Physical Computing

Physical computing loan kits

The NCCE has equipped each Computing Hub with a small number of classroom sets of physical computing equipment.

To find out more about the loan kits and a teacher guide to getting started,

see Teach Computing's

Due to having a limited number of kits, we cannot guarantee availability, but to request a loan from us:

Note that you must be a teacher in a state-funded school within our geographic region: Gateshead, Durham, Newcastle and Cumbria.

Pedagogical reasons for physical computing

Physical Computing offers a valuable and holistic way to engage and motivate learners, support collaboration and build creative links to other subjects.

Programming concepts can be brought to life - with learners actually seeing the results of their code in a physical and tangible form. For example, outputs can involve movement, light and sound, and, by coupling projects with input sensors, many meaningful real-world projects come into reach.

To find out more: see Teach Computing's Pedagogy Quick Read on Physical Computing (Sept 2021).