Tell us a little about your organisation. Volcano Theatre is an independent theatre company and community arts centre based in Swansea city centre. In addition to devising and performing original theatre here in Swansea and world-wide, we run a programme of creative opportunities free of charge for our local community. How did you get started working with Technocamps? We were approached by Technocamps … Darllen mwy
Astudiaeth Achos: Jake Laycock
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. Hi, I’m Jake Laycock, a Software Engineer at CGI based in South Wales. I joined the Swansea DA course through CGI straight after finishing my A-Levels. I have a passion for problem-solving and tackling challenges, which is at the core of what I do as a Software Engineer. My work focuses … Darllen mwy
Astudiaeth Achos: Sean Powell
Sean works as the Associate Curriculum Partner (Digital) for the South East Wales Education Achievement Service (EAS), supporting all schools across 5 local authorities. His role involves supporting schools with the leadership of digital skills, providing professional learning to schools on the range of tools available on Hwb and through Apple and supporting schools with school improvement and essentially anything … Darllen mwy
Astudiaeth Achos: Archbishop McGrath
Thomas Fricker took part in our Robotics Competition back in 2016 and – along with his fellow team members from Archbishop McGrath Comprehensive School and teacher Fiona Greenwood – won at our grand final. This year, he supported his younger sister and the 2023 Archbishop McGrath team in their bid to reclaim the title of Champions! Here’s his story… Thomas … Darllen mwy
Astudiaeth achos: Byron Hopkin
Byron has been teaching for over 20 years, and is currently an IT teacher at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman. He is undertaking Technocamps’ 18-day Professional Learning Programme for Computing teachers and support staff. Before the course, Byron was teaching Music and Music Technology (key stage 4 and 5), as well as IT (key stage 3), and is now concentrating on IT, … Darllen mwy
Astudiaeth Achos: Chris Owen
Chris Owen is the deputy head and Year 4 teacher at Deighton Primary School in Tredegar, South Wales. As a school, they have utilised the expertise within Technocamps to support and enhance their Science and Technology curriculum alongside raising the profile for careers within STEM for learners across the school. Technocamps has allowed the school to deliver Science and Technology … Darllen mwy
Astudiaeth Achos: Becki Bawler
Becki Bawler has been involved with Technocamps for about 6 years. Having qualified as a French teacher but with a little IT experience and an interest in the subject, she became the IT teacher and used support from Technocamps to run more computing based activities for learners at her school. Becki also attended an Introduction to Python workshop a few years … Darllen mwy
Astudiaeth Achos: Julie Walters
Julie worked as Technocamps’s Project Manager between 2018-2021, which inspired her to develop her computing skills as the programme aimed to upskill the children and workforce in Wales. Here, she tells us more about her experience with Technocamps as both a staff member and a student. Tell us a little about yourself.I am Julie Walters. I tell everyone that I … Darllen mwy
Astudiaeth Achos: Leigh Edwards
Since receiving his first computer as a gift at age 11 (25 years ago), Leigh Edwards has had an interest in how computers can be a vehicle for creativity, and how varied this can be. He is now a teacher at Hirwaun Primary School near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, where he is the school’s Digital Champion, responsible for DCF … Darllen mwy
Astudiaeth Achos: Luke Clement
Our Operations Manager, Luke Clement, has recently completed our Degree Apprenticeship programme at Swansea University. Here, we look at how it has helped him improve his knowledge of computing and progress his career. Luke has been working for Technocamps for 5 years, initially as a Delivery Officer and now as the Operations Manager based at our main hub in Swansea. … Darllen mwy