Author: Colin

  • Raspberry Pi

    As a computing teacher, I love all new technology. Therefore the idea of a cheap simple honest computer which should be accessible to everybody excites me. For £22 you can get a PC which hooks to the internet and will run a simple operating system.   <a href=”http://blog.eduk8.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Raspberry-Pi-computer.jpg”><img class=”aligncenter size-full wp-image-117″ title=”Raspberry Pi Computer” src=”http://blog.eduk8.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Raspberry-Pi-computer.jpg” […]

  • Five Box Diagram Question using Animation HD

    I have been using my iPad and a nifty wee app called Animation HD.  Here is my first attempts with it but clearly it has potential to do much, much more.  If only I devote some time to it.  

  • GLOW Future’s Announcement

    <a href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVD7k3nw_CQ&amp;feature=player_embedded”>Watch the Education Secretary’s Announcement on the Future of ICT within Education</a>     As set out on Michael Russell’s address there are 5 objectives which need to be considered in taking ICT within Scottish Education forward. I’m going to outline my thoughts here.   …   As a Principal Teacher in charge of […]

  • Advanced Higher Software Development Process

    I’m in the process of rendering a quick test for my advanced higher on the software development materials which are outlined within scholar.  Following their content, I have developed this quick test which will be posted here tomorrow! The answer sheet can be found here. SDP Quick Test Answer Sheet

  • Computing Systems Quick Quiz

    A few weeks ago some friends and colleagues introduced me to those Talking Tom, Talking Ben and Talking Gina Apps from the app store which talk back and repeat what you say.  I thought it would be a good idea to make a wee computing quiz for my computing class. This is my standard grade […]