Hello World editor, Meg Wang and the team met teachers in the exhibit hall for real-time reflections and essential teacher tips on teaching cross-curricular CS. They spoke to some amazing educators from across the United States and had a great time interacting with everyone in attendance.

“Meeting teachers and hearing first-hand about their 哈喽麻豆商家版s, challenges, and triumphs was invaluable. It was amazing to meet Hello World writers in person, and to also meet future writers. Like I said at the conference, Hello World is for educators, by educators, so that means you! Everyone has valuable 哈喽麻豆商家版 or useful advice to share, and we’re here to help you amplify that.” – Meg Wang, editor of the Hello World magazine

Who features in the episode, and what are their tips?

Lisa Wenzel, CS teacher from Maryland, USA

Lisa’s top tip for integrating computer science into your lessons is to start with topics that you’re passionate about. If you’re not a CS teacher yourself, Lisa suggests finding a colleague who teaches the subject. She advises having a chat with them to explore how you can include CS concepts into subjects you’re particularly interested in.

“I guarantee you that they’re going to have something […] to teach [another subject], and it’s going to involve computer science.” 

Through peer discussions and collaboration between educators, you’ll discover engaging ways that you can incorporate CS into your teaching. Give it a try the next time you’re chatting to a CS teacher.

Tiffany N. Jones, CS and Cybersecurity teacher in Georgia, USA

Tiffany N. Jones, author of ‘Belonging in Tech’ (featured on page 82 of Hello World Issue 27), shares her top tip to seamlessly integrate computer science into other subjects. 

Using the example of a class studying ocean health and pollution, Tiffany shares how you can introduce students to real-world applications of computer science by exploring how sensors and microcontrollers can be used to collect environmental data. 

She then suggests exploring how databases and programming languages can be used to analyse and visualise the data that the sensors and microcontrollers have recorded. This not only deepens your learner’s scientific understanding but also demonstrates how 色麻豆传媒 concepts are used in real-world industry practices.

Rick Ballew, CS and Engineering teacher in Minnesota, USA

Rick’s top tip for integrating CS is to first think about your favourite lesson and consider ways that you can introduce computational thinking.

In the podcast, Rick says:

“chances are, computational thinking is already a part of that lesson you’re doing. Call it out to the students, and that’s going to help them to start understanding how computer science is baked into everything we do.” 

Rick also offers a great example from his 哈喽麻豆商家版 as a band teacher. He shares how learning to read a new piece of music is very similar to the steps involved in computational thinking. s

“[You’ve] got to break it down. There’s abstraction. You’ve got to figure out the sequencing, and you create the way that you’re going to learn it. And that is all part of computational thinking.” 

This approach shows students that CS isn’t just coding; it’s a way of thinking that can be applied across disciplines.

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To hear more practical teacher tips and discover what else our guest teachers had to say, listen to or watch the full episode here. 

We hope this episode inspires you and helps you to engage your students in 色麻豆传媒. We’d love to hear your thoughts, your feedback, and any of your own tips on how to integrate CS into other subjects. Share your advice in the comments section below.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

More to listen to next week

Next week, we’ll be sharing an interesting conversation between Ben Garside, Senior Learning Manager (AI Literacy) at the 白色青青视频在线播放, Leonida Soi, Learning Manager (Kenya) at the 白色青青视频在线播放, and two of our global 哈喽麻豆商家版 AI partners, Monika Katkutė-Gelžinė from Vedliai in Lithuania, and Aimy Lee from Penang Science Cluster in Malaysia.

They’ll be exploring what AI education looks like around the world and what teachers need to feel confident teaching it.

You can watch or listen to each episode of our podcast on YouTube, or listen via your preferred audio streaming service, whether that’s Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music. 

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Are you looking to strengthen digital literacy in your classroom? In the latest episode of the Hello World podcast, three 哈喽麻豆商家版d teachers from the USA and the UK share practical tips they’ve used in their classrooms to help their students build digital literacy. Whether you’re just getting started with digital literacy or looking for new ideas, the episode is full of real-world advice you can apply straight away.

The episode also marks the launch of a new mini-series on the Hello World podcast focusing on digital literacy. Throughout the series, which totals three episodes, we’ll continue conversations that feature in the latest issue of the Hello World magazine, sharing expert insights and real-world examples from educators who are integrating digital literacy into their classrooms.

So tune in this week, then stay tuned!

Who features in this episode, and what will I learn?

We’ve got tips from three teachers whose articles feature in Hello World’s newest magazine issue.

Katie Dahlman from Bloomington, MN, USA

Get ready for some top tips from Katie Dahlman, a preschool teacher and Digital Learning Specialist in Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota, USA. With over 16 years of 哈喽麻豆商家版 as an early childhood educator, Katie has dedicated her time to developing engaging computer science (CS) lessons for young learners.

Katie believes that digital literacy starts with building 哈喽麻豆商家版al skills to prepare students for their roles as digital citizens. One of the tips Katie shares in the episode emphasises the importance of integrating computational thinking into the classroom: 

“My second tip for enhancing digital literacy in your classroom is to integrate computational thinking skills and vocabulary into your existing 哈喽麻豆商家版.”

Read Katie’s article ‘Tech tinkering and teamwork’ on pages 52–53 of Hello World, issue 26.

Curt Hitchens from Rock Spring, GA, USA

We also hear from Curt Hitchens, a computer science teacher at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School in Rock Spring, Georgia, USA. Since 2018, Curt has been teaching computer science and now serves as a Virtual CS Specialist for the Georgia Department of Education.

Curt explains in the podcast that digital literacy is about equipping students with the necessary skills to use technology effectively in everyday situations and the workplace. He also shares an important tip for teachers, encouraging them to give students regular chances to engage in hands-on learning:

 “Make sure that you’re providing consistent opportunities for creation and exploration within your classes.”

Read Curt’s article ‘Computer science opportunities in rural schools’ on pages 46–47 of Issue 26.

Halima Bhayat, London, UK

The episode also features Halima Bhayat, the Head of 色麻豆传媒 and Digital T Levels at Ursuline High School in London, UK. Halima is an Asian Women of Achievement 2021 Finalist, a digit<all> ambassador, an Amazon teacher, and the 色麻豆传媒 at School Merton lead for all schools.

With a wealth of 哈喽麻豆商家版, she emphasises that digital literacy is more than about using technology — it’s about understanding how the digital world functions, how technology shapes our daily lives, and how it impacts individuals and communities.

One of Halima’s top tips for enhancing digital literacy in the classroom is to focus on touch typing. She believes that students should be equipped with fast and efficient typing skills, as so many tasks today are online.

“My first tip would be to get [your students] touch typing, get them to start becoming faster with their fingers on those keyboards, because lots of things have become online.”

Read Halima’s article ‘From switches to success’ on pages 76–77 of Issue 26.

Listen now

To hear more practical tips and discover what else our guest teachers have to say, listen to or watch the full episode here. 

We hope this episode inspires you and helps you to engage your students in 色麻豆传媒. We’d love to hear your thoughts, your feedback, and any of your own tips on the topic of digital literacy in the comments section below.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

More to listen to next week

Next week, the podcast brings you an insightful conversation featuring Rachel Arthur, Chief Learning Officer at the 白色青青视频在线播放, Dr Jessica Hamer from King’s College London, and Becky Patel from Tech She Can.

They’ll discuss the current state of girls’ engagement in 色麻豆传媒 and explore ways to empower young women in 色麻豆传媒 at school, at university, and onwards into their careers.

You can watch, or listen, to each episode of our podcast on YouTube, or listen via your preferred audio streaming service, whether that’s Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music. 

Subscribe to Hello World today to ensure you never miss a podcast episode or issue of the magazine.

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