Programming Pedagogy for Secondary Schools

Ben Garside serves as a Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation bringing extensive educational experience from his 14-year career as a classroom teacher for students aged 11-18 Since joining the Foundation in 2019 he has made significant contributions to computing education through his involvement in developing The Computing Curriculum and creating online courses He has played a crucial role in producing content for Ada Computer Science and most notably leads the Experience-AI program a groundbreaking educational initiative developed in partnership with Google DeepMind His work focuses on making AI education accessible and understandable for young learners emphasizing the importance of preparing students to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world The Experience-AI program under his leadership provides comprehensive resources including lesson plans slide decks worksheets and student-facing videos designed to help teachers integrate AI and machine learning into their curriculum His expertise extends to helping educators understand and teach AI concepts regardless of their technical background demonstrating his commitment to making AI education accessible to all His approach emphasizes teaching fundamental AI concepts to help students develop critical thinking skills and make informed decisions about AI applications in their future lives His passion for AI education drives his work in preparing young people to understand and adapt to rapid technological changes while ensuring they can engage meaningfully with AI technologies

Rebecca Franks served as a Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation where she specialized in developing educational resources and learning materials for secondary educators with over 15 years of teaching experience Her work at the Foundation focused on creating content for both formal and informal education settings including the development of the Teach Computing Curriculum She was instrumental in establishing frameworks for non-formal learning pathways working alongside Dr Tracy Gardner to create the innovative 3-2-1 Make framework which helps bridge the gap between learners' aspirations and their technical capabilities Her expertise contributed to designing beginner-friendly scaffolded learning paths that support students' design skills and relate to their interests As part of the Foundation's content development team she focused on creating resources that were both accessible and engaging particularly for coding clubs and young people learning at home She demonstrated particular skill in developing project-based learning materials that encourage creativity and technical understanding Her approach to educational content development emphasized practical application and student engagement making complex computing concepts more approachable for learners Beyond her professional achievements she enjoys spending time outdoors particularly walking her dog in the countryside Her contributions to computing education have left a lasting impact through the various resources and frameworks she helped develop during her tenure at the Foundation Her work continues to influence how computing is taught and learned in both formal and informal educational settings