Technocamps Professional Learning - Micro:Bits NW300 / GG23
Summary
To support the BBC and micro:bit Foundation's new micro:bit - the next gen campaign, Technocamps in partnership with Techniquest are hosting professional learning events for primary school teachers across Wales during February and March.
These events are supported by the BBC, micro:bit Foundation, Hwb and Techniquest with the ambition to support practitioners across Wales to further enhance their delivery of Curriculum for Wales utilising micro:bits.
During this interactive session, teachers will explore the versatile world of the micro:bit, gaining comprehensive insights into its features and applications across the curriculum for Wales.
Who is it for?
Primary School Teachers
What topics are covered?
STEM, Science
How will you learn?
Face to face
How long is this course?
1 day
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
The event will start with an overview of the micro:bit features and components and how to program them with MakeCode. This will include a breakdown of the variety of sensors and inputs with suggestions for how the micro:bit’s capabilities may be used for small and large projects within the classroom. In the second half of the session we will get hands on, building an assortment of micro:bit projects that cover the full breadth of the Curriculum for Wales.
By the end of this physical event, teachers will leave with a deeper understanding of the micro:bit's capabilities and how to integrate them seamlessly into their lessons. The practical projects offered will empower educators to inspire and engage students across a spectrum of subjects, fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technocamps Professional Learning - Micro:Bits | 06 March 2024 | 09:00-15:00 | Conwy Business Centre |
Notes
As part of the BBC micro:bit - the next gen campaign, primary school pupils can get involved in a large-scale playground survey during the summer term. Children will use the BBC micro:bit to investigate the size, biodiversity, temperature and pupil activity levels in their school playground. The survey activities will introduce pupils aged 7-11 to machine learning and working with digital data. The BBC micro:bit – the next gen team will talk you through the exciting resources available and how you can support pupils to become data scientists in their very own playground.
Actions
Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£165.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree | |
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Outside the UK? Fee information
Check your school subsidy status
The subsidy value may be higher for your school or college.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno LL30 1BB
Abergele Rugby Club, Dundonald Avenue, Abergele LL22 7AZ
Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff CF10 5BW
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno LL30 1BB
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