Hello World: new computing magazine for educators
Source: raspberrypi.org
Hello World is a new computing and digital making magazine produced by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Computing At School for teachers and educators. It aims to provide resources, lesson plans, and articles on various computing topics to help introduce young people to digital making. The magazine is available entirely free as a Creative Commons PDF download and also free in print for UK-based educators.
Categorisation
Stage 2: Builder (8-10)Pattern Recognition & Data AnalysisAlgorithmic & Procedural ThinkingSpatial & Abstract ReasoningScreen-Assisted / HybridCoding ActivityPrint-and-Play GameSTEM ExperimentArts & Crafts
Props & Materials Required
- •Computers
- •Raspberry Pi (implied for smart home control, general platform)
- •Scratch software
- •Python software
- •Blender software
- •Robotics kits (for maze solvers, turtle robots)
- •Makerspace materials (general)
Why It Works & Notes
Parent Note:
Key concepts learned include physical computing principles, computer science education methodologies, visual and text-based programming (Scratch, Python, Snap!), robotics, 3D modeling, establishing educational environments like makerspaces and Code Clubs, and pedagogical approaches to teaching computing.