Ok - I know I upset a lot of Pythonistas with my "BBC CodeLab" stunt at
PyconUK. I do sincerely regret any upset I caused anyone, the talk was meant to
stimulate talk and discussion about whether it was a good idea and how feasible
it could be. I accept I was wholly misguided in using such a rouse when there
was already so much good work taking place. I did have honourable intentions,
but used nefarious means to achieve my goal of raising the profile of computing
in schools.
If you dare watch the talk, you will find it here
http://teachcomputing.wordpress.com/2011/09/26/bbc-b-to-python-gcse/
Suffice to say, I will be eating 'Humble Pi' or HumblePy for some time to come.
;-)
So - imagine how surprised I was to discover in the last few days that the real
BBC (not the one in my head) are actually seriously considering a BBC Micro in
schools project! I thought my Christmas had come early! I don't wish to claim
any credit for this, I am sure it was something that was already on the table
before I came and opened my big gob.
If you don't believe me - that's ok with me. The fable of 'The Boy Who Cried
Wolf' springs to mind.
So you don't need to take my word for it, Professor Keri Facer of Manchester
Metropolitan Uni has been asked by the BBC to gather a network of teachers,
programmers/developers and university lecturers/professors to gauge te level of
interest in a 'BBC Micro Project'
She requests that anyone with an interest email her directly at
k.fa...@mmu.ac.uk
Can I please urge anyone who values the principle of allowing children in the
UK to experience a little (or a lot) of what programming is to contact her and
express your interest.
If we want the BBC to sit up and take an interest - we need to show our level
of interest and commitment to this cause.
Alan O'Donohoe
@teknoteacher
07791 126056
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