Could the future of ICT in the classroom be more focused on computer science?
The Livingstone Hope Review highlights that school leavers need higher ICT qualifications. It was concerned that pupils were only being taught basic office skills as opposed to how to code with computers. Software such as Raspberry Pi has arisen that may make computer science more accessible and puts programming fully on the agenda. Google and Raspberry Pi have teamed together and given 15,000 sets of microcomputers to UK schools to inspire children to learn about coding. Google is also sponsoring ICT teacher training via a scheme in conjunction with the Teach First charity.
The Livingstone Hope Review highlights that school leavers need higher ICT qualifications. It was concerned that pupils were only being taught basic office skills as opposed to how to code with computers. Software such as Raspberry Pi has arisen that may make computer science more accessible and puts programming fully on the agenda. Google and Raspberry Pi have teamed together and given 15,000 sets of microcomputers to UK schools to inspire children to learn about coding. Google is also sponsoring ICT teacher training via a scheme in conjunction with the Teach First charity.
