Archive for 2012

From Gamer to Racing Driver

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For those gamers in your class that play games dreaming of it being the real thing, this story is a sign that maybe it isn’t completely out of reach. Jann Mardenborough, a shy boy who spent a lot of time playing Gran Turismo has won a competition

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New Computing GCSEs Event

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For anybody interested in delivering GCSE Computing, there is an event coming up at Anglia Ruskin University with representatives from AQA, EDExcel and OCR talking about their GCSE in Computing/Computer Science/Computing Science – 8th May 5pm in Chelmsford – register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/s/8Yjf Coding at School will be

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Google Drive Released

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Google have launched a new cloud service called Google Drive. Similar to Microsoft SkyDrive and Dropbox, Google Drive will allow you to store, access and share files online. 5GB of storage are offered for free, but users will be able to upgrade up to 16TB (for $799.99

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Apps for Good Deadline Looms

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The Apps for Good deadline for becoming a school partner is fast approaching. If you wish to take part in this excellent programme, you need to have your application submitted by the 30th April. Head over to their website for more details Sources Apps for Good Website

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30th Anniversary of the ZX Spectrum

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Google’s doodle today is advertising the fact that it is the 30th anniversary of the ZX Spectrum. The ZX Spectrum was an 8 bit computer released by Sinclair in 1982 and earned Sir Clive Sinclair a knighthood. It was incredibly popular for programming (Sinclair Basic) and gaming.

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National Code Club Volunteers (KS2)

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A volunteer project has been set up to try and encourage programming in primary schools.  ’Code Club’ is aimed at students between the ages of 10-11 and their aim is to get the club up and running in 25% of UK primary schools by 2014. The club

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Microsoft Release RDS4 (Robotics)

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Microsoft have released the full version of their Robotics Developer Studio 4. It is built to incorporate the Microsoft Kinect sensor easily into robotic development. The robot recommended to go with the setup is available from Parralax.com for around £785 (which does not include the Kinect sensor),

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Code Race – Revise your HTML

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Code Race is a website that pits you against other coders in a race to solve HTML and CSS problems. To be able to use it you need to already have a good understanding of HTML and CSS – it would be too difficult for beginners. However

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Raspberry Pi on CBBC

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CBBC recently made a short video introducing the Raspberry Pi. Worth showing to younger students if you plan to purchase them for your school (if you can get your hands on any!). Source: CBBC Video

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Inside Foxconn: How the iPad is made

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An interesting video was uploaded to Youtube yesterday showing how the iPad in production in China. Certainly worth showing to your classes. Youtube Details: Marketplace Shanghai Bureau Chief Rob Schmitz is only the second reporter ever to gain access to visit the factory floor at Apple’s Chinese

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