Discover how to help learners keep themselves and their data safe online, and explore how cybersecurity can get them interested in computing.Full show notes here: rpf.io/hwp-s6e3

The role of computing communities

23 days ago 31m 57s

This week our hosts and guest speakers discuss the role computing communities can play in computing educators lives. They share what communities they're a part of and the experiences they’ve had as community leaders.Read the full show notes her

Do kids still need to learn how to code?

Mar 18th, 2024 48m 57s

This week we're exploring the big question "Do kids still need to learn how to code?" Our hosts James and Veronica pose the question to our guests who share their experiences from the classroom, voice their opinions and discuss the implications

Why write for Hello World?

Apr 24th, 2023 39m 9s

Have you ever considered writing for Hello World magazine? Do you have an idea, experience, or opinion you want to share? In our final episode of season 5, James and Gemma are joined by three experienced writers of Hello World articles to discu

What's the value of extracurricular clubs?

Apr 11th, 2023 35m 15s

This week we're discussing the benefits of running an extracurricular club for both the learners that attend, and you, the educator or volunteer that runs them. These clubs come in many different shapes and sizes, and in this episode, James and

How can AI help us tackle climate change?

Mar 27th, 2023 41m 13s

This week we're exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global challenge of climate change. The relationship between these two topics is complex as, like any digital technology, AI consumes energy and has potential negative

What does computing education look like around the world?

Mar 13th, 2023 48m 38s

This week we're taking a mini tour to look at the state of computing education in different parts of the world. James, Divya, and guests discuss the similarities, differences, challenges, and opportunities of delivering computing education in E

What role does philosophy have in computing education?

Feb 27th, 2023 36m 59s

We're excited to be back, bringing you conversations about computing education. For our first episode, we're exploring an emerging field in computing and how we might approach it with students. We'll be asking our expert guests, "What role does

What on earth is quantum computing?

Feb 13th, 2023 41m 47s

Welcome to Season 5 of the Hello World podcast. We're excited to be back, bringing you conversations about computing education. For our first episode, we're exploring an emerging field in computing and how we might approach it with students. We

What makes an effective computing PD experience?

Aug 8th, 2022 33m 37s

In our final episode for this season we ask the question "What makes an effective computing PD experience?".Full show notes:https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/what-makes-an-effective-computing-pd-experience

Does upgrade culture need an upgrade?

Jul 25th, 2022 29m 50s

In this episode we'll explore whether this is sustainable and ask, "Does upgrade culture need an upgrade?"Full show notes:https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/does-upgrade-culture-need-an-upgrade

What can computing educators learn from industry?

Jul 10th, 2022 28m 34s

Recently we've been thinking about the connection between computing education and the computing workplace and asking "What can computing educators learn from industry?"Full show notes:https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/what-can-computi

Can teaching coding skills help tackle inequality?

Jun 26th, 2022 32m 41s

We’ve been thinking about the challenges that many people, young and old, encounter and ask “Can teaching coding skills help tackle inequality?"Full show notes:https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/can-teaching-coding-skills-help-tackle-i

How can we support all students in developing key digital skills?

Jun 12th, 2022 32m 52s

We continue our fourth season by exploring techniques, approaches and technology that teachers can use to support all their learners in developing digital skillsFull show notes:https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/how-can-we-support-all-

Are computing competitions worth the effort?

May 29th, 2022 32m 34s

To kick off our fourth season we ask the question "Are computing competitions worth the effort?". What's in it for our learners, and what can we take from the experience?Full show notes:https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/are-computing-

What does ecology have to do with digital making?

Apr 18th, 2022 28m 56s

In our final episode for this season we ask the question "What does ecology have to do with digital making?". Are there parallels between ecology and computing systems, and how do we use the latter to help us understand, measure, and protect ou

How can digital leaders raise the profile of computing in schools?

Apr 4th, 2022 28m 54s

In this episode we explore the role learners can play as digital leaders, supporting the development of computing in school settings whilst themselves learning valuable skills. Sway and James talk to educators who have introduced digital leader

5 years of Hello World

Mar 21st, 2022 50m 13s

In this special episode, recorded from a live Twitter spaces event, we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Hello World. We reflect on its success as a magazine and growth into a supportive community of computing educators sharing their experien

What has storytelling and imagination got to do with computing?

Mar 7th, 2022 31m 50s

In this episode, we explore computing from a more playful and inventive angle as we ask: "What has storytelling and imagination got to do with computing?" James and Carrie Anne investigate how we as computing educators can find computing concep

Can makerspaces change the world?

Feb 21st, 2022 28m 27s

Following on from our last episode in which we explored the role of maker spaces in schools, in this episode we take a wider look at maker spaces and examine their impact on local communities. James and Carrie Anne look at how learning to "make

What role do makerspaces play in the classroom?

Feb 7th, 2022 36m 16s

We're back for a new season of the Hello World podcast, with six episodes exploring computing and digital making with our amazing guests.To kick things off, this week Carrie Anne and James discuss the role of maker spaces within schools and exp

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Accessible and inclusive computing education: Where to start?

Oct 11th, 2021 28m 8s

This week, we begin to explore the topic of inclusion, ensuring that **all** learners are able to access and participate in meaningful learning opportunities in computing. How do we as educators ensure that learners are able to thrive and learn

How do we engage learners in data science?

Sep 27th, 2021 32m 52s

Understanding data has always been an important skill, but particularly so now as data is all around us and interacts with so many parts of our lives. Analysing and interpreting data can be challenging for learners, particularly if they don't s

What does equity have to do with computing?

Sep 13th, 2021 36m 43s

Recent events, particularly COVID-19, have emphasised the lack of equity in computing, especially when it comes to equipment and connectivity. It’s also no secret that the field of computer science is lacking in diversity. So today, we’re askin