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William Lau

@mrlau.bsky.social
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Assistant Head. Computing teacher. Author. MSc Teacher Education. Teach First 06 cohort. All views expressed are my own. mrlaulearning.com computercombatcards.com www.linkedin.com/in/william-lau-745…

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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
There is a government consultation on narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges. You can respond here: consult.education.gov.uk/reliable-and...
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Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges - Department for Education - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
With World Book Day next week. Here's a reading list of books for budding computer scientists. Excel format and printed posters (UK) available here: www.mrlaulearning.com/2022/10/book...
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
In the hospital school, over the last 2 years, we have used Cricut machines to teach graphic design . Here's what they have designed and made during their stay in hospital. The way we teach computing keeps evolving.
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John Cusack @johncusack.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
We've all asked pupils to teach a peer. How about asking a pupil to teach an AI? Pupils who taught ChatGPT how to program achieved: - Better test scores - Improved code readability & clarity - More confidence & stronger problem-solving skills No impact on code correctness doi.org/10.48550/arX...
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Learning-by-teaching with ChatGPT: The effect of teachable ChatGPT agent on programming education
This study investigates the potential of using ChatGPT as a teachable agent to support students' learning by teaching process, specifically in programming education. While learning by teaching is an e...
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
The fascinating practice of pointing and calling: blog.gembaacademy.com/2020/05/11/t... Amusing thought, could this work in the classroom?! It’s similar to narrating the positive I guess.
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The Point of Pointing and Calling
Improvement Learning, Improved.
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Andy Colley @mracolley.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
If you want to follow along with my session at #BCLC24, here's the link to the slides. docs.google.com/presentation...
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BCLC 24.pptx
Developing Your Department Andy Colley MrAColley@bsky.social Who? HOF Technology & HOD Computing @ Laurus Cheadle Hulme AST/Lead Practitioner/CAS Master Teacher LearningDust host
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Simon Johnson @clcsimon.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
FREE 'Back-to-school' Scratch & Python lessons (Fully mapped to England, Wales, ISTE & CSTA standards) Each lesson includes self-guided (in-browser) tutorials and worked examples >> www.teachwithict.com/programming-...
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
How do you know when the momentum is shifting in education? When influential teachers and leaders start to talk about engagement, motivation, connection, belonging and belief.
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
What have hormones got to do with learning? Check out these insights on belonging from Pamela Cantor MD. And find out more at buildingbelonging.org youtu.be/3ZAvOwS1rl8?...
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The Biology of Learning and Its Link to Belonging: Pamela Cantor, M.D. Explains
YouTube video by History Co:Lab
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Looking forward to hearing more about this.
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Leon Furze @leonfurze.com · 23/11/2024
Treat AI like it’s software… because it is. Transcription, coding, document processing, image recognition etc. are all useful for educators. I’ll post this week about using AI as software and not treating it like a human. #artificialintelligence #aieducation #aiedu #aiined #aiinedu
Screenshot of ChatGPT used for transcribing handwritten notes. The ChatGPT app is open with a photo of notes, and the response from ChatGPT reads: “Here is the transcription of the handwritten margin notes:
"There's a useful analogy for Al in here.
As origami, where everything that happens is an expression of paper, in Al everything..."
The rest of the notes seem incomplete or partially obscured. Let me know if you'd like help interpreting this further!”
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Great to get some insights on the latest developments in AI and how AI can be used in education @infosys.bsky.social @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
How can AI support teaching and learning? Here's a sneak preview of a chapter from the second edition of Teaching Computing in Secondary Schools. NotebookLM has summarised my excerpt and re-presented it as a podcast! Have a listen and let me know what you think: on.soundcloud.com/L5baBigjKyVE...
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
Fascinating podcast on the role of AI in the classroom. Jane Waite proposes possible frameworks for teaching AI podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h... via @bengarside.com
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What is the role of AI in your classroom?
Podcast Episode · Hello World · 27/05/2024 · 42m
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 27/10/2024
If you're a teacher who has never used Chat GPT but want to know how to get started. Here is an excellent guide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJf...
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An Introduction to Chat GPT for Teachers
YouTube video by I AM Schools
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Here's a compelling argument for a "GCSE Computing" . An excerpt is shown below with the full proposal below: milesberry.net/2024/10/gcse... via @mgberry.bsky.social Do take the time to read the full proposal before commenting! 😉
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 24/09/2024
Just signed up for The Big Computing Leadership Conference. Overview here: rundontwalk.co.uk/2024/06/12/t... Primary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/537845/b... Secondary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/528596/b... Thanks to Phil Wickins and @mraharrison.bsky.social
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The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2024 – Booking now open!
If you didn't attend The BCLC 2023, here is a quick catch up on what you missed: https://youtu.be/SA4tHA8uWTo Bucks, Berks and Oxon Computing Hub are happy to announce that The BCLC '24 has been sched...
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 23/09/2024
10 year flashback to 2014. As a new HOD, I asked my students to decorate their books as an optional homework. Here are the best ones. A thread. 🧵
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 23/09/2024
Topical trends in Computer Science Education research. Full bibliometric analysis by Rahman et al. (2023) here: mojes.um.edu.my/index.php/JU...
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 11/09/2024
Cool simulation which demonstrates AI / ML algorithmic bias in recruitment: www.survivalofthebestfit.com
survivalofthebestfit.com
Algorithms can be biased
Learn about how machine learning models can inherit human bias
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 02/09/2024
Single-word Ofsted inspection ratings scrapped www.tes.com/magazine/new... Via TES
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DfE scraps Ofsted single-word school inspection grades
Single-word headline judgements to be removed with ‘immediate effect’ as part of a government shake-up of school accountability and improvement
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Alison Peacock @alisonpeacock.bsky.social · 31/08/2024
Let’s continue to grow this platform in the manner it has started - a wonderfully collegiate, informative, interesting space for educators everywhere. Hurrah! @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
Great micro site with lesson ideas and resources for Social, ethical, legal issues in computing: social.cs.washington.edu/sfl-curricul... via University of Washington The accompanying research paper from SIGCSE 2024: dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1... #TeamCompSci #CASchat #EduSky #CSEd
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
Great thread for teachers, regardless how many years you have been in the classroom.
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
Strong agree. A fascinating take on "live" curriculum decisions. Some of the best decisions on a curric are made organically. Planning a curric and sticking to it exactly sometimes leads to mundane, monotonous lessons. I like having 2 buffer lessons in every half term for this flexibility
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
Pleased with these holos! Our son and daughter helped me make these holographic Computer Combat Cards as gifts for our pupils. The time taken makes it difficult to price, so I have started giving away one holo with each order on the computer combat cards website. #teamcompsci #caschat #csed
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
A couple of comprehensive documents: The AI Toolbox: Best AI Tools for Schools and The ABC's of AI: What Educators Need to Know
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
The key to behaviour management in any classroom and school is balancing structured discipline approaches with relationship-building and intrinsic motivation. An article which I would recommend to all teachers and leaders in schools: www.researchgate.net/publication/... #edusky #uked #educators
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
Using generative AI in the classroom: a guide for computing teachers: computingeducationresearch.org/blog-using-g... via @raspberrypi.bsky.social @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social #teamcompsci #caschat #csed #edusky #uked
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Using generative AI in the classroom: a guide for computing teachers - Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre
The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 by OpenAI brought Generative AI (GenAI) to the attention of educators and society. GenAI presents numerous opportunities for enhancing teaching and learning in ...
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
4 sites offering creative commons icons: 1) thenounproject.com - Mostly CC BY 2) iconduck.com 3) pixabay.com CC0. A few icons. Millions of images, videos and music too! 4) creazilla.com CC0 New site with lots of colourful images, 3D models and fonts. #teamcompsci #caschat #csed #edusky #uked
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5 million+ Stunning Free Images to Use Anywhere - Pixabay - Pixabay
Find your perfect royalty-free image or video to download and use. ✓ Royalty-free ✓ No attribution required ✓ High quality images.
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William Lau @mrlau.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
Every teacher should be a teacher of reading. So much of our knowledge, vocabulary and magic is subject dependent. Poster in print form here: computercombatcards.com/product/book... Free digital here: drive.google.com/drive/folder... #teamcompsci #caschat #csed #edusky #uked
Books for budding computer scientists
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