I'm a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here
I’m a Computer Scientist is a student-led, online enrichment activity to connect students with people working in a diverse range of computer science roles
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Overview
I’m a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here is an online STEM engagement activity for school students.
They can ask computer scientists questions, chat with them through text-only live chats, and vote for their favourite computer scientist to win £500 towards further outreach.
There are loads of benefits to taking part. Students can:
Gain confidence by asking questions.
Learn more about STEM outside of the classroom.
Meet working computer scientists and discover career paths they may have never considered.
See STEM as something that’s ‘for them’.
Logistics
It’s quick and easy to set up, and text-only – no audio or video required.
It’s accessible from the classroom or home, and is super-flexible – you book chats at times that suit you and your classes.
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Curriculum links
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- Computing
- Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism
- Engineering
- Physics: Space physics
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity
- Computing science
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Sciences - Planet earth: Space
- Physics: Electricity
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Physics
- Technology & design - Communication: Use of ICT tools (including 3D modelling)
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity
- Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products
- Technology & design - Control
- Sciences - Earth and universe: The solar system and universe
- Technology & design - Design
- Group size
- Whole school
Minimum of 5 participants, maximum of 500.
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Up to an hour
- Cost
- Free
Free for state schools, but there may be a charge for fee-paying and international schools.
- Location
- Online
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Learning what the engineering workplace is like
- Develop engineering employability skills
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
- Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Frameworks
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 2 - Learning from career and labour market information
- 3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
- 5 - Encounters with employers and employees
- 7 - Encounters with further and higher education
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
- Investigate and Explore
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
