CirKits Ltd® is a multi award-winning company dedicated to promoting inclusivity in Computer Science education through its innovative tool, ComponentBuilder®. This resource enables students from various backgrounds and skill levels to engage with Computer Science concepts in an enjoyable and interactive manner. Additionally, CirKits Ltd strives to encourage more women to enter STEM fields and to challenge existing stereotypes within this industry.
Who am I and Why am I doing this??
Hannah Wright is a seasoned ICT and Computer Science teacher with over a decade of experience in West Yorkshire, specialising in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. She is acutely aware of the gender gap in Computer Science, which impacts female students’ motivation and confidence. Her research on this national issue underscores its implications for women’s representation in STEM fields.
In her teaching career, Hannah has faced a significant shortage of physical computing resources for the Computer Component module, the resources available predominately focus on algorithms and programming. The lack of hands-on tools to explain the inner workings of computer systems has often forced her to rely on PowerPoint slides, which she finds neither effective nor engaging for her students.
Hannah is also the Founder and CEO of CirKits Ltd®, a company driven by a passion for inclusivity and improving Computer Science education. CirKits Ltd® aims to create better learning experiences through innovative resources like ComponentBuilder®.
There are a lot of physical resources out there dedicated to teaching software, CirKits Ltd® ComponentBuilder® is creating a movement for teaching Hardware.
