Issue 27 Integrated computer science
While in some countries, such as England, computing is taught as a standalone subject, in others, like the USA, computing concepts are integrated across the school curriculum. The argument for making computing and computer science (CS) standalone has been to offer better-quality education. But as digital technology increasingly shapes our world, it may be that thoughtfully integrating CS across subjects is the most effective way to empower all young people to become confident and critical technology users.
Whether or not you teach CS in an integrated way, this issue of Hello World offers plenty of ideas from your fellow educators for how to empower your students.
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.