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Ben Davies

@b3ndavi3s

Primary Computing Subject Lead at BCS. CAS Barefoot Ex-primary teacher, SLE, ITT trainer, resource developer, author.

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πŸ”¦MEMBER SPOTLIGHTπŸ’«

@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!πŸ”₯

#CSed #TeamCompSci #MemberSpotlight

04.04.2025 08:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

25.03.2025 21:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

25.02.2025 18:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

A Barefoot mapping document is an excellent idea.

19.02.2025 11:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Achievery | Create your account Create your account for free to explore The Achievery, a digital platform designed by experts for educators, parents, and families to engage K-12 students.

www.theachievery.com/en/account/s...

14.02.2025 11:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New resources from Scratch and a chance to win a free t-shirt.

14.02.2025 11:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#TeamCompSciπŸ“’ 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

πŸ”—https://bit.ly/4hwxbpW
#CSed

30.01.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

πŸ”—https://bit.ly/4aHynoj
#CSed #Edusky

29.01.2025 17:41 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There’s a task for later dig out my copy of primary computing quickstart from the cupboard of denial.

07.01.2025 08:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

06.01.2025 09:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yesterday, I enjoyed watching Wallace and Gromit, and Gavin and Stacey. Today, I have enjoyed using an Oxford comma.

26.12.2024 11:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ChatGPT search tool vulnerable to manipulation and deception, tests show Exclusive: Guardian testing reveals AI-powered search tools can return false or malicious results if webpages contain hidden text

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

24.12.2024 10:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Too many young people leave school without the necessary #digitalskills for work and life!

πŸ’»94% of girls and 79% of boys drop #CSed at 14
πŸ’»Over half a million women are missing from IT

Read @juliaadamson.bsky.social article hereπŸ”—https://buff.ly/4guBDVO
#TeamCompSci #FutureofEdTechCampaign2024

13.12.2024 18:29 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud Exclusive: Age, disability, marital status and nationality influence decisions to investigate claims, prompting fears of β€˜hurt first, fix later’ approach

www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

06.12.2024 09:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry Tig. I share Nott rim the guardian app. I assumed it would include the link.

06.12.2024 08:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud

06.12.2024 05:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Take a look at @b3ndavi3s.bsky.social pick for #primaryresource of the month!πŸ₯³

@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

30.11.2024 18:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Cloned customer voice beats bank security checks www.bbc.com/news/article...

05.12.2024 07:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It reminded me of when I was asking for a birthday cake with ten candles on (for Barefoot’s ten year celebration) and got images with 15, 11, 9 then 12 candles. Each time saying β€œhere is your clipart style two layer sponge cake with exactly ten lit candles on it.” I use it in training sessions now.

03.12.2024 10:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Did it tell you confidently that it had done exactly what you had ask for e.g here is an image of steps in an algorithm suitable for pupils aged 5-7 with no text included. πŸ˜‚

30.11.2024 12:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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
πŸ‘‰ https://buff.ly/4eRIQhp

#TeamCompSci #CSed

29.11.2024 18:25 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

29.11.2024 17:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Next to 1000? #physicalcomputing 🀞

28.11.2024 22:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Three of our thematic communities are part of the 1K clubπŸ₯³ 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 bioπŸ”—
#CSed #EduSky

27.11.2024 18:09 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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28.11.2024 22:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You can say it but you are not going to convince me.

28.11.2024 22:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You ended up with a resource for teaching about AI hallucinations πŸ˜‚

28.11.2024 22:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

16.11.2024 20:53 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Have you checked out #teamcompsci?

28.11.2024 18:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@wearebcs.bsky.social and @computingatschool.bsky.social have made the move

23.11.2024 10:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0