quick reads – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:22:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 How to improve students’ problem-solving skills using subgoal labels https://noise.getoto.net/2026/08/13/how-to-improve-students-problem-solving-skills-using-subgoal-labels/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:22:24 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93599 When faced with a programming problem, computing educators often start solving it without a second thought. Before writing a single line of code, experienced programmers use a range of skills to choose their approach and make other key decisions. Thanks to repeated practice, many of these decisions feel automatic and require little conscious thought. However,…

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]]> How to design and present clear computing lessons https://noise.getoto.net/2026/06/23/how-to-design-and-present-clear-computing-lessons/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:15:05 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93260 Learning something new requires effort. Learners take in new information by listening and observing. When a lot of information is presented at once in a lesson, that can create too much cognitive load for learners — a barrier to understanding and engagement. To help you design and deliver great computing lessons, we’ve written two new…

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]]> Support your young people with our AI literacy resources https://noise.getoto.net/2026/06/03/support-your-young-people-with-our-ai-literacy-resources/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:47:47 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93154 At the Raspberry Pi Foundation, we believe that alongside learning to code, a crucial part of computing education is building AI literacy skills. Amidst the rapid pace of development and the growing impact of AI tools, it is increasingly important for educators everywhere to feel equipped to address the topic of AI with their learners,…

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]]> Professional development: How to stay ahead in a fast-changing subject https://noise.getoto.net/2026/04/28/professional-development-how-to-stay-ahead-in-a-fast-changing-subject/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:59:53 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=92870 What does great training for computing teachers look like? High-quality professional development (PD) is one of the most effective ways to improve your students’ outcomes, and participating in PD is a core part of being a teacher. By changing and refining your teaching practices, you can create a direct, positive impact on the young people…

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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