We are pleased to announce our upcoming CPD programme for primary school teachers happening this Autumn! This free programme aims to improve teachers’ knowledge of Computer Science and Computational Thinking and help them apply these skills in the classroom and across the school. Following the success of last year’s virtual sessions, we are pleased to launch our Autumn CPD programme. … Read More
Technocamps Annual Robotics Competition 2024: Where Robots Meet Sport
Over the last two weeks, 142 pupils from 26 schools across Wales joined us for our Annual Robotics Competition in partnership with the RAF! This year’s competition theme was Techathlon, and pupils were challenged to get into sports mode by designing and creating a robot that could tackle Olympic challenges such as basketball, shotput and weightlifting. Participants worked collaboratively in … Read More
Fully-Funded Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our innovative Degree Apprenticeship program enables you to “earn and learn,” allowing you to stay in full-time employment while earning a BSc (Hons) degree that applies your academic learning directly to your workplace. The best part? It’s completely free for both you and your employer. Here’s everything you need to know… What is a Degree Apprenticeship? Our Degree Apprenticeship programme … Read More
Newsbyte: Spring 2024
Hello, and welcome to your latest Technocamps Newsbyte! Here’s a glimpse into what we’ve been busy with since our last edition. As always, feel free to get in touch if there is anything we can help you with.
New Pytch Web App helps students to code
Pytch has just launched their brand new web app designed to help students in writing their own programs, with the aim to make Python coding accessible to learners of all levels by providing interactive tools and resources. Pytch uses the learners pre-existing knowledge of clock based programming languages like Scratch to give them a head start when programming more advanced, … Read More
Launching Technocamps Advanced!
Join us this summer for our FREE Technocamps Advanced workshops tailored for ages 14-19! From mastering Canva to programming a LEGO robot, our workshops are packed with exciting opportunities to expand your digital skills! Whether you have some coding knowledge or just dipping your toes into the digital world, there’s something for all at Technocamps Advanced. Every Tuesday and ThursdayStarting … Read More
GiST Event Celebrates International Women’s Day
In March, we hosted our annual Girls in STEM event, where we welcomed pupils from Birchgrove Comprehensive, Gowerton and Ystalyfera schools to our GiST Media Production workshops. Prior to the workshop, the girls were tasked with researching their Women in STEM inspiration. In the workshop, pupils were introduced to the state-of-the-art media suite on campus at Swansea University and were … Read More
Case Study: 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 … Read More
Game of Codes 2024
This March our Cardiff hub hosted the Game of Codes coding competition with this year’s theme centred around Sport and Health. This year, the competition saw the participation of 3 individual finalists and 13 teams. From wearable karate point-scoring t-shirts, olympic themed mini-games, clicker games promoting healthy eating and digital top trumps of weird and wonderful sports from around the … Read More
Empowering Women in STEM: International Women’s Day Celebration
Technocamps annual International Women’s Day Celebration event on Wednesday 8 March 2024. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Annually, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all … Read More