The theory seems be that flat line practical activities don’t build knowledge ... the building is through the connection of concept using technical vocab and no context down to familiar context with non technical vocabulary and then back up again to concept and technical vocab +1

Part 2 - but we need to do more research with younger learners and different contexts . It makes sense to me - from my teaching activity ... I have delivered fun unplugged activities and later learners recall the fun - but not why they did it... but research needed ;)

Mick Chesterman It doesnt have to-its the shape that matters and it depends on the context. But even with hands on play early it may be worth noting briefly the learning outcome first so you are doing hands on play with a purpose not just play -but why?That might lead to a more cliff edge start.

Mick Chesterman One thing to realise is that its not actually single waves -it is waves inside waves and waves following waves (within a session & session to session) so it can be a bit moot where the start is. You always want students in a position to be packing in their heads not flat-lining.

Oooo we should talk my research is in program design and design patterns (not quite oop view) was indicated from research with lots of expert teachers - dm me and we can discuss !

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Quick questions for computer enthusiasts - does pygame work on Trinket or any other code playground?

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Question for all - If we want to support local professional repairers what are good review website options? they all seem quite corporate! Any pros / cons?

Todmorden has an amazing space called The Makery. During this visit, we explore the tool library and discuss #dEdTech: youtu.be/nHGSnMCrgt4 thanks to Mick Chesterman

Tickets are selling fast with the last few remaining for Sheelanagig on 27th Nov Todmorden Unitarian. Doors open at 18.45pm. Opening the show are The Mother's, followed by Frank and Kara. Sheelanagig will be on at 20.45pm. Tea, coffee, cake and bar available all evening.

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⚡️ Noisy Toys are IN THE HOUSE! 💥 Join us, and them, this Feb half term for some Steampunk Science! Open 9am - 5pm every day from Saturday 12th to Sunday 27th Feb. ALL visits must be booked in advance: eureka.org.uk/book-visit/

🎲Call for Papers!🎮 We're very excited to be inviting submissions to Multiplatform 2: Corporealities, a two-day conference on bodies and embodiment in games! The deadline for submission is Friday, 6 May. Click the link for more details: bit.ly/3NlFVku

There's a Free Bike Workshop on how to change tyres and repair punctures coming on on Sat 25th at the Makery. Here's the link for how to book. eventbrite.co.uk/e/341247609787

All registrations for #playlearn202122 close tomorrow at 5pm. Just a handful of places left.