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Sdd session is digging into standard algorithms this evening. Great to have CS teachers in the room at the very start of term.

Great new mnemonic to help standard algorithms at higher!

STACS upskilling tutors are reviewing use of trace tables in this evening’s session.

Some algorithms place a higher cognitive load on learners. Good to recognise this when presenting code to learners.

Feedback from real classroom experience is a great start for deeper discussion

Chatting about rubber duck debugging! Great to share tips like this!

We are sharing ideas for ide alternatives.

Breakpoints can be very useful in generating evidence at project time for advanced higher. Great to know!

Generative AI can be used to create question contexts. Potentially a useful timesaver.

This evening in session 2 the tutor team is starting with input validation for html forms.

Excellent tips about ensuring design of forms makes clear the validation that is required.

Example of good practice in generating evidence of test input validation

Comprehensive testing is important in wdd but also in ddd and sdd. A good opportunity to reinforce this important skill.

Intriguing analogy here to explain how the CSS float property affects HTML elements!

Using the pool analogy to explain the behaviours of block elements and inline elements.

How should learners explain the behaviour of the blocks when float is applied?

Really good problem solving opportunity when using a mix of flier and clear. What is the logical explanation for what can been seen. Helps learners form strong understanding of element layout.

A new ddd scenario from this evening’s tutorial. Starting very soon.

Children’s Minister Natalie Don-Innes visited Kirkhill Primary School to see how spatial learning resources support classrooms as part of University of Glasgow’s STEM Space pilot, co funded by Scottish Government and the Turner Kirk Trust. Spatial learning boosts maths and STEM. ➡️bit.ly/468A5Ov