{"id":1158748,"date":"2023-07-10T10:08:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T14:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1158748"},"modified":"2023-07-10T10:08:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T14:08:39","slug":"apply-for-a-free-uk-teachers-place-at-the-wipsce-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1158748","title":{"rendered":"Apply for a free UK teacher\u2019s place at the WiPSCE conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From 27 to 29 September 2023, we and the University of Cambridge are hosting the <a href=\"http:\/\/wipsce.org\">WiPSCE International Workshop on Primary and Secondary Computing Education Research<\/a> for educators and researchers. This year, this annual conference will take place at Robinson College in Cambridge. We\u2019re inviting all UK-based teachers of computing subjects to apply for one of five \u2018all expenses paid\u2019 places at this well-regarded annual event.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Research-Centre_Launch_low-res-25-500x380-1.jpg\" alt=\"Educators and researchers mingle at a conference.\" class=\"wp-image-84457\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You could attend WiPSCE with all expenses paid<\/h2>\n<p>WiPSCE is where teachers and researchers discuss research that\u2019s relevant to teaching and learning in primary and secondary computing education, to teacher training, and to related topics. You can find more information about the conference, including the preliminary programme, at <a href=\"http:\/\/wipsce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wipsce.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"84454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Research-Centre_Launch_low-res-13-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"Educators and researchers listen to a talk at a conference.\" class=\"wp-image-84454\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"84455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Research-Centre_Launch_low-res-20-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"Educators and researchers mingle at a conference.\" class=\"wp-image-84455\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\" \/>\n<p>As a teacher at the conference, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engage with high-quality international research in the field where you teach<\/li>\n<li>Learn ways to use that research to develop your own classroom practice<\/li>\n<li>Find out how to become an advocate in your professional community for research-informed approaches to the teaching of computing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are delighted that, thanks to generous funding from a funder, we can offer five free places to UK computing teachers, covering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The registration fee<\/li>\n<li>Two nights\u2019 accommodation at Robinson College<\/li>\n<li>Up to \u00a3500 supply costs paid to your school to cover your teaching<\/li>\n<li>Up to \u00a3100 travel costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdt8mduUOIDHjjPzXSes-eoP2-3glmwrtMGhbRfiH79WHox3w\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">I want to apply for a free place<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The application deadline is Wednesday 19 July.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The application details<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible to apply:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You need to be a currently practising, UK-based teacher of Computing (England), Computing Science (Scotland), ICT or Digital Technologies (N. Ireland), or Computer Science (Wales)<\/li>\n<li>Your headteacher needs to be able to provide written confirmation that they are happy for you to attend WiPSCE<\/li>\n<li>You need to be available to attend the whole conference from Wednesday lunchtime to Friday afternoon<\/li>\n<li>You need to be willing to share what you learn from the conference with your colleagues at school and with your broader teaching community, including through writing an article about your experience and its relevance to your teaching for this blog or Hello World magazine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The application form will ask your for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your name and contact details<\/li>\n<li>Demographic and school information<\/li>\n<li>Your teaching experience<\/li>\n<li>A statement of up to 500 words on why you\u2019re applying and how you think your teaching practice, your school and your colleagues will benefit from your attendance at WiPSCE (500 words is the maximum, feel free to be concise)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the 19 July deadline, we\u2019re aiming to inform you of the outcome of your application on Friday 21 July.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdt8mduUOIDHjjPzXSes-eoP2-3glmwrtMGhbRfiH79WHox3w\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Apply today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"84456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Research-Centre_Launch_low-res-30-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"Information materials at a conference.\" class=\"wp-image-84456\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-id=\"83627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Clubs-Conference-8-500x334-1.jpg\" alt=\"Participants at the Clubs Conference.\" class=\"wp-image-83627\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\" \/>\n<p>Your application will be reviewed by the 2023 WiPSCE Chairs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sue Sentance, Director, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/blog\/raspberry-pi-computing-education-research-centre-university-of-cambridge\/\">Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre<\/a>, Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge, UK<\/li>\n<li>Mareen Grillenberger, Endowed Chair CS Education S1 (PHSZ, PHLU, HSLU), Switzerland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sue and Mareen will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the information you share in your form, particularly in your statement<\/li>\n<li>Select applicants from a mix of primary and secondary schools, with a mix of years of computing teaching experience, and from a mix of geographic areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join us in strengthening research-informed computing classroom practice<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019d be delighted to receive your application. Being able to facilitate teachers\u2019 attendance at the conference is very much aligned with our approach to research. Both at the Foundation and the <a href=\"https:\/\/computingeducationresearch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre<\/a>, we\u2019re committed to conducting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/research\/\">research that\u2019s directly relevant<\/a> to schools and teachers, and to working in close collaboration with teachers.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you are interested in attending WiPSCE and becoming an advocate for research-informed computing education practice. If your application is unsuccessful, we hope you consider coming along anyway. We\u2019re looking forward to meeting you there. In the meantime, you can keep up with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wipsce_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WiPSCE news on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/blog\/free-uk-teacher-places-wipsce-conference-2023\/\">Apply for a free UK teacher\u2019s place at the WiPSCE conference<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\">Raspberry Pi Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<br \/>\nSource: Raspberry Pi &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/blog\/free-uk-teacher-places-wipsce-conference-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for a free UK teacher\u2019s place at the WiPSCE conference<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From 27 to 29 September 2023, we and the University of Cambridge are hosting the WiPSCE International Workshop on Primary and Secondary Computing Education Research for educators and researchers. 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