Presented by: Brendan Goggin
I would propose to discuss the challenges facing computer science/coding in the primary school. These challenges would include inspiring and supporting teachers to take on coding and the pressure of the curriculum and the timetable. I would also plan to discuss the training of teachers correctly in the basics of computational thinking rather than how to achieve ‘bells and whistles’ on the screen.
Presenter Biography:
Brendan Goggin. Aged 41. Primary school teacher in Francis St CBS, D.8 since 2007. ICT coordinator in school. Mainly focus on Scratch, the Hour of Code and some VEX IQ Robotics. Volunteer in Coderdojo Athy since 2017.
