2013 CAS - Conference for Teachers of ComputingComputing At SchoolThursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Friday, June 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM (BST)Birmingham, United Kingdom |
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Event Details
2013 Teacher Conference June 13 - June 14
"I learnt more and connected with more interesting people than on any course that my school has previously forked out hundreds of pounds for"
(Feedback from previous CAS Teacher Conference)
The VENUE
University of Birmingham
The DATES
Thursday 13th June 7pm-10pm Informal Reception and "Bring and Brag" presentations
Friday 14th June 9:00-5:00pm Conference

What to EXPECT
"Computing: Probably the most exciting technology in the world!"
- Looking for inspiration to breathe more life into your lessons?
- Are you frustrated by current opportunities for teaching Computing within ICT?
- Do you struggle to find dynamic resources to engage your pupils?
- Do you wish to enhance your own skills?
The new Programme of Study has emphasised Computer Science as a core element of the newly branded 'Computing'. The CAS Conference provides an ideal opportunity to find out about these changes and learn from experienced teachers and lecturers about how to introduce computer science in to your classroom.
The conference will have its usual mix of plenary sessions, over 30 different workshops, the opportunity to network and take home practical examples of lessons and other resources that you can use in your classroom.
Join us, for a unique opportunity to hear from practising teachers and educators about developing computing in our schools. One of the highlights will be the poster exhibition where teachers will share how they are introducing computing into their classrooms.
Come and share your ideas and experience!
Local ARRANGEMENTS
Local information, i.e. hotels, travel etc.
What DOES IT COST?
A small cost has had to be introduced this year, but has been kept as low as possible at only £25 per person. Only payment by credit card can be accepted.
Any QUESTIONS?
For further information either email Conference administrator or telephone 0121 414 2791

Draft PROGRAMME (STC)
The programme below is currently being finalised but indicative of likely content
Thursday June 13th |
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| 19:00 | Informal Reception (sponsored by OCR) | |||||
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Guest Lecture: Neil Fraser (Blockly) Panel Discussion |
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| 22:00 | Close | |||||
Friday June 14th |
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| Time | Title | Speaker(s) | ||||
| 8.30 | Registration | |||||
| 9.00 | Welcome | Simon Humphreys | ||||
| 9.20 | Plenary | TBC | Prof Michael Kolling | |||
| 10.00 | Keynote | TBC | Lee Stott | |||
| 10.45 | Break | |||||
| 11.20 | Workshops and Seminars | |||||
| 1 | Extended Workshop | RunRev | Kevin Miller | |||
| 2 | Extended Workshop | Logo++ | Juraj Hromkovic | |||
| 3 | Forum | GCSE | Darren Travi, Ilia Avroutine | |||
| 4 | #include | Laura Dixon | ||||
| 5 | CPD Session | From Paper to Python | Dave Ames | |||
| 6 | CPD Session | Kinaesthetic activities for the classroom | Peter Marshman | |||
| 7 | CPD Session | Effective CPD for Schools | Sue Sentance | |||
| 8 | Computational Thinking | CS Unplugged and comutational tinking | Tim Bell | |||
| 9 | Extra-curricular Computing | Code Avengers | Mike Walmsley | |||
| 10 | Raspberry Pi | programming with the Raspberry Pi | Ajit Jaokar | |||
| 12.10 | Workshops and Seminars | |||||
| 11 | Extended Workshop | Run Rev (cont'd) | Kevin Miller | |||
| 12 | Extended Workshop | Logo++ (cont'd) | Juraj Hromkovic | |||
| 13 | Forum |
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Ian Crosby | |||
| 14 | The difficulty for the difficult | Mark Jell | ||||
| 15 | CPD Session | Python Summer School (TBC) | Adam McNicol | |||
| 16 | CPD Session | cs4fn | Paul Curzon | |||
| 17 | CPD Session | App Inventor | Trevor Bragg | |||
| 18 | Computational Thinking | 12 Techniques to radically accelerate the adoption of computer science in schools | Ajit Jaokar | |||
| 19 | Extra-curricular computing | Code Club | Claire Sutcliffe | |||
| 20 | Raspberry Pi | Networking with the Raspberry Pi | Doug Clark | |||
| 12.50 Lunch | ||||||
| 13.50 | Workshops and Seminars | |||||
| 21 | Extended Workshop | I love my Smartphone | Jeremy Scott | |||
| 22 | Extended Workshop | Greenfoot/BlueJ | Neil Brown | |||
| 23 | Forum | Developing CS in Primary | Phil Bagge, Jane Waite | |||
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Use of programmable robots with children with autism | Karen Guldberg, Ian Lowe | |||
| 25 | CPD Session | Kodu | Stuart Ball | |||
| 26 | CPD Session | Cross-curricular Computing | Zoe Ross | |||
| 27 | CPD Session | Modelling activities for KS3 | Roger Davies | |||
| 28 | Computational Thinking | What is Computational Thinking? | Greg Michaelson | |||
| 29 | Extra Curricular Computing | Hack to the Future | Alan O'Donohoe | |||
| 30 | Raspberry pi |
Using the PiFace | Andrew Robinson | |||
| 14.40 | Workshops and Seminars | |||||
| 31 | Extended Workshop | I love my smartphone | Jeremy Scott | |||
| 32 | Extended Workshop | Greenfoot (cont'd) | Neil Brown | |||
| 33 | Forum | Planning a KS3 scheme of work | Mark Dorling | |||
| 34 | Virtual Badges | Genevieve Smith-Nunes | ||||
| 35 | CPD Session | TBC | John Palmer | |||
| 36 | CPD Session | Logical thinking | Mark Clarkson | |||
| 37 | CPD Session |
Becoming a CAS Master Teacher | Simon Humphreys | |||
| 38 | Computational Thinking | What is computational thinking? Who needs it? | Aaron Sloman | |||
| 39 | Extra curricular Computing | CoderDojo | James Whelton | |||
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Raspberry pi | Raspberry Jam? | Alan O'Donohoe | |||
| 15.20 | Break | |||||
| 15.55 | Plenary | Agile Pedagogy | Miles Berry | |||
| 16.20 | KEYNOTE | CSUnplugged and the School Curriculum | Prof Tim Bell | |||
| 17.00 | Closing Remarks | Simon Peyton Jones | ||||
When & Where
Edgbaston
B15 2TT Birmingham
United Kingdom
Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Friday, June 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM (BST)
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