Programming Principles
I like these analogies and principles for programming basics, nice talking points for teachers using Code Academy as a starting point for teaching programming.
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Thanks to my network
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The Changing Landscape of Disadvantage – What Do MAT Leaders Need To Know? (Data Trends)
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Failing Our Most Vulnerable – Thoughts on FFT Repeat Suspensions & Exclusions Report
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LWF11 Prof Andrew Blake – MD: Microsoft Research Cambridge – NUI
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