Computing At School Scotland Conference 2014

Saturday, 22 November 2014 from 09:00 to 17:00 (GMT)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Registration Information

Registration Type	Sales End	Price	Fee	Quantity
Computing Educator more info Standard ticket allocation for any educator with an interest in Computing from Primary, Secondary or Tertiary level education.	Ended	£15.00	£0.00
Computing Educator (with Arduino workshop in afternoon) more info Standard ticket allocation for any educator with an interest in Computing from Primary, Secondary or Tertiary level education. The Arduino workshop is taking place at the same time as the unplugged computing practical workshop and the afternoon senior phase seminars. Ticket price does not include any equipment to take away but you will be given advice on purchasing during the workshop.	Ended	£15.00	£0.00
IT Professionals more info IT Professionals with an interest in Computing education	Ended	£30.00	£0.00
PGDE/BEd Student and NQT more info Students and teachers purchasing this ticket will also have to email proof of eligibility to the organiser.	Ended	£10.00	£0.00
Invited Guest	Ended	Free	£0.00

Booking for this years conference is now closed but we hope you'll be able to join us at next years conference in 2015. CAS Scotland

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Event Details

Computing At School Scotland

Annual Conference

Saturday 22nd November 2014

“Very enjoyable day and well organised”

“Lots of teaching ideas”

“The industry keynotes were really inspiring”

"Q. What was good about the conference? A. everything!"

(Delegate feedback from 2013 CAS Scotland Teacher Conference)

What to EXPECT

Looking for inspiration to develop deeper and more engaging learning in Computing Science that has wide appeal at Primary and Secondary level?
Need creative ideas to develop your students computational thinking skills?
Want an opportunity to share your enthusiasm for Computing with like minded educators?
Like to hear about new tools, technologies and approaches you might use with your own pupils?

Then join us, for a unique opportunity to hear from practising teachers and educators about new ideas to really bring Computing to life.

Format of THE DAY

This year the conference is organised into

morning keynotes based around Computing Science in CfE from Education Scotland
afternoon keynotes on the impact of Computing from the Police Scotland's Cybersecurity division and Toshiba Medical Imaging.
a Senior phase track with seminars focused around teaching Higher Computing Science
a Broad General Education track on teaching Computing to Primary and lower Secondary pupils with seminars in the morning and practical hands-on activities in the afternoon.
an optional Arduino workshop in the afternoon.
a drop-in area where you can try out the extra-curricular opportunities that Coder Dojo, Lambda Jam and Code Club can provide.

Conference TIMES

Registration and breakfast will be from 8.30am till 9.30am

The event will close at 5pm when we hope you will stay for a CAS Scotland general meeting (as well as drinks and nibbles!)

What DOES IT COST?

The full ticket cost this year £15 due to the more streamlined format for this years conference and the generous donation of space by the School of Computing at Edinburgh Napier University. This bargain price still includes a light breakfast, teas and coffees, lunch and some goodies.

Do you have questions about Computing At School Scotland Conference 2014? Contact Computing At School Scotland