Working with Linux

Working with Linux

Michael Rimmer, a student on the Computing in the Classroom course, developed these materials which introduce college-level learners to Linux. Terminal - Navigating File System Terminal - Manipulating Files

Cryptography – a brief history

Cryptography – a brief history

This lesson, created by Computing in the Classroom student Stirling McGee, teaches early secondary school learners about cryptography using historical examples. Cryptography Presentation

AI and sharks! Machine Learning for High School Students

AI and sharks! Machine Learning for High School Students

How easy would it be to train a computer to tell the difference between a dolphin and a shark? How does machine learning work? If you have ever wondered, or if you are teaching Higher level students in secondary school, you'll love this set of lessons from School of...

Computing Science Scotland

Computing Science Scotland

A group of Computing Science teachers in Scotland have come together to drive forward support for all Computing teachers in schools.  Download the first online magazine and link to other excellent resources online....

Data Education in Schools

Data Education in Schools

The Data Education in Schools team brings together leading educational researchers, professional learning and digital skills consultants, and business development expertise working towards a vision of improved data literacy across Scotland. We are part of Moray House...

Big Data Research Processes

Big Data Research Processes

A card-swiping computer game to explore the complexities of Big Data research. 

The premise of the game:

You are the researcher in charge of a Big Data project.
You need to keep Knowledge, Ethics, Money and People in balance (the symbols at the top of the game screen)
Make decisions by swiping each card (scenario) left or right (yes or no), but be warned, every decision has consequences.
Have you got what it takes to keep the world of big data in balance?
Tip: Gently the tip the card to read the possible answers

Teach Computing Science: A guide for Secondary

Teach Computing Science: A guide for Secondary

Authors: Kate Farrell from Computing at School Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, Professor Judy Robertson from the University of Edinburgh, Professor Quintin Cutts from the University of Glasgow and Professor Richard Connor from the University of Stirling....

Teach Computing Science: A guide for Primary and Early Years

Teach Computing Science: A guide for Primary and Early Years

Authors: Kate Farrell from Computing at School Scotland, Professor Judy Robertson from the University of Edinburgh, Professor Quintin Cutts from the University of Glasgow and Professor Richard Connor from the University of Stirling. This is an accessible guide to the...

The Solar Spark

The Solar Spark

On this website you’ll find loads of information on solar energy. You can find out how the sun’s energy is already being used, what scientists are doing to make solar power better, and even do some experiments yourself! This resource is for teachers, learners, parents and carers to use in Sciences / Numeracy / Technologies for First: P2-P4 (5-9 years old) Second: P5-P7 (8-12 years old)Third/Fourth: S1-S3 (11-15 years old)
Senior Phase: S4-S6 (14-18 years old)
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Teach Computing – a guide for primary school teachers

Teach Computing – a guide for primary school teachers

If you're a primary school teacher who'd like to get up to speed on teaching the computing outcomes within the Technologies strand, why not have a read of this guidebook for teachers? Written by Kate Farrell (a computing teacher) and three computer science academics,...

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