University of Northampton
helen.caldwell@northampton.ac.uk
Current Computational Thinking + Math Projects
- Digital Learning across Boundaries (DLaB) 3 year Erasmus + funded project with 8 partner institutions in Norway, Denmark, Belgium and England
- Teaching with Tablets MOOC (University of Northampton Innovation Fund)
- Digital Leaders across Boundaries (University of Northampton Innovation Fund)
- 2015 Let’s Teach Primary Computing MOOC (Funded by The Department for Education)
- 2015 Barefoot Computing Workshops (Funded by The British Computer Society)
- 2014/15 Best Practice across Europe: eTwinning in ITT (Funded by the British Council)
- 2014/15 Network of Excellence Master Teacher training (Funded by The British Computer Society and Computing At School)
- 2013 Technology Outdoors (University of Northampton Innovation Fund)
- 2013 STEM to STEAM (University of Northampton Innovation Fund)
Member of funded project teams:
- STEM garden project (University of Northampton Innovation Fund)
- Digital Assessment project (University of Northampton Innovation Fund)
- Mobile Learning project (University of Northampton Innovation Fund)
Books
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Caldwell H. & Cullingford-Agnew, S. (2017 publication pending). Technology for SEND in Primary Schools: A good practice guide. London: Sage.
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Caldwell, H. & Smith, N (2016). Computing Unplugged: Exploring primary computing through practical activities away from the computer. London: Sage.
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Wise, N. & Caldwell, H. (2016). Help with Homework: Coding Essentials. Chichester: Igloo Books.
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Caldwell, H. & Bird, J. (2015). Teaching with Tablets. London: Sage.
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Caldwell, H., Heaton, R., Whewell, E. & Grantham, S. (2015) Switched on iPads Science. London: Rising Stars.
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Bird, J., Caldwell, H. & Mayne, P. (2014). Lessons in Teaching Computing in Primary Schools. London: Sage.
Book chapters
- Smith, N. and Caldwell, H. (2016 publication pending) A comparison of MOOC development and delivery approaches. In: Childs, M and Soetanto, R. Online Learning for Stem Subjects: International Examples of Technologies and Pedagogies in Use. Routledge.
- Caldwell, H., Smith, N., and Grantham, S. (2016 publication pending) Engaging girls in STEM. In: Pope, S. and Allsop, Y. Primary STEM in Action. London: Sage.
- Caldwell, H. & Grantham, S. (2015). Planning Computing in the National Curriculum. In: Sewell, K and Fairley, H. Planning the Primary National Curriculum. London: Sage.
- Caldwell, H & Honeyford, G. (2012). Blogging supporting digital literacy in schools and universities. In: Burden, K., Leask, M., Younie, S. Teaching and Learning with ICT in the Primary School. London: Routledge.
- Caldwell, H & Honeyford, G. (2013). Computing and Digital Literacy. In: Dawes, L and Smith, P., Teaching Primary Subjects. London: Sage.
Research papers and articles
- Smith, N. & Caldwell, H. (2016). Literally stepping through algorithms: visualising algorithms with sorting networks. Math+Code ‘Zine: Exploring math through code Vol 2, Issue 1 http://researchideas.ca/mc/stepping-through-algorithms/ Faculty of Education, Western University, Ontario, Canada.
- Smith, N. & Caldwell, H. (2016 publication pending). A comparison of MOOC development and delivery approaches. Paper submitted to The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology (IJILT).
- Caldwell, H. (2016 publication pending). Mobile technologies as a catalyst for pedagogic innovation within teacher education. Paper submitted to Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education (ELEHE).
- Caldwell, H. & Heaton, R. (2016). The interdisciplinary use of blogs and online communities in higher education. In: The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology 33(3) p2056-4880.
- Caldwell, H. (2016). Student group blogs to explore learning outside the classroom pedagogy. In: Outside the Box Assessment and Feedback Practices. Vol 2 No 1 p1-2.
- Smith, N. & Caldwell, H. (2015) Ubiquitious computing devices in the training of teacher-trainers. In: Morris, L., & Tsolakidis, C (eds), The International Conference on Information Communication Technologies in Education (ICICTE 2015) Proceedings, Southampton Solent University, pp. 42-51.
- Caldwell, H. & Grantham, S. (2015). Learning on iPads in the outside world can be a walk in the park. Teach Primary Magazine.
- Caldwell, H. & Smith, N. (2016). Computing Unplugged: Examples and Practice. Workshop presented to the International Conference on Information Communication Technologies in Education. Rhodes, Greece, 7-9 July
- Caldwell, H. Smith, N., & Whewell, E. (2016). Digital Leaders across Boundaries. Workshop presented to the International Conference on Information Communication Technologies in Education. Rhodes, Greece, 7-9 July.
- Smith, N., Caldwell, H. & Richards, M. (2016). A comparison of MOOC Development and Delivery Approaches. Paper presented to the International Conference on Information Communication Technologies in Education. Rhodes, Greece, 7-9 July.
- Edwards, J., & Caldwell, H. (2016) Exploring the use of digital technology in assessment with students in higher education: assignment design and assignment guidance. Paper presented to the ITTE 30th International Annual Conference. London, 2 July.
- Caldwell, H. & Edwards, J. (2016). Teaching and learning beyond the institution: building an international community of practice on the theme of teaching with tablets. Paper presented to the ITTE 30th International Annual Conference. London, 2 July.
- Caldwell, H. (2016). Teaching maths and computing through hands-on practical activities. Workshop presented to the MaST Conference. Peterborough, 9 June.
- Caldwell, H. & Smith, N. (2016). KS1/KS2 Computing Unplugged! Workshop presented to the Roehampton University Festival of Computing. London, 17 June.
- Caldwell, H. & Green, B. (2016). Technology as a catalyst for pedagogic innovation at the University of Northampton. Workshop presented to the Symposion Network of European Schools of Education Annual Conference. University of Northampton, 7 June.
- Caldwell, H. & Cullingford-Agnew, S. (2016). Immersive multisensory environments supporting innovative pedagogies for SENDs in primary education. Paper presented to the Athens Institute for Education and Research 18th Annual International Conference on Education. Athens, Greece, 16-19 May.
- Caldwell, H., Hartley, E. & Whewell, E. (2016). Digital Leaders across Boundaries. Paper presented to the Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference, University of Northampton 17 May.
- Caldwell, H., Green, B., Edwards, J., & Atkinson, J. (2016). Running a-MOC. Paper presented to the Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference, University of Northampton 17 May.
- Caldwell, H. (2016). Supporting students with literacy difficulties using digital technology. Presentation to the PATOSS Northampton Branch. University of Northampton, 18 April.
- Caldwell, H. (2016). Mobile technologies as a catalyst for pedagogic innovation within learning communities in teacher education. Paper presented to The International Conference on Mobile Technology in Education (MiTE), conference, Galway, Ireland 15-16 January.