Issue 30 Critical thinking in the age of AI
The speed and convenience that AI tools promise is enticing. But how and why should we teach young people, and ourselves, to think critically, especially when using AI products?
Hello World issue 30 aims to help. Our writers answer questions such as what do educators bring to the table when teaching with digital technologies and whose knowledge is shaping AI? There’s an excellent overview of the Brookings Institution report on the current landscape of benefits and risks of generative AI in children’s education. We also hear from educators who are focusing on pedagogy before prompts, developing not only their own confidence in using AI tools, but their critical thinking skills as well.
Past issues
Special editions
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The Big Book of Computing Content
Hello World’s second special edition is here! Whilst our first special edition focused on how we can teach computing, The Big Book of Computing Content focuses on what we can teach. From data and information, to the effective use of tools, to artificial intelligence, The Big Book of Computing Content explores what we mean by computing and aims to provide a common language to describe the different areas of study and competencies, giving you an indispensable companion to understanding the breadth of knowledge contained within this constantly evolving subject. This book complements our first special edition and, as such, it follows the same principle of introducing you to up-to-date research followed by our favourite stories from past Hello World issues, in which educators like you have put that content into practice.
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The Big Book of Computing Pedagogy
The Big Book of Computing Pedagogy: Hello World’s first-ever special edition focuses on approaches to teaching computing in the classroom, and includes some of our favourite pedagogically themed articles from previous Hello World issues, as well as a couple of never-seen-before features. This special issue aims to be your companion to learning about tried-and-tested approaches to teaching computing. It bridges the gap between research and practice, giving you accessible chunks of research, followed by stories from trusty educators who have tried out various approaches in their classroom or educational space.