100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding Computing Lessons

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No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. _______________ An essential collection of 100 practical, tried-and-tested ideas for teaching computing in secondary schools. This is the perfect resource for computing teachers at all levels, whether specialist or non-specialist, newly qualified or experienced. From rubber duck debugging to teaching algorithm design through magic tricks and even setting up an escape room to raise awareness about cyber security, this is the ultimate toolkit for any teacher looking to diversify their lesson plans or revamp their teaching of computing. The activities are research-informed and ready to use in Key Stages 3 and 4 classrooms of all abilities, requiring minimum preparation and resources. 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding Computing Lessons will ignite students passion for coding, programming and computational thinking. Additional online resources for the book can be found at www.bloomsbury.com/100-ideas-secondary-computing

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An outstanding book that can simply be picked up off the shelf as a means to inspire any teacher when delivering computing. Simon has shared these super quick ideas that will have impact in every classroom, from rubber duck debugging to pedagogical approaches in the subject. This is an excellent read! -- Matt Warne * Head of Computing and Digital Learning at RGS The Grange, CAS Master Teacher and Computing Champion, @MattWarne *
Simon offers fantastic teaching tips, ideas to take the learning further, as well as support in developing a sound pedagogical understanding of some complex areas. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *

Author Bio

Simon Johnson is an experienced teacher of ICT and computing. Simon is a former network manager, and currently a member of the CAS (Computing at School) working group and management board. He is a Level 2 CAS Master Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator, Raspberry Pi Certified Educator and Microsoft Teacher Trainer. Find resources and tutorials on Simons website, www.teachwithict.com, and follow him on Twitter @clcsimon.