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  • Hello World 27 out now: Integrated computer science

    Hello World 27 out now: Integrated computer science

    Reading Time: 3 minutes

    While in some countries, such as England, computing is taught as a standalone subject, in others, like the USA, computing concepts are integrated across the school curriculum. In our brand-new issue of Hello World, out today for free, educators share ways to integrate computer science into your classroom.

    Hello World Issue 27 front cover

    Integrating CS to broaden participation

    The argument for making computing and computer science (CS) standalone has often been about quality. We’ve heard educators say that teaching CS as part of other subjects can be hard, especially if you don’t have a CS background. On the other hand, integrating computer science into other subjects can offer a more accessible entry point for young people, broadening participation in CS education. And the critical thinking and problem-solving skills young people gain through computer science can enhance their learning of any subject. 

    As digital technology increasingly shapes our world, it may be that thoughtful cross-curricular CS education is the most effective way to empower all young people to become confident and critical technology users.

    Issue 27 of Hello World features a range of practical articles with ideas for integrating CS over a variety of subjects at the primary, elementary, and high-school levels.

    For example:

    • James Abela shares how to teach coding across the curriculum using OctoStudio and the concepts of sequence, selection, and repetition
    • Jesualdo Martínez Molina presents hands-on examples of weaving together cross-curricular and modern foreign languages in the primary classroom
    • Jane Waite introduces the Autonomy framework, which explores whether we can effectively teach two things at once

    Also in this issue:

    • Laurie Gale introduces PRIMMDebug, a new way to teach debugging
    • Teresa Harris Boag defines strategies for a whole-school approach to artificial intelligence (AI) to engage parents and school staff in developing an effective AI strategy
    • Tiffany Jones shares how she ensures that students can see themselves in tech

    And much, much more.

    Jake Baskin, Executive Director of the Computer Science Teachers Association, says in this issue of Hello World: “If you’re a teacher who is implementing CS principles in your classroom, you are a computer science teacher.”

    Whether CS is your specialist subject or not, Hello World is full of ideas from your fellow educators on how to inspire your students. 

    New podcast series

    The Hello World podcast is also back, with a miniseries in audio and video focused on integrated CS. If you’re subscribed via a podcast app, the three new episodes will show up in your feed on Tuesdays. Or you can already listen to the new episodes today via the exclusive links inside issue 27.

    Hello World Editor: Meg Wang, presenting an episode of the Hello World Podcast

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    We hope you enjoy this issue of Hello World. Please get in touch with your article ideas or what you would like to see in the magazine.

    • Subscribe to Hello World for free to never miss a magazine issue
    • Subscribe to the Hello World podcast using your podcast app of choice
    • Share your thoughts and ideas about the new Hello World issue and episodes with us via the Raspberry Pi Foundation social media channels
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  • Hello World #26 out now: Digital Literacy

    Hello World #26 out now: Digital Literacy

    Reading Time: 4 minutes

    We often believe we understand the meaning of ‘digital literacy’, but it can be a misleading term. Do we mean digital skills? Online safety? Where does AI fit in? As computer science education evolves to meet the needs of our increasingly digital world, we believe that true digital literacy empowers young people to engage with technology thoughtfully, critically, and confidently.

    In this issue of Hello World, out today for free, we discuss what digital literacy means, how it is taught in different countries around the world, and how educators are rethinking digital literacy for their students and themselves.

    Digital image of Hello World, issue 26 'digital literacy' displayed at an angle.

    Digital literacy

    As the use of digital technology grows, a broader view of digital literacy is necessary. Digital literacy is more than knowing how to use software. It’s the ability to use digital technologies effectively, safely, and responsibly.

    In Issue 26 of Hello World, we explore this topic in detail and hear insights from educators across the world, including:

    • Becci Peters shares how Computing at School (CAS) in the UK is supporting digital literacy skills for students and educators
    • Sourav Pattanayak discusses how digital literacy is defined in India, and the formal and informal ways educators are teaching digital literacy
    • Sandra Hartman explores strategies for enhancing digital literacy in the US
    • Gavin Davenport asks what would happen if we considered digital literacy in the same way as we consider traditional literacy
    Photo of young people sitting at a desk, working on small computers.

    This issue also includes inspiring articles from the world of computer science education:

    • Leah Dungay tells us about a programme combining physics, video games, and the Large Hadron Collider to engage young people in particle physics 
    • Gina Fugate shares how digital accessibility enhances digital experiences for all
    • Halima Bhayat shares her inspiring journey in computer science

    And there is lots more for you to discover in issue 26.

    New podcast series in audio and video

    We’re also pleased to announce that the Hello World podcast has returned alongside the magazine with a miniseries also focused on digital literacy.

    We asked for your thoughts on the podcast in our previous annual survey, and you kindly sent us lots of helpful feedback. Based on that, we’re trialling new episode formats, welcoming additional hosts, and bringing in more expert voices from around the world.

    On Tuesday 15 April we’ll be releasing our first teacher tips episode, a shorter podcast with 3 teachers sharing practical, actionable tips for improving digital literacy in the classroom. 

    Image featuring Dr. Jessica Hamer, Becky Patel and Rachel Arthur after recording an episode of the Hello World podcast.

    The week after, Tuesday 22 April, you’ll be able to hear a brilliant conversation between the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Chief Learning Officer, Rachel Arthur, and two special guests: Dr Jessica Hamer from King’s College London’s School of Education and Becky Patel from Tech She Can. They’ll be discussing the current state of girls’ engagement in computing — a wide-reaching and important conversation exploring how we can empower more girls in computing through school, university and their careers.

    Then on Tuesday 29 April the final episode in the miniseries will be a panel debate about “digital natives” where we’ll be asking, ‘Are young people who grew up with technology around them truly tech-savvy, or are they dependent on digital tools without understanding how they work?’ James Robinson — Senior Learning Manager here at the Raspberry Pi Foundation and regular host of the podcast — will lead this discussion as global educators debate the myth of the “digital native,” uncover how it could overlook complex issues of access, skills, and education, and consider what it really takes to be tech-smart in the modern world.

    More information and links to listen can be found inside the magazine.

    Share your thoughts & subscribe to Hello World

    We hope you enjoy this issue of Hello World, and please get in touch with your article ideas or what you would like to see in the magazine.

    • Share your thoughts and ideas about Hello World and the new issue with us via the Raspberry PI Foundation social media channels
    • Find out how you can write for the magazine

    Subscribe to Hello World for free to never miss an issue.

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  • Hello World #24 out now: Impact of tech

    Hello World #24 out now: Impact of tech

    Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Do you remember a time before social media? Mobile phones? Email? We are surrounded by digital technology, and new applications impact our lives whether we engage with them or not. Issue 24 of Hello World, out today for free, gives you ideas for how to help your learners think openly and critically about technology.

    Teaching about the impact of technology 

    For learners to become informed, empowered citizens, they need to understand the impact technology has on them as individuals, and on society as a whole. In our brand-new issue of Hello World, educators share insights from their work in and around classrooms that will help you engage your learners in learning about and discussing the impact of tech.

    For example:

    • Jasmeen Kanwal and the team at Data Education in Schools share their resources for how young people can start to learn the skills they need to change the world with data
    • Julie York writes about how incorporating AI education into any classroom can help students prepare for future careers
    • Ben Hall discusses whether technology is divisive or inclusive, and how you can encourage students to think critically about it
    Two learners in a computing classroom.

    This issue also includes stories on how educators use technology to create a positive impact for learners:

    • Yolanda Payne tells you how she’s using teaching experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic to bring better remote learning to communities in Georgia, USA, and in the US Virgin Islands
    • Mitchel Resnik and Natalie Rusk from Lifelong Kindergarten group at MIT Media Lab introduce their new free mobile app, OctoStudio, and how it helps learners and educators in underresourced areas get creative with code

    And there is lots more for you to discover in issue 24.

    The issue also covers how you can make time to teach about the impact of technology in an already packed curriculum. Sway Grantham, Senior Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, says in her article:

    “As adults, it is easy for us to see the impact technology has had on society and on our lives. Yet when I tell pupils that, within my lifetime, it wasn’t always illegal to hold your mobile phone to your ear and have a call while driving, they are horrified. They are living in the now and don’t yet have the perspective to allow them to see the change that has happened. However, knowing the impact of technology allows us to learn from previous mistakes, to make decisions around ethical behaviour (such as using a phone while driving), and to critically engage in real-world issues.

    As teachers, allocating some time to this topic throughout the year can seem challenging, but with a few small changes, the impact might be more than you can imagine.”

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    With so many aspects of life impacted by technology, computing educators play a crucial role in supporting young people to become informed, empowered citizens. We hope you enjoy this issue of Hello World and find it useful in your teaching.

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