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I‘m delighted to announce that the Mr Andrews Online Creative Computing Scheme was recognised for making a real difference in schools by the ‘Tech For Teachers’ judging panel from the Technology and Innovation magazine. The Tech for Teachers is a unique award scheme, with genuine classroom impact at heart. In order to succeed, the Computing Scheme needed to be as effective as it was innovative, demonstrating real benefits for teaching and learning, value for

As a teacher in school, I didn’t focus on STEAM education, and yet, that is exactly what the Controllable Vehicle Project that I’m going to tell you about was! The learning was fun, motivating and engaging and covered science, technology, engineering, arts and maths. The approaches to learning incorporated vital communication skills, taking thoughtful risks, working collaboratively, persisting in solving problems and working through a creative project.

Background

Having taught Controllable Vehicles in similar way

In a world where technology is all around us, our children are living in a time where so much is possible, from virtual reality to 3D printing it is the creative possibilities technology offers which are exciting, There is an app for almost anything now and career and job opportunities in software development are abundant. So, starting young and aiming high our children have the imagination and skills required to take the first steps in

“Yes, the majority (if not all), of the ideas can be used in my classroom. A fun and inspiring day.”

John Spinks, Kirkhamgate Outwood Primary Academy

The fifth classroom based CPD session, working in partnership with Outwood Academy Trust, was held at Lofthouse Gate Outwood Academy on the 7th February 2018.   Year 4 teachers, from across the Trust were invited to observe the Vicious Raiders project being delivered by David Andrews

“Have you ever wanted to play the most innovative game of 2018? Yes? Well now is your chance. Rocket Dash is a Sci-Fi adventure like no other. Set in outer space, this tactical side flying game puts you in complete control of a realistic rocket as you search the solar system for life on other planets.” Sounds fun? This review was written by two children in Year 4 who have taken part in the ‘My