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5 reasons why [some] teachers don't teach programming

Since being invited to a meeting at Bletchley Park to discuss the lack of 'computing' in schools, I've been thinking about several of the reasons given during the day as to why this is. Yes, there are exam constraints at secondary school, but not in primary, and not outside of school too, so what else could be a cause?

Programming in the Primary Classroom

Yesterday I drove down to a meeting at Bletchley Park. It was hosted by @jasongorman who had invited other primary ICT coordinators, independent school secondary ICT teachers, consultants, learning technologists, as well as representatives from Google, the BBCAcademy, Thoughtworks, and other companies too.

Nostalgia, updated

I've stumbled across the most wonderful little iPad / iPhone app in the appstore. It's called the "Ladybird Classic Me Books" app, and for those of a certain age that 'L' word conjures up wonderful memories of reading.

Spice up your fonts

Last year I created a microwebsite for some children in school who were working on a project based around the iPad app 'Epic Citadel', and a story start set within that land by Tim Rylands. I wanted the site to match the feel of the land, and that included how the writing looked on screen.

A new School. German Style.

I've recently returned from a short break in Germany staying with my wife's family, during which I had chance to see a special school that will open in September, replacing an older building. To say I was impressed is an understatement - the thought that has gone into the building is incredible...