: Digital Literacy https://noise.getoto.net/2025/04/07/hello-world-26-out-now-digital-literacy/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:38:10 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89782 We often believe we understand the meaning of ‘digital literacy’, but it can be a misleading term. Do we mean digital skills? Online safety? Where does AI fit in? As computer science education evolves to meet the needs of our increasingly digital world, we believe that true digital literacy empowers young people to engage with…

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]]> Empowering India’s digital future: Our computing curriculum’s impact https://noise.getoto.net/2025/04/01/empowering-indias-digital-future-our-computing-curriculums-impact/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:07:10 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89727 The Raspberry Pi Foundation has been working in India since 2018 to enable young people to realise their potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.  We’ve supported Code Clubs, partnered with government organisations, and designed and delivered a complete computing curriculum for students in grades 6 to 12 and at the undergraduate level.…

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]]> Experience CS: a new way to teach computer science https://noise.getoto.net/2025/03/27/experience-cs-a-new-way-to-teach-computer-science/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:04:03 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89689 I am delighted to announce Experience CS, a free, integrated computer science curriculum for elementary and middle school students (8–14 years old) that will be available in June 2025.  Experience CS enables educators to teach computer science through a standards-aligned curriculum that integrates computer science concepts and knowledge into core subjects like maths, science, languages,…

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]]> Translating educational content: four key principles https://noise.getoto.net/2025/01/28/translating-educational-content-four-key-principles/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:08:15 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89349 As an organisation with global reach, translation and localisation have been part of the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s activities from the start. Code Clubs and educational partners all over the world are helping young people learn about computing in their own language. We’ve already published over 1,900 translated learning resources, covering up to 32 languages, thanks…

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]]> Addressing the digital skills gap https://noise.getoto.net/2025/01/23/addressing-the-digital-skills-gap-2/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:31:34 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89344 The digital skills gap is one of the biggest challenges for today’s workforce. It’s a growing concern for educators, employers, and anyone passionate about helping young people succeed. Digital literacy is essential in today’s world, whether or not you’re aiming for a tech career — yet too many young people are entering adulthood without the…

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]]> Computing Curriculum Framework: Adapting to India’s diverse landscapes https://noise.getoto.net/2024/12/23/computing-curriculum-framework-adapting-to-indias-diverse-landscapes/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:06:42 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89135 The digital revolution has reshaped every facet of our lives, underscoring the need for robust computing education. At the Raspberry Pi Foundation our mission is to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. Since starting out in 2008 as a UK-based educational charity, we’ve grown into…

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]]> Addressing the digital skills gap https://noise.getoto.net/2024/12/05/addressing-the-digital-skills-gap/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:28:09 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89052 The digital skills gap is one of the biggest challenges for today’s workforce. It’s a growing concern for educators, employers, and anyone passionate about helping young people succeed. Digital literacy is essential in today’s world, whether or not you’re aiming for a tech career — yet too many young people are entering adulthood without the…

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]]> Ada Computer Science: What have we learnt so far https://noise.getoto.net/2024/11/19/ada-computer-science-what-have-we-learnt-so-far/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:34:17 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88817 It’s been over a year since we launched Ada Computer Science, and we continue to see the numbers of students and teachers using the platform all around the world grow. Our recent year in review shared some of the key developments we’ve made since launching, many of which are a direct result of feedback from…

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]]> Implementing a computing curriculum in Telangana https://noise.getoto.net/2024/10/24/implementing-a-computing-curriculum-in-telangana/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:09:06 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88723 Last year we launched a partnership with the Government of Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) in Telangana, India to develop and implement a computing curriculum at their Coding Academy School and Coding Academy College. Our impact team is conducting an evaluation. Read on to find out more about the partnership and what…

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]]> Ada Computer Science: A year in review https://noise.getoto.net/2024/10/08/ada-computer-science-a-year-in-review/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:31:54 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88558 With the new academic year fully under way in many parts of the world, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the growth and innovations we’ve achieved with the Ada Computer Science platform. Your feedback has helped us make improvements to better support teachers and students — here’s a look back at some of the…

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]]> The Computing Curriculum: Three global perspectives https://noise.getoto.net/2024/09/26/the-computing-curriculum-three-global-perspectives/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:22:16 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88473 Across continents and cultural contexts, our free Computing Curriculum serves as a common thread that connects educators. Read the stories of 3 educators who share their thoughts on the curriculum’s application, adaptability, and the impact it’s had on their educational settings.  I’m Freda, and I co-founded a non-profit organisation called Waloyo in South Africa. Coming…

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