Ben Davies
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social
Primary Computing Subject Lead at BCS.
CAS Barefoot
Ex-primary teacher, SLE, ITT trainer, resource developer, author.
CAS Barefoot
Ex-primary teacher, SLE, ITT trainer, resource developer, author.
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🔦MEMBER SPOTLIGHT💫
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social highlighted @hodge-jo.bsky.social because she has 'been a constant source of inspiration and advice for the CAS community for countless years!
We love celebrating the #EducationCommunity and all your incredible work!🔥
#CSed #TeamCompSci #MemberSpotlight
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social highlighted @hodge-jo.bsky.social because she has 'been a constant source of inspiration and advice for the CAS community for countless years!
We love celebrating the #EducationCommunity and all your incredible work!🔥
#CSed #TeamCompSci #MemberSpotlight
April 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🔦MEMBER SPOTLIGHT💫
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social highlighted @hodge-jo.bsky.social because she has 'been a constant source of inspiration and advice for the CAS community for countless years!
We love celebrating the #EducationCommunity and all your incredible work!🔥
#CSed #TeamCompSci #MemberSpotlight
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social highlighted @hodge-jo.bsky.social because she has 'been a constant source of inspiration and advice for the CAS community for countless years!
We love celebrating the #EducationCommunity and all your incredible work!🔥
#CSed #TeamCompSci #MemberSpotlight
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Really interesting CAS session this afternoon all about Developing and implementing an AI strategy in schools.
www.computingatschool.org.uk/events/2025/...
@computingatschool.bsky.social @b3ndavi3s.bsky.social #AIEducation #PrimaryEducation #DigitalStratergy #AILiteracy
www.computingatschool.org.uk/events/2025/...
@computingatschool.bsky.social @b3ndavi3s.bsky.social #AIEducation #PrimaryEducation #DigitalStratergy #AILiteracy
March 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Really interesting CAS session this afternoon all about Developing and implementing an AI strategy in schools.
www.computingatschool.org.uk/events/2025/...
@computingatschool.bsky.social @b3ndavi3s.bsky.social #AIEducation #PrimaryEducation #DigitalStratergy #AILiteracy
www.computingatschool.org.uk/events/2025/...
@computingatschool.bsky.social @b3ndavi3s.bsky.social #AIEducation #PrimaryEducation #DigitalStratergy #AILiteracy
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Loved being part of this brilliant @computingatschool.bsky.social #EYFS session hosted this evening by @rcoultart.bsky.social. It was great to hear from esteemed practitioners waving the flag for EY computing skills and sharing top resources!
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social
@compscitsui.bsky.social
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social
@compscitsui.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Loved being part of this brilliant @computingatschool.bsky.social #EYFS session hosted this evening by @rcoultart.bsky.social. It was great to hear from esteemed practitioners waving the flag for EY computing skills and sharing top resources!
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social
@compscitsui.bsky.social
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social
@compscitsui.bsky.social
New resources from Scratch and a chance to win a free t-shirt.
February 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
New resources from Scratch and a chance to win a free t-shirt.
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#TeamCompSci📢 take a look at @b3ndavi3s.bsky.social #ResourceoftheMonth
✨Online Safety in EYFS✨
Uploaded by Jiotty Kaushal!
Ben says, this is 'a great way to introduce the main themes of E-Safety to children in #EYFS and #KS1!'
Thank you Jiotty for sharing it
🔗https://bit.ly/4hwxbpW
#CSed
✨Online Safety in EYFS✨
Uploaded by Jiotty Kaushal!
Ben says, this is 'a great way to introduce the main themes of E-Safety to children in #EYFS and #KS1!'
Thank you Jiotty for sharing it
🔗https://bit.ly/4hwxbpW
#CSed
January 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#TeamCompSci📢 take a look at @b3ndavi3s.bsky.social #ResourceoftheMonth
✨Online Safety in EYFS✨
Uploaded by Jiotty Kaushal!
Ben says, this is 'a great way to introduce the main themes of E-Safety to children in #EYFS and #KS1!'
Thank you Jiotty for sharing it
🔗https://bit.ly/4hwxbpW
#CSed
✨Online Safety in EYFS✨
Uploaded by Jiotty Kaushal!
Ben says, this is 'a great way to introduce the main themes of E-Safety to children in #EYFS and #KS1!'
Thank you Jiotty for sharing it
🔗https://bit.ly/4hwxbpW
#CSed
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#TeamCompSci check out @beccip.bsky.social Secondary #ResourceoftheMonth
✨R354 - Algorithms✨
Uploaded by Thomas Lund, Becci says it's 'great to use with #GCSE Students'
Thanks for sharing a great resource Thomas!
🔗https://bit.ly/4aHynoj
#CSed #Edusky
✨R354 - Algorithms✨
Uploaded by Thomas Lund, Becci says it's 'great to use with #GCSE Students'
Thanks for sharing a great resource Thomas!
🔗https://bit.ly/4aHynoj
#CSed #Edusky
January 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#TeamCompSci check out @beccip.bsky.social Secondary #ResourceoftheMonth
✨R354 - Algorithms✨
Uploaded by Thomas Lund, Becci says it's 'great to use with #GCSE Students'
Thanks for sharing a great resource Thomas!
🔗https://bit.ly/4aHynoj
#CSed #Edusky
✨R354 - Algorithms✨
Uploaded by Thomas Lund, Becci says it's 'great to use with #GCSE Students'
Thanks for sharing a great resource Thomas!
🔗https://bit.ly/4aHynoj
#CSed #Edusky
Lots of exciting primary events coming up from @computingatschool.bsky.social this half term for more details and to find out what other sessions we are running head to www.computingatschool.org.uk/events
January 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Lots of exciting primary events coming up from @computingatschool.bsky.social this half term for more details and to find out what other sessions we are running head to www.computingatschool.org.uk/events
Yesterday, I enjoyed watching Wallace and Gromit, and Gavin and Stacey. Today, I have enjoyed using an Oxford comma.
December 26, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Yesterday, I enjoyed watching Wallace and Gromit, and Gavin and Stacey. Today, I have enjoyed using an Oxford comma.
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Too many young people leave school without the necessary #digitalskills for work and life!
💻94% of girls and 79% of boys drop #CSed at 14
💻Over half a million women are missing from IT
Read @juliaadamson.bsky.social article here🔗https://buff.ly/4guBDVO
#TeamCompSci #FutureofEdTechCampaign2024
💻94% of girls and 79% of boys drop #CSed at 14
💻Over half a million women are missing from IT
Read @juliaadamson.bsky.social article here🔗https://buff.ly/4guBDVO
#TeamCompSci #FutureofEdTechCampaign2024
December 13, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Too many young people leave school without the necessary #digitalskills for work and life!
💻94% of girls and 79% of boys drop #CSed at 14
💻Over half a million women are missing from IT
Read @juliaadamson.bsky.social article here🔗https://buff.ly/4guBDVO
#TeamCompSci #FutureofEdTechCampaign2024
💻94% of girls and 79% of boys drop #CSed at 14
💻Over half a million women are missing from IT
Read @juliaadamson.bsky.social article here🔗https://buff.ly/4guBDVO
#TeamCompSci #FutureofEdTechCampaign2024
Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud
December 6, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud
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Take a look at @b3ndavi3s.bsky.social pick for #primaryresource of the month!🥳
@hodge-jo.bsky.social shared the stand-out resource🤩
✨'A wonderful intro to #KS2 #physicalcomputing resources'
✨'Contains examples of engaging cross-curricular projects to try'
Could yours be next?
#TeamCompSci #CSed
@hodge-jo.bsky.social shared the stand-out resource🤩
✨'A wonderful intro to #KS2 #physicalcomputing resources'
✨'Contains examples of engaging cross-curricular projects to try'
Could yours be next?
#TeamCompSci #CSed
November 30, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Take a look at @b3ndavi3s.bsky.social pick for #primaryresource of the month!🥳
@hodge-jo.bsky.social shared the stand-out resource🤩
✨'A wonderful intro to #KS2 #physicalcomputing resources'
✨'Contains examples of engaging cross-curricular projects to try'
Could yours be next?
#TeamCompSci #CSed
@hodge-jo.bsky.social shared the stand-out resource🤩
✨'A wonderful intro to #KS2 #physicalcomputing resources'
✨'Contains examples of engaging cross-curricular projects to try'
Could yours be next?
#TeamCompSci #CSed
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Cloned customer voice beats bank security checks www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cloned customer voice beats bank security checks
The BBC's You And Yours programme used AI to clone a reporter's voice to test bank security measures.
www.bbc.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Cloned customer voice beats bank security checks www.bbc.com/news/article...
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🚨 In response to the government’s curriculum reform consultation, @wearebcs.bsky.social are calling for a computing curriculum overhaul!
Let’s make lessons engaging & future-ready with #AI & data, ensuring all students leave school digitally literate
👉 https://buff.ly/4eRIQhp
#TeamCompSci #CSed
Let’s make lessons engaging & future-ready with #AI & data, ensuring all students leave school digitally literate
👉 https://buff.ly/4eRIQhp
#TeamCompSci #CSed
November 29, 2024 at 6:25 PM
🚨 In response to the government’s curriculum reform consultation, @wearebcs.bsky.social are calling for a computing curriculum overhaul!
Let’s make lessons engaging & future-ready with #AI & data, ensuring all students leave school digitally literate
👉 https://buff.ly/4eRIQhp
#TeamCompSci #CSed
Let’s make lessons engaging & future-ready with #AI & data, ensuring all students leave school digitally literate
👉 https://buff.ly/4eRIQhp
#TeamCompSci #CSed
I have spent the day running workshops of using micro bits to put the E in primary STEM at the SEERIH 10th anniversary conference. I also built a giraffe with KAPLA planks. A great end to the week.
November 29, 2024 at 5:41 PM
I have spent the day running workshops of using micro bits to put the E in primary STEM at the SEERIH 10th anniversary conference. I also built a giraffe with KAPLA planks. A great end to the week.
Next to 1000? #physicalcomputing 🤞
Three of our thematic communities are part of the 1K club🥳 So many of you have made history in these thriving groups, sharing resources, experiences, expertise + more
This is a sign #TeamCompSci if you aren't part of one of a CAS community, you are missing out!
Link in our bio🔗
#CSed #EduSky
This is a sign #TeamCompSci if you aren't part of one of a CAS community, you are missing out!
Link in our bio🔗
#CSed #EduSky
November 28, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Next to 1000? #physicalcomputing 🤞
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Three of our thematic communities are part of the 1K club🥳 So many of you have made history in these thriving groups, sharing resources, experiences, expertise + more
This is a sign #TeamCompSci if you aren't part of one of a CAS community, you are missing out!
Link in our bio🔗
#CSed #EduSky
This is a sign #TeamCompSci if you aren't part of one of a CAS community, you are missing out!
Link in our bio🔗
#CSed #EduSky
November 27, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Three of our thematic communities are part of the 1K club🥳 So many of you have made history in these thriving groups, sharing resources, experiences, expertise + more
This is a sign #TeamCompSci if you aren't part of one of a CAS community, you are missing out!
Link in our bio🔗
#CSed #EduSky
This is a sign #TeamCompSci if you aren't part of one of a CAS community, you are missing out!
Link in our bio🔗
#CSed #EduSky
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A reminder: Teachmeet Bett 2025 is going to be on Thurs 23rd Jan at 5.30 PM. If you want to give a talk - sign up here for a 2 minute or 7 minute presentation -> forms.gle/wuNHK3BQr1T5...
Link for the social will follow soon. Watch this space.
#tmbett25 #bettshow #edusky #uked
Link for the social will follow soon. Watch this space.
#tmbett25 #bettshow #edusky #uked
November 16, 2024 at 8:53 PM
A reminder: Teachmeet Bett 2025 is going to be on Thurs 23rd Jan at 5.30 PM. If you want to give a talk - sign up here for a 2 minute or 7 minute presentation -> forms.gle/wuNHK3BQr1T5...
Link for the social will follow soon. Watch this space.
#tmbett25 #bettshow #edusky #uked
Link for the social will follow soon. Watch this space.
#tmbett25 #bettshow #edusky #uked
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@computingatschool.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! #teamcompsci
November 21, 2024 at 10:42 AM
@computingatschool.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! #teamcompsci
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You're key to inspiring future digital professionals!
Our #Secondary community met + these are some takeaways:
✨ Tech is for everyone!
✨ +80% of tech roles don't require #programming skills
✨ #TechRoles support 'squiggly careers'
Full #careersintech blog 🔗https://bit.ly/3YZYQYP
#TeamCompSci #CSed
Our #Secondary community met + these are some takeaways:
✨ Tech is for everyone!
✨ +80% of tech roles don't require #programming skills
✨ #TechRoles support 'squiggly careers'
Full #careersintech blog 🔗https://bit.ly/3YZYQYP
#TeamCompSci #CSed
November 21, 2024 at 5:06 PM
You're key to inspiring future digital professionals!
Our #Secondary community met + these are some takeaways:
✨ Tech is for everyone!
✨ +80% of tech roles don't require #programming skills
✨ #TechRoles support 'squiggly careers'
Full #careersintech blog 🔗https://bit.ly/3YZYQYP
#TeamCompSci #CSed
Our #Secondary community met + these are some takeaways:
✨ Tech is for everyone!
✨ +80% of tech roles don't require #programming skills
✨ #TechRoles support 'squiggly careers'
Full #careersintech blog 🔗https://bit.ly/3YZYQYP
#TeamCompSci #CSed
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My first post on Bluesky 🌞
This morning in CityAM - Ethical Tech leadership could support a generational opportunity helping government adapt to rapid technological shifts, aligning public services with modern demands while upholding high standards of transparency, privacy and accountability
This morning in CityAM - Ethical Tech leadership could support a generational opportunity helping government adapt to rapid technological shifts, aligning public services with modern demands while upholding high standards of transparency, privacy and accountability
November 21, 2024 at 11:04 AM
My first post on Bluesky 🌞
This morning in CityAM - Ethical Tech leadership could support a generational opportunity helping government adapt to rapid technological shifts, aligning public services with modern demands while upholding high standards of transparency, privacy and accountability
This morning in CityAM - Ethical Tech leadership could support a generational opportunity helping government adapt to rapid technological shifts, aligning public services with modern demands while upholding high standards of transparency, privacy and accountability