computing café blog
Things that I've written myself.
Latest Blog Post
Explore how 'vibe coding' is shifting programming from syntax to natural language and what this means for the future of Computer Science classrooms.
Older Posts
Discover why students whizz through digital text and learn evidence-based classroom strategies to improve deep reading.
Discover why oversimplifying computing education fuels digital dementia and how to reintroduce intellectual friction to restore deep focus and critical thinking.
Discover why AI models default to "Dr. Sarah Chen" for fictional experts and how to spot AI placeholders.
Computing is genuinely difficult. Discover why it’s hard, why that’s okay, and how to shift your mindset for success.
Is AI bad for the planet? We explore the real environmental cost of AI compared to everyday activities like boiling a kettle and streaming, plus tips for sustainable use.
Are we using supercomputers to complicate simple classroom tasks? Discover why schools must stop over-digitizing education and reclaim the power of human connection.
Why 'Vibe Coding' and 'AI Hallucinations' Are Now in the Dictionary - and What It Means for Your Computing Lessons
"Digital natives" are losing the ability to understand how technology works. We explore the 'Paradox of Proficiency,' the failure of the current CS GCSE, and propose a new, holistic curriculum framework to turn consumers into creators.
The modern MVP is a lie. It has become a justification for "Mediocre Vague Prototypes." We explore why the current MVP mindset fails and propose a better alternative: the Simple, Lovable, and Complete (SLC) model.
Noteworthy Computing Blogs
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abitofcs4fn.org
Computer Science is fun. Prepare yourself for the weird world of the future: where robots are our friends, where super-hero powers are for real, where reading minds is possible and where jewellery is clever, really clever.
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computationx.wordpress.com
Thoughts about computing, education and research. Follow https://twitter.com/IAmKatharineC for more views and opinions.
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cs4fn.blog
This is the blog site for cs4fn (Computer Science for Fun). We will post articles as a blog here. There are hundreds and hundreds of fun cs4fn articles though, on just about every topic to do with computer science. They can all be found on the main cs4fn site: https://www.cs4fn.org/ - literally brilliant.
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computinged.wordpress.com
Computing Education Research is about how people come to understanding computing, and how we can facilitate that understanding. Follow https://twitter.com/guzdial for more views and opinions.
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www.advanced-ict.info
These are blog posts from Computing and ICT in a Nutshell. The first (i.e. bottom) seventeen were written for the TES' Subject Genius series, but that has now closed and the section has been removed from their site.
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httcs.online
Blog from Alan Harrison, author of "How to teach Computer Science".
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www.ictineducation.org
"The purpose of this website is to share ideas about education and, especially, education technology and related subjects." Follow https://twitter.com/terryfreedman for more views and opinions.
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mrcolley.wordpress.com
A blog from Mr Colley - Computing At School master teacher. Lead Practitioner of Computing, ICT and T&L. Follow https://twitter.com/MrAColley for more views and opinions.
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blog.teachcomputing.org
Blog postings from the National Centre for Computing Education in the UK.
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teachinglondoncomputing.org
"Our aim is to support schools, both in London and globally, to provide outstanding and fun computing education." Follow https://twitter.com/JoBrodie for more views and opinions.
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digiteacher.wordpress.com
How can technology be used in education to best teach the critical thinking skills we need going into the 21st Century? This blog aims to explore these and related issues. Follow Dorian Love on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Love_DA) to stay up-to-date.
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Last modified: May 3rd, 2026
