#CASchat Archive | Participate

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:00 PM EST

Welcome to a #festive edition of #caschat Please introduce yourself and tell us your favourite #Christmas song!

KJSICT Dec 11 @ 3:01 PM EST

Evening #caschat Kelvin teaching in the West Midlands. My favourite song is All I want for Christmas!

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:02 PM EST

Hi guys, I'm Neil and my fave Xmas song would be last Christmas by slaves #caschat

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:02 PM EST

Evening #caschat, Nikki here and it's a hard choice but think it has to be Mariah Carey and all I want for Christmas

In reply to @clcsimon

Mr_Comp_Sci Dec 11 @ 3:03 PM EST

Hi #caschat. Stuart from Birmingham. Got to be Shakin' Stevens for Xmas!

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:03 PM EST

Evening, Kelvin, So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @KJSICT

martincaddy Dec 11 @ 3:03 PM EST

Hi Martin from Devon here favourite Christmas song that's difficult.... Christmas Time by the Darkness! #caschat

hengehall Dec 11 @ 3:03 PM EST

Hi Ben in Manchester, I’ll go for Bob Dylan’s Must be Santa #caschat https://t.co/aYeejiW9Nf

In reply to @clcsimon

Mr_Comp_Sci Dec 11 @ 3:04 PM EST

Hi #caschat - Stuart from Birmingham. Got to be Shakin' Stevens for Xmas!

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:04 PM EST

Hi, Neil, So glad you could join us for our #festive special! #caschat

In reply to @sneekylinux

ItzzName Dec 11 @ 3:04 PM EST

Hi #caschat - Stuart from Birmingham. Got to be Shakin' Stevens for Xmas!

baileyhenson_ed Dec 11 @ 3:04 PM EST

Hello #caschat I'm Bailey. A preservice teacher at Grove City College. My favorite Christmas song is Mary, Did you know by Pentatonix.

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:05 PM EST

Q1. What #Computing related item would you like Santa to put under your tree this year? #caschat

juleslearning Dec 11 @ 3:05 PM EST

Has to be 'I wish it could be Christmas every day'. Can still see school choir from nearly twenty years ago that did coordinated actions to this that everyone joined in with! #caschat

Bob_Higham Dec 11 @ 3:05 PM EST

Good evening - Bob from Suffolk. Favourite Xmas song this year is "Unconquered Sun" or maybe "Mirie It Is". #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:05 PM EST

Evening, Nikki, So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @MrsMounsey

DdR333 Dec 11 @ 3:05 PM EST

https://t.co/IAMPXsRqE6 #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:00 PM EST

Welcome to a #festive edition of #caschat Please introduce yourself and tell us your favourite #Christmas song!

stormeducation Dec 11 @ 3:05 PM EST

#caschat Peter, educational software publisher and developer. My fave xmas song is either Driving home for Xmas by Chris Rea or Last Christmas by Wham

hengehall Dec 11 @ 3:06 PM EST

I’ve had my eye on a @makeymakey for a while... #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon, @makeymakey

OkComputing Dec 11 @ 3:06 PM EST

Ho ho ho #caschat ters. Mine is 'Just like Christmas' by the fabulous @lowtheband if you've never heard it do yourself a favour. It's from an album of Christmas songs that they did...

In reply to @clcsimon, @lowtheband

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:06 PM EST

Hi, Stuart, So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @Mr_Comp_Sci

Somerset_eLIM Dec 11 @ 3:06 PM EST

Q1 Microbit give away to year 5 and 6 learners. #caschat

KJSICT Dec 11 @ 3:06 PM EST

A1: I would like Santa to put some robotics, More microbits and Raspberry Pis under my tree! #caschat

Mr_Comp_Sci Dec 11 @ 3:06 PM EST

+1 for @makeymakey #caschat

In reply to @hengehall, @clcsimon, @makeymakey, @makeymakey

DdR333 Dec 11 @ 3:06 PM EST

#caschat A1 A laser cutter please

hengehall Dec 11 @ 3:07 PM EST

I’ll review it if they want to send me one... #caschat

In reply to @Mr_Comp_Sci, @clcsimon, @makeymakey

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:07 PM EST

A1: Well that's any easy one for me, a nice new 2990 32 core threadripper #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:07 PM EST

Hi, Martin. So glad you could join us for our #festive special! #caschat

In reply to @martincaddy

Bob_Higham Dec 11 @ 3:07 PM EST

A1 Class set of Chromebooks perhaps! #caschat #nevergonnahappen

In reply to @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:08 PM EST

Hi, Ben, So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @hengehall

martincaddy Dec 11 @ 3:08 PM EST

A1) Raspberry Pi Sense Hat could be fun! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:09 PM EST

Welcome, Bailey, So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @baileyhenson_ed

juleslearning Dec 11 @ 3:09 PM EST

A1 Computing being given higher profile in primary and secondary. #caschat

MrsLMJ Dec 11 @ 3:09 PM EST

A1 - already getting it @scratch 3.0 #caschat

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:09 PM EST

A1 Can Santa Elves rewrite my KS3 curriculum?? If not then some more fun stuff for the micro:bits to add into KS3 #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

stormeducation Dec 11 @ 3:09 PM EST

I've just acquired a #chromebook it's impressively fast! Only problem is i have to keep logging in #caschat

In reply to @Bob_Higham, @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:10 PM EST

Question 1 is live! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:05 PM EST

Q1. What #Computing related item would you like Santa to put under your tree this year? #caschat

phillipscompsci Dec 11 @ 3:10 PM EST

A1 Lego mindstorms robots #cAschat

In reply to @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:10 PM EST

Hi, Julia. So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @juleslearning

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:10 PM EST

Well if @makeymakey are doing xmas pressies for teachers ............ #caschat #countmein 😉

In reply to @hengehall, @Mr_Comp_Sci, @clcsimon, @makeymakey, @makeymakey

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:11 PM EST

I second that #caschat

juleslearning Dec 11 @ 3:09 PM EST

A1 Computing being given higher profile in primary and secondary. #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:11 PM EST

Hi, Bob. So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @Bob_Higham

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:11 PM EST

Evening, Donna. So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @DdR333

hengehall Dec 11 @ 3:12 PM EST

You might just get that with the NCCE #caschat

In reply to @juleslearning

Bob_Higham Dec 11 @ 3:12 PM EST

at least it is quick - we force all our KS2 pupils to sign in to GSFE every time they use chrome - much much slower in windows 7 #caschat

In reply to @stormeducation, @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:12 PM EST

Hi, Peter, So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @stormeducation

MrHeadPrimary Dec 11 @ 3:12 PM EST

LEGO boost #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:05 PM EST

Q1. What #Computing related item would you like Santa to put under your tree this year? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:12 PM EST

#love @makeymakey #caschat

hengehall Dec 11 @ 3:06 PM EST

I’ve had my eye on a @makeymakey for a while... #caschat
In reply to @clcsimon, @makeymakey

stormeducation Dec 11 @ 3:13 PM EST

#caschat you inspired us to write a blog post about how we created our simple #Christmas Wordsearch software program https://t.co/H2dGbqWgYV. We hope it may be of interest to young aspiring programmers

juleslearning Dec 11 @ 3:13 PM EST

Here's hoping! #caschat

In reply to @hengehall

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:14 PM EST

Hi, Alex. So glad you could join us for our #festive special! #caschat

In reply to @OkComputing, @lowtheband

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:14 PM EST

lol :D #caschat

In reply to @hengehall, @Mr_Comp_Sci, @makeymakey

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:16 PM EST

Q2. What are your favourite #festive themed Computing activities? #caschat

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:16 PM EST

CAS Wirral hub has been postponed due to poorliness of hostess and the guest speaker not being able to make it. Will post a new date this week #caschat

Pi_In_The_Sky Dec 11 @ 3:16 PM EST

Flight case for the Astro Pi #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

suesentance Dec 11 @ 3:16 PM EST

Happy Christmas #caschat

KJSICT Dec 11 @ 3:16 PM EST

A2: Not quite Christmas, but I loved the snowflake activity in Touch Develop - need new ideas now though! #caschat

MrHeadPrimary Dec 11 @ 3:16 PM EST

If BEER > 0 Drink BEER else buy Beer #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

martincaddy Dec 11 @ 3:17 PM EST

A2) A bit of fun with the microbit making Christmas display images. #caschat

Mr_Comp_Sci Dec 11 @ 3:17 PM EST

A2 - Python Christmas carol program using the PC's speaker #caschat

MrHeadPrimary Dec 11 @ 3:17 PM EST

We had fun last year taking part in the @codeclub make a animated greeting card competition. #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:16 PM EST

Q2. What are your favourite #festive themed Computing activities? #caschat

MrsLMJ Dec 11 @ 3:18 PM EST

A2 - binary colouring and @hourofcode #Grinch game is fantastic. Not really festive themed but their #DanceParty is the most fun year 6 have ever had in school (as every single one of them told me today) #caschat

Somerset_eLIM Dec 11 @ 3:18 PM EST

Christmas knock knock jokes in Scratch. Amazing how creative children are whichever algorithm they base their programming on. #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:19 PM EST

Hi, Tim. So glad you could join us for our #Christmas special! #caschat

In reply to @MrHeadPrimary

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:19 PM EST

A2 12 days of Christmas Programming Challenge, Secret Santa person generator #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

Pi_In_The_Sky Dec 11 @ 3:19 PM EST

Not computing, not challenging but gave us all great joy: My Y5 Code Club made disco baubles #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:19 PM EST

Thanks for sharing, Peter! :) #caschat

stormeducation Dec 11 @ 3:13 PM EST

#caschat you inspired us to write a blog post about how we created our simple #Christmas Wordsearch software program https://t.co/H2dGbqWgYV. We hope it may be of interest to young aspiring programmers

DdR333 Dec 11 @ 3:19 PM EST

#caschat A2 we did this today- Christmas character @SpheroEdu challenges https://t.co/3YSSBQwWsb

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:20 PM EST

A2: For the younger ones, it is making Xmas themed micro bit badges, for older ones it is advent calendars in scratch 🤓 #caschat

Bob_Higham Dec 11 @ 3:20 PM EST

A2. At Code Club this week we programmed microbits with festive music using https://t.co/kQbHZL8oPd (can't recall whose site that is :-). Hope in the new year to maybe have a choir of microbits synched using radio. #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:20 PM EST

Question 2 is live! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:16 PM EST

Q2. What are your favourite #festive themed Computing activities? #caschat

Pi_In_The_Sky Dec 11 @ 3:21 PM EST

And turtle snowflakes is going down a (snow)storm in Python. #caschat (Simple things are best).

In reply to @clcsimon

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:22 PM EST

Year 2 had fun yesterday doing CodeLab and other coding games on Google Santa tracker https://t.co/xzK3NfersY #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:22 PM EST

The link didn't work but I looked back and it looks like you had great fun with the Sphero #caschat

In reply to @DdR333, @SpheroEdu

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:23 PM EST

A2 #Caschat

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:22 PM EST

Year 2 had fun yesterday doing CodeLab and other coding games on Google Santa tracker https://t.co/xzK3NfersY #caschat
In reply to @clcsimon

clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:23 PM EST

Such a cute site, I used the code a snowflake for an advent challenge thing I am doing. #caschat

In reply to @MWimpennyS, @clcsimon

stormeducation Dec 11 @ 3:23 PM EST

Q2 #caschat We once made a Christmas themed software program, and our customer wanted promo shots in the July. It was so weird thinking Christmas thoughts when it was so hot outside!

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:24 PM EST

we did this last week, all classes love it #caschat

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:22 PM EST

Year 2 had fun yesterday doing CodeLab and other coding games on Google Santa tracker https://t.co/xzK3NfersY #caschat
In reply to @clcsimon

phillipscompsci Dec 11 @ 3:24 PM EST

Christmas Cards using Binary and Hex #CasChat

In reply to @clcsimon

DdR333 Dec 11 @ 3:24 PM EST

#caschat Also 3d Printed snowmen today as rewards for work in #hourofCodeWeek with @ultimaker and #cura A2

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:24 PM EST

#Love it! Have you seen my #festive music #coding resources for #python , Scratch and #microbit ? >> https://t.co/2GG7YPda8i #caschat A2.

In reply to @Mr_Comp_Sci

Mari_Clare Dec 11 @ 3:24 PM EST

My P5 class tried Snowball Fight by @codeclubscot @CodeClub on @scratch last week for #CSEdWeek (although they soon got distracted by the flossing and dabbing cats on Dance Party for #hourofcode2018 by @codeorg #caschat 😊

In reply to @clcsimon, @codeclubscot, @CodeClub, @scratch, @codeorg

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:24 PM EST

#Love it! Thanks for sharing, Lisa! #caschat

MrsLMJ Dec 11 @ 3:18 PM EST

A2 - binary colouring and @hourofcode #Grinch game is fantastic. Not really festive themed but their #DanceParty is the most fun year 6 have ever had in school (as every single one of them told me today) #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:25 PM EST

#love it! #caschat

Pi_In_The_Sky Dec 11 @ 3:21 PM EST

And turtle snowflakes is going down a (snow)storm in Python. #caschat (Simple things are best).
In reply to @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:26 PM EST

Thanks for sharing, Donna! #caschat

DdR333 Dec 11 @ 3:19 PM EST

#caschat A2 we did this today- Christmas character @SpheroEdu challenges https://t.co/3YSSBQwWsb

clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:26 PM EST

A2 I remember doing this as an ICT teacher and using ppt to make interactive cards and advent calendars #caschat

In reply to @phillipscompsci, @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

Q3. How do you plan to unwind over Christmas? What are your tips for making the most of the #festive break? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

lol! #caschat

MrHeadPrimary Dec 11 @ 3:16 PM EST

If BEER > 0 Drink BEER else buy Beer #caschat
In reply to @clcsimon

Mr_Comp_Sci Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

That's great thanks! Forgot you could do that in Scratch. Problem is mine start searching for the sheet music. I prefer trial and error. #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

Dance party! I spent my whole lunch hour with this, some year 8s and a huge interactive board. Awesome! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:24 PM EST
#Love it! Thanks for sharing, Lisa! #caschat
- MrsLMJ Dec 11 @ 3:18 PM EST
  
  A2 - binary colouring and @hourofcode #Grinch game is fantastic. Not really festive themed but their #DanceParty is the most fun year 6 have ever had in school (as every single one of them told me today) #caschat

Mr_Comp_Sci Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

A3 - Turn off emails. Don't look at work. There really isn't anything that can't wait. #caschat

OkComputing Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

A1 I'd like Santa to buy me one of these - https://t.co/ptRwpW7PXB #caschat

whaleygeek Dec 11 @ 3:28 PM EST

I built a 192 microbit orchestra, does that count? (See my pinned tweet, last 4 mins of video) #caschat

In reply to @Bob_Higham, @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:28 PM EST

Happy Christmas, Sue! #caschat

In reply to @suesentance

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:28 PM EST

A2 I remeber doing that too. Now it's on #Scratch and #ScratchJr #caschat

In reply to @clairegowland, @phillipscompsci, @clcsimon

MrHeadPrimary Dec 11 @ 3:28 PM EST

Eat, drink, be merry. PLay lots of games. Board and Video. #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

Q3. How do you plan to unwind over Christmas? What are your tips for making the most of the #festive break? #caschat

MrsLMJ Dec 11 @ 3:28 PM EST

A3 👆🏽#caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:28 PM EST

This I also do over the year but not just snowmen of course, you may want to try simplyfi3d as your slicer though @DdR333 if yu can get the cash for it #caschat

DdR333 Dec 11 @ 3:24 PM EST

#caschat Also 3d Printed snowmen today as rewards for work in #hourofCodeWeek with @ultimaker and #cura A2

martincaddy Dec 11 @ 3:28 PM EST

A3) Time out catch up with family and friends! Also watch too much TV!! #caschat

KJSICT Dec 11 @ 3:29 PM EST

A3: spend time with Friends and family! Leave the laptop switched off! #caschat

phillipscompsci Dec 11 @ 3:29 PM EST

Work emails off, if I’m feeling really brave leave my laptop at work #CasChat

In reply to @clcsimon

MrsLMJ Dec 11 @ 3:29 PM EST

Until a year 6 girl asks “Who ‘was’ Madonna?” 😰😨😱🙈 #caschat

In reply to @clairegowland

teslagirls2 Dec 11 @ 3:29 PM EST

Q2 This year I'm loving the Google Santa tracker village activities #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:29 PM EST

So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @Mari_Clare, @codeclubscot, @CodeClub, @scratch, @codeorg

juleslearning Dec 11 @ 3:29 PM EST

A3 Family, family, family. All else can be put aside. #caschat

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:29 PM EST

A3 Sleep! :-) #caschat

franklank Dec 11 @ 3:30 PM EST

A2 https://t.co/1sYPc1cFRl Draw and animate a Santa or Christmas tree etc #CASCHAT

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:30 PM EST

A3: I think this year at home we are dusting off the wii for a bit of fun #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:30 PM EST

Question 3 is live! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

Q3. How do you plan to unwind over Christmas? What are your tips for making the most of the #festive break? #caschat

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:31 PM EST

A3 Planning to finish writing my @HelloWorld_Edu article and send it to @mberry #caschat

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:31 PM EST

I'll never be that brave #GCSEMockMarking #ALevelMockPrep #caschat

In reply to @phillipscompsci, @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:31 PM EST

Great advice - especially re emails! #caschat

Mr_Comp_Sci Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

A3 - Turn off emails. Don't look at work. There really isn't anything that can't wait. #caschat

missedabracket Dec 11 @ 3:31 PM EST

I'll second that! #caschat

In reply to @MWimpennyS

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:31 PM EST

A3 Bit of gaming, lots of family time #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:32 PM EST

Hear, hear! #caschat

juleslearning Dec 11 @ 3:29 PM EST

A3 Family, family, family. All else can be put aside. #caschat

MissSTwigg Dec 11 @ 3:33 PM EST

Hi gang! Sorry I'm late, just double checking over resources! Favourite Christmas song has to be "This christmas" by @BandPictureThis #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon, @BandPictureThis

OkComputing Dec 11 @ 3:33 PM EST

A2 - hacking Christmas jumpers - https://t.co/IoR6YuB2D5 #caschat

OkComputing Dec 15 @ 5:55 PM EST

Crumblise your Crimble by reprogramming your jumper @RedfernElec stylie #coding #christmasjumperday

clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:33 PM EST

A3 - it has to be the holiday that you stop. THe one to enjoy totally. I will be turning the laptop off and putting away. #caschat I will however, be turning on the xbox!

In reply to @clcsimon

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:33 PM EST

A3 playing Minecraft with my 6 year old son #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:33 PM EST

#caschat #CatTeachers

In reply to @MrsLMJ, @clairegowland

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:34 PM EST

Used this with year 4 last week, they all loved it 😍 #caschat

franklank Dec 11 @ 3:30 PM EST

A2 https://t.co/1sYPc1cFRl Draw and animate a Santa or Christmas tree etc #CASCHAT

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:34 PM EST

Good to hear it, Martin! #caschat

martincaddy Dec 11 @ 3:28 PM EST

A3) Time out catch up with family and friends! Also watch too much TV!! #caschat

OkComputing Dec 11 @ 3:34 PM EST

A3 Determined to get the 3D printer I built last Christmas printing some better quality prints! #caschat

MissSTwigg Dec 11 @ 3:35 PM EST

A3. Sleep, sleep and more sleep! I think not having to wake at half 5 on the daily will be a good start 😂 #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:27 PM EST

Q3. How do you plan to unwind over Christmas? What are your tips for making the most of the #festive break? #caschat

Vanderpere Dec 11 @ 3:35 PM EST

Seasons greetings! #caschat (Sorry I’m late) 🎄

clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:35 PM EST

That said, we have a week off after NYE so I bet £100000 my laptops back on! #caschat

clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:33 PM EST

A3 - it has to be the holiday that you stop. THe one to enjoy totally. I will be turning the laptop off and putting away. #caschat I will however, be turning on the xbox!
In reply to @clcsimon

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:35 PM EST

#love it! #caschat

OkComputing Dec 11 @ 3:33 PM EST
A2 - hacking Christmas jumpers - https://t.co/IoR6YuB2D5 #caschat
- OkComputing Dec 15 @ 5:55 PM EST
  
  Crumblise your Crimble by reprogramming your jumper @RedfernElec stylie #coding #christmasjumperday

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:37 PM EST

Make sure you do Alex, but it does become an obsession really quickly..😜#caschat

OkComputing Dec 11 @ 3:34 PM EST

A3 Determined to get the 3D printer I built last Christmas printing some better quality prints! #caschat

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:37 PM EST

My aim is to make it to 2019 from when I break up with no work. PS4 over here though #caschat

In reply to @clairegowland

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:37 PM EST

Never too late. So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @MissSTwigg, @BandPictureThis

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:38 PM EST

Q4. How do you keep your students engaged / on task until the very last day of term? #caschat

anglonemi Dec 11 @ 3:38 PM EST

Evening! Fashionably late as usual. A2: the Grinch and Frozen resources on #HourOfCode, the nice/naughty list as intro to databases, and teaching digital literacy (fact checking) with Norad Santa Tracker for the ones who no longer believe. #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:39 PM EST

Never too late, Katie. So glad you could join us for our #festive special! #caschat

In reply to @Vanderpere

Bob_Higham Dec 11 @ 3:39 PM EST

A3 - house full of family and precious time with my grandchildren #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:39 PM EST

#caschat - very much like the fact checking of Norad! Consider that stolen. Thanks!

In reply to @anglonemi

BitbyBot Dec 11 @ 3:39 PM EST

We do this every year! Especially love curling as a family comp. Everyone from Grandpop to the smallest! #caschat Sees more uptime than the ps4 I think!

In reply to @sneekylinux

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:40 PM EST

Question 4 is live! #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:38 PM EST

Q4. How do you keep your students engaged / on task until the very last day of term? #caschat

martincaddy Dec 11 @ 3:40 PM EST

A4)I'm going to sound a bit miserable here - keep the routine going, give them something to learn, do some teaching and avoid the DVD's etc, it sounds hard but it makes life a lot easier!! #caschat (The learning can have a Christmas theme though! )

KJSICT Dec 11 @ 3:40 PM EST

A4: you don’t! Start Christmas activities alongside play/concert rehearsals! #caschat

MrHeadPrimary Dec 11 @ 3:40 PM EST

We hang on until the last week in primary, then it is parties, church, performances and Christmas activities. Oh and toy day. #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

DdR333 Dec 11 @ 3:40 PM EST

A4 #caschat lots of physical computing opportunities, trialling tech and finding out how to use for themselves. Unplugged activities and the chance to finish/ improve on projects that have engaged them

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:38 PM EST

Q4. How do you keep your students engaged / on task until the very last day of term? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:40 PM EST

Hi, Emma. So glad you could join us! #caschat

In reply to @anglonemi

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:40 PM EST

A4 Stickers, housepoints, chocolate! Christmas music :-) #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:41 PM EST

A4, with a twist on the tasks. Yr9-11 programming challenges with a Christmas theme, Yr12's get a network lesson (bring in their consoles and make a LAN), Yr13's used to do an algorithm lesson (making pizza) but this year we are mixing it up by going to an escape room #caschat

In reply to @clcsimon

Mr_Comp_Sci Dec 11 @ 3:41 PM EST

Sad that we feel, especially in Secondary, that every last lesson can't be wasted. We should embrace the time of year. #caschat

In reply to @KJSICT

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:42 PM EST

Being a Secondary teacher, I completely forgot about toy day! #BringsBackFondMemories #caschat

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sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:42 PM EST

Here is one of my printers about to start #caschat

DebugEdu Dec 11 @ 3:42 PM EST

A4. Everything you do has to have value have a point, that's how engagement is assured #caschat

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MissSTwigg Dec 11 @ 3:42 PM EST

A4. Luckily I'm back in university training on the school's last week, but I can already tense some students wanting everything Christmas. #caschat

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DebugEdu Dec 11 @ 3:43 PM EST

#caschat evening all. Sorry missed the start what did I miss?

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:43 PM EST

#Love this! #caschat

MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:41 PM EST

A4, with a twist on the tasks. Yr9-11 programming challenges with a Christmas theme, Yr12's get a network lesson (bring in their consoles and make a LAN), Yr13's used to do an algorithm lesson (making pizza) but this year we are mixing it up by going to an escape room #caschat
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missedabracket Dec 11 @ 3:44 PM EST

A3. Planning to unwind with some #BingeWatching of #netflix and #nowtv. I've been that busy I haven't watched anything in ages. #TheWalkingDead #caschat

DebugEdu Dec 11 @ 3:45 PM EST

My philosophy is learning still needs to be done, even if it's not towards a specification point it can be fun and engaging #caschat

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BitbyBot Dec 11 @ 3:45 PM EST

A1 A newer raspi. Been happy to make do, but my son has finally commandeered my best one, so I need a new one. Fair, right? #caschat

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clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:45 PM EST

In my last school, we used to have a huge fun day on the last day of term, with a fair, so everyone had to work up to the last day. Worked well. #caschat

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clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:45 PM EST

Never seen #TheWalkingDead Heard good things abot it though! #caschat

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sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:47 PM EST

A4: As all mine are little guys we just have some fun at the end but will be using google music maker next week for them to make their own Xmas🥰 tunes. #caschat

BitbyBot Dec 11 @ 3:47 PM EST

Q2. Had fun doing christmas tunes in Sonic Pi a while back. #caschat. This year I've just been doing Dance Party with everyone from Y5 to Y8! So fun. #caschat

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MrHeadPrimary Dec 11 @ 3:47 PM EST

Gotta Shoot. Have fun all at #caschat

BitbyBot Dec 11 @ 3:48 PM EST

#caschat is so good, I've clearly tagged it twice. natch.

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clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:49 PM EST

Q5. With 2019 looming, what aspect of Computing will you personally focus upon in your own professional development? #caschat

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:49 PM EST

A4 Actually we finish tomorrow perks of independent school #caschat

clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:50 PM EST

Q5 - A level focus really, each year I have to relearn some of the content. I would like to be more confident. #caschat

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MrHeadPrimary Dec 11 @ 3:50 PM EST

Assessment for me #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:49 PM EST

Q5. With 2019 looming, what aspect of Computing will you personally focus upon in your own professional development? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:50 PM EST

Binary representation of images lesson (Festive edition) >> https://t.co/BIBFDUP5Wb A2. #caschat

martincaddy Dec 11 @ 3:51 PM EST

A5) Become more accomplished with Python so I feel confident trying a little in upper primary #caschat

DebugEdu Dec 11 @ 3:51 PM EST

A5 cyber security I think #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:49 PM EST

Q5. With 2019 looming, what aspect of Computing will you personally focus upon in your own professional development? #caschat

DdR333 Dec 11 @ 3:51 PM EST

For personal interest, Machine Learning and striving for more #STEM #STEAM integration #caschat A5

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:49 PM EST

Q5. With 2019 looming, what aspect of Computing will you personally focus upon in your own professional development? #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:51 PM EST

You are not alone! #caschat

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MrsMounsey Dec 11 @ 3:51 PM EST

A5 - No particular aspect of computing other than finessing what I have. It's time to settle down a little before adding in more new things. #caschat

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clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:52 PM EST

#rubItIn :D #caschat

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KJSICT Dec 11 @ 3:52 PM EST

A5: Continue to develop my skills working with SLD/AS children, it’s been a huge learning curve so far! #caschat

MrsLMJ Dec 11 @ 3:52 PM EST

Series 3 of #Travelers starts this Friday. You have time to catch up with the first 2 if you give up eating. And sleeping. Well worth it though #BestShowEver @bradtravelers @TRVLRSseries #caschat

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Mr_Comp_Sci Dec 11 @ 3:52 PM EST

A5 - Finding out how to encourage a more systematic and useful approach to problem solving. #caschat

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:52 PM EST

Thanks, Tim! #caschat

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sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:52 PM EST

A5: For me, it will be to master sonic pi so I know what I am doing in class 😁😇👍#caschat

Bob_Higham Dec 11 @ 3:53 PM EST

A5 A couple of steps back from both Pupils and Teachers #caschat I'd like to do more with Sonic Pi and Node Red.

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Pi_In_The_Sky Dec 11 @ 3:54 PM EST

Sooooo very very much for me to learn and do this year! :) #caschat

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MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:54 PM EST

A5 To continue to develop coding pedagogy and progression. Keep my eyes on the new national centre @WeAreComputing and how that develops as well as read @HelloWorld_Edu and of course #caschat

missedabracket Dec 11 @ 3:54 PM EST

A5 Carrying out research in to teaching programming through #Agile and #PairProgramming. #caschat

BitbyBot Dec 11 @ 3:55 PM EST

Q5. Ever deepening my Python skills. Revisiting C# as I hear that's getting a lot of support higher up... Thoughts anyone? #caschat

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clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:55 PM EST

Remember you're not alone! You have always got the lovely folks at #caschat to help!

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Vanderpere Dec 11 @ 3:56 PM EST

A5 I want to continue to think about pedagogy and a research informed approach to CS. I think we’re sometimes all consumed about what we want to teach we sometimes neglect how to teach it #caschat

sneekylinux Dec 11 @ 3:56 PM EST

A5: Pt 2, and also master building snaps for Linux as I'm struggling a little with getting sonic pi to work correctly. #caschat

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:57 PM EST

A5 Would like to do some action research #caschat

clairegowland Dec 11 @ 3:57 PM EST

Keep meaning to spend some time with it, but never get time! #caschat

In reply to @BitbyBot, @clcsimon

OkComputing Dec 11 @ 3:58 PM EST

A5 - actually getting round to finishing (and in some cases starting) some of the builds I have bought the bits for including this for example - https://t.co/NXQTC1u8ny #caschat

MWimpennyS Dec 11 @ 3:58 PM EST

A5 develop some curriuclum content about AI and ML perhaps bring my Google Assistant back into the classroom again #caschat

missedabracket Dec 11 @ 3:58 PM EST

I've been waiting for S3 of #Travelers - perhaps it could be incorporated in to an AI scheme of work?! #caschat

In reply to @MrsLMJ, @bradtravelers, @TRVLRSseries

clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 3:59 PM EST

Totally agree! You should speak to @suesentance #caschat

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clcsimon - Moderator Dec 11 @ 4:00 PM EST

Huge thanks to everyone who has supported #caschat throughout the year. There's no #caschat next week as I have work commitments and we'll be taking our usual break over Christmas but we will be back for a New Year special on 8th Jan. Merry Christmas everyone and happy New Year!