News & Updates
Computer science is a growing GCSE subject, presenting opportunities for teachers looking to develop their career across the curriculum. Dave Gibbs looks at opportunities for non-specialists, including our new course ‘Introduction to GCSE Computer Science’.
03 DECEMBER 2019
In this month's Teach Computing podcast we’ve decided to focus a whole episode on a single aspect of pedagogy and how it applies to teaching computing.
28 NOVEMBER 2019
Watch our new film, 'NCCE: the story so far'. To mark our anniversary, we've been to Newcastle, Wolverhampton, Swindon and Cambridge to find out what teachers think about our programme.
27 NOVEMBER 2019
Our full suite of Key Stage 3 and GCSE level subject knowledge assessments are now available, and are free for use by any teacher and their students.
20 NOVEMBER 2019
Collaborative working is effective in many curriculum areas, but a structured pair programming approach can support learners to develop programs and problem solve more successfully.
14 NOVEMBER 2019
Today, we are opening general recruitment for the programme. This means that all primary and secondary schools in England can now take part in the upcoming trials in this landmark programme.
11 NOVEMBER 2019
Longitude Explorer Prize is open to secondary schools and youth groups across the UK, to enter teams of 11-16 year olds with ideas for tech that will help improve the world around them.
05 NOVEMBER 2019
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the National Centre for Computing Education. To celebrate, we're taking a look back at some of the highlights from the past year, as well as giving you a chance to find out we've got planned for our anniversary week.
04 NOVEMBER 2019
‘Data science’ is a term being used more frequently in academia and industry, but a Royal Society report, Dynamics of Data Science Skills, suggests that data science skills are an important area that should be discussed in education, and data skills need to be built into a school’s curriculum.
24 OCTOBER 2019
James Robinson explains why carefully designed multiple choice questions (MCQs) are a powerful and effective tool for assessing and addressing misconceptions held by learners.
24 OCTOBER 2019
We’re following up our inaugural episode’s exploration of the reasons for teaching computing with a discussion about what we mean when we talk about ‘computing’.
18 OCTOBER 2019
At the National Centre for Computing Education we want to capture the views of Computing teachers on the front line. So over the next month, we are running our first National Centre teacher survey to understand the how Computing is being delivered in your school.
16 OCTOBER 2019
Worked examples are a tool commonly used in a range of subjects including Maths and Science to support novice learners. By studying worked examples alongside the completion of traditional practice problems, learners are exposed to the problem solving process as well as frequently applied techniques. A well constructed worked example: * Helps reduce extraneous cognitive load on learners * Aids learners in assimilating new knowledge into their existing understanding * Is especially useful for
10 OCTOBER 2019
We are pleased to announce the first part of our autumn/winter programme of Isaac Computer Science events for students and teachers. There are a number of different events happening all over the country — book your place at an event near you today!
09 OCTOBER 2019
We are excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive new assessment suite for Key Stage 3 computing and GCSE computer science.
02 OCTOBER 2019
We are working to create a comprehensive Resource Repository for you: a collection of over 500 hours of teaching materials to help you with the delivery of the entire computing curriculum from Key Stages 1 to 4 in England.
30 SEPTEMBER 2019
Following on from the highly anticipated Google graduation, roving reporter (and Programme Manager) Claire Arbery reflects on her highlights of the day.
24 SEPTEMBER 2019
To round off September, we’re completing a pedagogical hat trick by sharing the very first episode of our brand-new computing education-focused podcast: Teach Computing.
23 SEPTEMBER 2019
Venetia Howard reflects on how far she has come as a teacher and the sense of purpose and community she enjoyed at the CS Accelerator Google graduation
19 SEPTEMBER 2019
Jane Waite talks us through some of the many instructional approaches that are available to educators when teaching programming.
18 SEPTEMBER 2019
Sway Grantham, Primary Learning Manager at Raspberry Pi Foundation, summarises the research findings and evidence of using manipulatives to challenge learners' concept of a computer.
18 SEPTEMBER 2019
After proudly achieving the Computer Science Accelerator Certificate, Spencer Organ is looking forward to having an impact on his students' learning
18 SEPTEMBER 2019
Watch our new video, which sets out the vision for the National Centre for Computing Education, as narrated by Simon Peyton Jones.
17 SEPTEMBER 2019
Busy teachers don’t always have the time to access, read, and assimilate pedagogy research into evidence-based practices, let alone begin to implement these practices in their classrooms. To help, we’re developing a series of bite-sized Pedagogy Quick Reads.
12 SEPTEMBER 2019
English teacher Julie Simmons has taken a new chapter in her career, moving to teaching GCSE computer science through the CS Accelerator course
11 SEPTEMBER 2019
We are delighted to co-launch Isaac Computer Science, a new online platform for teachers and students of A level Computer Science.
09 SEPTEMBER 2019
With the return of #CASChat taking place on Tuesday 10 September, Steve Clarke explains more about the weekly chat forum, and why you should get involved this year.
05 SEPTEMBER 2019
A recent participant on the NCCE CS Accelerator course to improve teaching of computer science at GCSE level, Ahsan Ashraf explains the ‘amazing’ benefit of working with other computer science teachers
05 SEPTEMBER 2019
Having recently attended our NCCE summer school, secondary teacher Leroy David talks about the benefits of blended CPD and collaborating with peers to develop new techniques.
02 SEPTEMBER 2019
Entries to GCSE computer science have increased in 2019, for the sixth year in succession, indicating a growth in popularity for the subject
22 AUGUST 2019
The NCCE is delighted to launch a further seven Computing Hubs, taking the total number to 30 and increasing the geographical reach of the programme.
31 JULY 2019
Every teacher understands that how you teach is as important as what you teach. Here, James Robinson describes the NCCE's plans to support teachers of Computing who are interested in pedagogical strategies and evidence-based teaching.
24 JULY 2019
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings, Claire Arbery talks about the vital role of computer science in helping young people to become pioneers of new technology.
22 JULY 2019
Moving from teaching music to teaching computer science may not seem the most natural step, but Helen Brant has successfully made the leap, with help from the National Centre for Computing Education’s Computer Science Accelerator Programme.
16 JULY 2019
We are running a series of summer schools for teachers looking to enhance their GCSE computer science subject knowledge ready for the next academic year.
11 JULY 2019
George Boukeas, Learning Manager at Raspberry Pi Foundation, explains how Learning Objective Graphs can be used effectively in planning progression.
09 JULY 2019
Jane Waite, a teacher trainer and researcher at Queen Mary University of London, describes recent research on the teaching of programming in primary schools.
09 JULY 2019
Paul Thornton explains why including computing as part of the curriculum is so important to young people and society
09 JULY 2019
James Robinson, Senior Learning Manager at Raspberry Pi Foundation, considers what common misconceptions learners exhibit and what techniques you can employ to mitigate them.
09 JULY 2019
Teachers who graduate from the Computer Science Accelerator Programme by 31 July are being offered the opportunity to graduate at Google this September.
03 JULY 2019
The NCCE has announced 23 schools and colleges who will be leading Computing Hubs in their area.
02 JULY 2019
Dave Gibbs explains why our human needs are key when it comes to teaching computing and the latest technology
25 JUNE 2019
Steve Clarke, Senior Education Lead for Computing, explains how the NCCE can support your school with computing and with the new Ofsted framework
21 JUNE 2019
Gender Balance in Computing - register your interest for our first project!
11 JUNE 2019
James Robinson, Senior Learning Manager at Raspberry Pi, tells us about the benefits of volunteering in the community
05 JUNE 2019
We are developing new resources for primary and secondary schools. These resources include schemes of work, lesson plans, activities, and assessments.
04 JUNE 2019
In response to recent press coverage around coding in schools, our Chair Simon Peyton Jones explains why teaching children to write programs is of central importance.
03 JUNE 2019
We have just published a brochure about our professional development programme for teachers of GCSE computer science.
23 MAY 2019
Dr Elizabeth Hidson, Senior Lecturer in Education at University of Sunderland, describes her thesis on developing computing pedagogy within the 2014 curriculum.
02 MAY 2019
Katharine Childs, Programme Coordinator at Raspberry Pi Foundation, briefly explains some of the findings from her MSc Computing in Education dissertation about how teachers are using physical computing activities in Key Stage 2 lessons.
02 MAY 2019