Alan Harrison

Meet the author, Alan J. Harrison BSc. (Computer Science), PGCE, NPQML, MBCS, MCCT, and see my LinkedIn profile here: linkedin.com/in/alanjharrison/

I am a Professional Development Lead for the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE, teachcomputing.org), a Computing at School (CAS) Master Teacher, CAS Community leader and a content author for Craig’n’Dave, writing questions for our excellent SmartRevise platform. Find out more at smartrevise.craigndave.org.

I have also written official content for Isaac Computer Science, the NCCE “Teach Computing” resources and Quizlet, and worked as an official demonstrator for the EdTech Demonstrator programme on behalf of United Learning in 2020-2022.

I have taught Computing and Computer Science from KS3 to A-level and achieved excellent results as a Subject Leader from 2018-2022, where 53% of my cohort achieved GCSE grade 7 or above, and 97% gained a 4 or above. Of my 2022 A-level class, 80% went on to study Computer Science at University and many of my alumni have gone on to “dream jobs” with companies like Arm and PwC. I still teach Computer Science GCSE and A-level part-time and I am currently studying for a Masters in Education at Manchester Met (2021-2023).

Before training to teach in my mid-forties, I enjoyed a successful and varied career in IT, beginning as a graduate trainee operator of IBM mainframes, then a network administrator, an analyst/programmer and finally a certified cybersecurity consultant working with major banks and insurance companies.

I am the author of “How to Teach Computer Science” and “How to Learn Computer Science” (see httcs.online).

Book a meeting with me here: calendly.com/mraharrison