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Our teacher ingenuity days return!
Summer’s out and our teachers are in. Specifically, in our board room at Ukie HQ. This can only mean one thing - our Ingenuity Days are back!
Best of both worlds: Estelle’s journey in a pioneering role - Sep 19
This month’s blog post comes to you from Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam after what I believe has been my first term-time holiday for around 15 years.
NEW! Workshop resources - iRobot
We’re thrilled to be releasing our brand new workshop resources! Developed by our curriculum content developer, Estelle Ashman, and her development team, our new workshop materials will be teaching the Computing curriculum in true DSH fashion using our unique play-based approach and featuring innovative ideas that will spark the imagination of any child!
DSH Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Team Battle - REGISTER NOW!
It’s been one week since our new lead partnership with Nintendo UK was announced, and here at Ukie HQ we’re still reeling with excitement from the riot of activity and engagement that we’ve received in positive response.
NEW! Workshop resources - Big Data
We’re thrilled to be releasing our brand new workshop resources! Developed by our curriculum content developer, Estelle Ashman, and her development team, our new workshop materials will be teaching the Computing curriculum in true DSH fashion using our unique play-based approach and featuring innovative ideas that will spark the imagination of any child!
Nintendo UK joins Digital Schoolhouse as new lead partner
We’re thrilled to announce our new lead partner Nintendo UK, which will continue to support our vision to revolutionise the grassroots of UK Computing and in turn diversify the games talent pipeline. Through our expert network of schools and colleges, Nintendo UK will help us to bridge the gap between industry and education reaching a projected 32,000 pupils in the next academic year alone with an initiative based on play-based learning combining creativity, fun, innovation and education.
Best of both worlds: Estelle’s journey in a pioneering role - Aug 19
We’re all going on a Summer Holiday…
When I told people that I had applied for a job that meant that I wouldn’t be getting school holidays anymore you could tell that they thought I was crazy. They were always polite about it of course, but there was always a look in their eye that questioned my sanity as I answered their inevitable “so, you’ll only be working during term time, right?” with a resounding “No!”.
10 benefits of the esports tournament (part 2)
Last week, we revealed the first five benefits of taking part in the DSH esports tournament. However, it doesn't stop there. Read on for part 2, exploring a further host of reasons why your school or college should sign up to partake in the esports tournament!
10 benefits of the esports tournament (part 1)
10 benefits of the DSH esports tournament (P1)
We know that esports opens up a world of opportunities for students. Not only do we have evidence of this in our landmark esports report, but we continually see the positive mark that engaging schools in esports has on education: from increasing school attendance and heightening interest in team sports, to maintaining friendships and improving communication skills.
