Tell us a little about yourself and your work. My name is Jayden, and I am 20 years old. I am currently in the third year of an electrical/automation engineering Degree Apprenticeship with Tata Steel, attending UWTSD one day per week and working full-time at Tata Steel for the rest of my week. At work, I have been working on … Read More
Case Study: Simon Lewis
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I have worked for Tata Steel and its previous companies (Corus/British Steel) since 1998 after completing an EngD in Materials Engineering. I have worked in a variety of technical, product management, IT and Surface Inspection systems section manager. I work closely with Swansea University Computer Science, being a member of several … Read More
Case Study: Lara Duke
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I work at Swansea University as an Assessment and Awards Officer. My role specifically involves monitoring, overseeing, and providing guidance on academic integrity and academic misconduct, including procedures, processes, and training. How did you get started working with Technocamps? I saw the courses advertised on the Swansea University Yammer feed. Which … Read More
Case Study: Jessica Lewis
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I’m currently an ICT and Computer Science teacher at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe, about to begin my tenth year in education. I spent the first four years of my teaching career in a primary school before transitioning to secondary in 2020. Teaching Computer Science through the medium of Welsh is … Read More
Case Study: Inspire Training
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. Here at Inspire Training our focus is on supporting 16-18-year-olds by preparing them for the world of work through tailored training programmes and practical experiences. Our mission is to equip learners with skills that enhance employability and confidence. How did you get started working with Technocamps? We started working with Technocamps … Read More
Case Study: Volcano Theatre
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 … Read More
Case Study: 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 … Read More
Case Study: 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 … Read More
Case Study: 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 … Read More
Case Study: 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 … Read More
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