Computing at School Teachers' Conference

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Date:

09/07/2010

From http://www.computingatschool.org.uk/index.php?p=conf2010

"I learnt more and connected with more interesting people than on any course that my school has previously forked out hundreds of pounds for"
(Feedback from 2009 CAS Teacher Conference)

THE VENUE

University of Birmingham

WHAT DATES

Thursday 8th July 7pm-10pm - Informal Reception

Friday 9th July 9:00-5:00pm - Conference

WHO'S SPEAKING

Speakers to include:

Matthew MacLaurin - Chief Developer for the KODU project

Peter McOwan - Computer Science for Fun (http://www.cs4fn.org)

Michael Kölling - Greenfoot (http://www.greenfoot.org)

John Woollard - Institute of Education, Southampton University

Peter Dickman - Google

Miles Berry - Roehampton University

Rebecca George - BCS Women

Matthew Applegate (www.pixelh8.co.uk)

Andrew Herbert - Microsoft Research UK

and many more ...

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS

For all travel and location information go to here

WHAT TO EXPECT

"Computing: Probably the most exciting technology in the world!"

- Looking for inspiration to breathe more life into your lessons?

- Are you frustrated by current opportunities for teaching Computing within ICT?

- Do you struggle to find dynamic resources to engage your pupils?

- Do you wish to enhance your own skills to keep pace with your students who seem to 'know it all already'?

Then join us, for a unique opportunity to hear from practising teachers and educators about developing computing in our schools. Find out all you need to know about the exciting new product Kodu from Matt MacLaurin - he should know, he built it! Become a master magician and amaze your pupils with your sleight of hand with cs4fn supremo Peter McOwan. Other presentations will include running after school clubs, specialist forum for A Level Computing teachers, Greenfoot and many more.

POSTER DISPLAY

One of the highlights will be the poster exhibition where teachers will share how they are introducing computing into their classrooms. If you would like to participate then send an email to posters [at] computingatschool [dot] org [dot] uk.

Further details are here. Come and share your ideas and experience!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The conference is free to attend. CPHC and Microsoft Research have generously provided small bursaries for those who need assistance with either travel expenses or overnight accommodation after the reception on July 8th. If you wish to apply for one of these bursaries please send a covering letter when you register to Computing at School, 29 Wort's Causeway, Cambridge, CB1 8RJ.