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Introducing: The Playful Computing Conference

Join us for our new Playful Computing Conference, bringing together educators and the video games/edutech industry to explore the future of computing education.

The Digital Schoolhouse Playful Computing Conference is a new experience designed to bring together educators in STEM and Computer...

31.01.24 04:19 PM - Comment(s)
Festival of Play comes to three locations this summer

Festival of Play, the fun-filled creative careers and computing conference in association with Electronic Arts and Northern Ireland Screen, aimed at students aged 9-14, returns this summer with a jam-packed schedule of interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and innovative games - all showcasing the...

31.01.24 12:02 PM - Comment(s)
Regional Champions prepare for esports semi-final

After a thrilling 4 weeks, we have found our regional champions! Students from around the UK battled it out for a place at the upcoming semi-finals, with 11 of the 55 competing schools now going forward to the next stage of the tournament to fight for their place in the grand final in April.


Followin...

17.01.24 04:19 PM - Comment(s)
Meet a Lead Teacher: Allen Tsui, Willow Brook Primary School Academy

As the school year comes to an end for 2022-23, I look back on mine and recount the big successes – one of which had been an aspiration of mine since becoming subject lead for Computing in 2020 to join the Digital Schoolhouse programme.  Whilst its collaboration with the global gaming giant mak...

16.01.24 12:02 PM - Comment(s)
Digital Schoolhouse launches new workshop inspired by F1®️23

Digital Schoolhouse is excited to launch our newest workshop resource, F1: Recycled Racers, inspired by F1® 23, the latest F1 title developed by Codemasters and published by EA SPORTS. 


In this workshop, students will learn how to create a balloon-powered recycled racer and compete in their...

10.01.24 04:57 PM - Comment(s)