welcome to the computing cafe

A place to learn Computing (Computer science, Digital Literacy, IT) for all

The Computing Café is a place to learn about Computer Science, Digital Literacy and Information Technology. If you haven't been told already, choose a stage from the options below which best suits your needs. If you are here to explore other things, choose from the pages below.

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

Apart from the learning paths above (Stages 1 to 6), there are lots of other things to explore. Make a start from these pages and see what you can find...

about

It's all about me (and The Computing Café)

amazing podcasts

Page dedicated to podcasts focussed on computing, computer science with a little bit of maths. retro and STEM thrown in there as well.

basic electronics

A collection of resources for beginning electronics.

calendar

A calendar of computing birthdays and notable events

computing blogs

Did you know that 'blog' is short for 'web log'? Here are some thoughts related to computing.

computing foundations

Fundamental computer science principles and topics

disciplinary literacy in computing

Disciplinary literacy for computational thinkers

famous computer scientists

A list of (lots of) famous computer scientists.

fun stuff

Some fun, including puzzles to stretch your mind.

google

GOOGLE!

how to revise

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. 15 steps to revision success.

key terms explained

An ever expanding list of computing key terms and definitions

library

Books and general reading related to Computer Science and Computing.

maths

This page is mainly about maths

physical resources

Computing resources that you can literally pick up and play with.

retrozone

The RetroZone - step back into the history of computing. With a page dedicated to every major (and minor) computer manufacturer.

software applications

A list of software applications and tutorials vaguely related to computing.

sprints

Short, focussed computing projects

stage 3

Go Behind the Screen

the command centre

Command words demystified

tricks and tips cabinet

A collection of tips and tricks that don't fit anywhere else.

typing tutor

A simple typing tutor for a standard UK keyboard.

unplugged

Often, computing is very abstract so, by making it concrete, we can increase students understanding of computing processes an ideas. Unplugged computing activities take place away from the computer.