Alan O'Donohoe - Becoming a Computing Teacher

This week on CAS TV, Alan O'Donohoe gives us some very practical tips and experiences that he learnt in how to become a more confident teacher of Computing. With humour and frankness, his tips will useful for any teacher who feels a little uncertain about the subject and how to approach it in all areas of their development. As well as any teacher, however confident. From subject knowledge, attitudes to dealing with Senior Leadership Teams and keeping your head above the 'digital' water; Alan's advice is clear, practical and worth a listen. The best thing is that they are also applicable to both Primary and Secondary and will help with professional development, confidence and a beginning guide to flipping your classroom practice and making the most out of your skills and time. Alan, began his teaching career as an IT teacher and was dropped into the subject of Computing. It was not his natural home and he wasn't even certain of how to teach it at first - let alone whether he could teach it. But he is now a real expert in the field and has much to share with those teachers progressing along the same journey. He is also a skilled Master Teacher who contributes much to CAS and teachers of computing wherever they are based. After watching, please visit CAS online where you can become a member and begin to access the practical help, resources and support to assist you in teaching Computing in the classroom. You can also subscribe to CAS TV to become more involved with the community and be alerted to any new content.