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NCCE has bright plans for the future of computing education
The establishment of the first ever National Centre for Computing Education marks a landmark decision for computing education across the country.
A fun, educational and inspirational day at the Warwickshire DSH roadshow
Schoolhouses across Warwickshire & Coventry successfully launched and delivered the anticipated DSH Warwickshire Roadshow earlier this month. In an attempt to support children in hard to reach areas and promote the many benefits of play-based learning, Stratford-upon-Avon was certainly the place to be as primary pupils and teachers came together for a fun and educational day as part of the Digital Schoolhouse programme.
Introducing Sophia as Digital Schoolhouse intern
Hello everyone,
As the newest member of the Digital Schoolhouse team I thought it would be a good opportunity to tell you a little bit about myself and what motivated me to be a part of DSH. Having graduated from Durham University earlier this summer, I am excited to start my role as DSH’s Programme Coordinator Intern and to be involved in running this great programme.
Amiqus partners with local Schoolhouse to boost esports education
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy are one of the programme's longest standing Schoolhouses and have been involved in the Digital Schoolhouse esports tournament from the very start. Here’s how they’ve successfully forged relationships within their local community for the betterment of esports in their school.
DSH attend parliament panel event with Intel UK
Ukie hosted their esports parliamentary event in Westminster yesterday, featuring Intel UK and members of the esports APPG.
Diary of a Lead Teacher: Animating environmentalists
So we’ve come to the end of the first half term…where did all that time go?! As I get to work on the long half term holiday to do list, I am most excited about planning for our new STEM club. Along with our secondary school, we will be running weekly sessions focusing on how science, technology, engineering and mathematics can work together. And, of course, computing comes into this in a big way. Our big focus is on skills development in these areas, in particular, working scientifically and computational thinking.
Registration now open for our national esports tournament!
Following the annoucement at Ukie’s AGM, we return with our third national esports tournament and we are delighted to announce that the competition once again features the popular game Overwatch® by Blizzard Entertainment. Last year’s tournament succeeded to reach over 2,000 students who participated as either players or as part of the school or college’s event management, social media, press and community team.
Diary of a Lead Teacher: A constructivist start
These first few weeks of the new term have been busy, busy, busy. To say the least!
It’s always exciting starting a new year; new shoes, big baggy jumpers and lots of loose teeth (Primary School life!). A lot of your time as a class teacher is dedicated to getting to know so many new names and faces, and then get to know that same, grown up face that picks them up!
DSH study proves there’s a place for esports in education
We’re proud to be adding another report - and the first-of-its-kind - to our growing portfolio of Digital Schoolhouse-Ukie research. ‘Esports: Engaging Education’ proves that there’s a valuable place for esports in education; paving the way for the adoption of esports in UK schools and further afield.
Introducing our newest sponsor: UBISOFT
We are thrilled to announce our newest sponsor for the Digital Schoolhouse programme, Ubisoft.
