Invite only: Physical kit and data collection (TS Consortium) CH310 / F06
Summary
Introduction to the Micro:bit: During this CPD, you’ll learn how to get started with the micro:bit, exploring the in-built buttons, LEDs, and sensors for detecting movement, sound, light and heat. You’ll find out how to setup the device, how to attach add-ons to make use of the inputs and outputs, and how to teach using micro:bit, making use of freely available resources.
Using micro:bit to collect data in school surveys: You will find out how to use micro:bits in your school to collect data through curriculum linked activities including: comparing surface temperatures, investigating biodiversity, measuring areas, and tracking physical activity.
Introduction to Crumble: During this CPD you’ll explore how Crumble can be used in the classroom, with blocks of code ‘snapping’ together in an easy-to-use, Scratch-like environment suitable for key stage 2. You’ll find out how to setup the device, how to make use of input and output terminals and explore how to use the device with children. The CPD will help you gain confidence in teaching using Crumble, and the free Teach Computing Curriculum.
Your local computing hub can provide a loanable physical kit enabling you to implement activities using devices in your classroom.
Who is the course leader?
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Nick Templeton
Nick is an educational consultant, who has a great deal of experience in leading and teaching computing in primary and middle schools. He is a...
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Outcomes
By the end of the CPD you will be able to:
Micro:bit
- gain hands-on experience and confidence using the micro:bit
- explore pedagogy and lesson activities that make effective use of physical computing in the classroom
- plan to implement physical computing in the classroom making use of loaned equipment from your local computing hub
Using mirco:bit to collect data
- Use micro: bits in surveys and data collection activities within the school environment
- Use the BBC micro:bit playground survey resources within your classroom to participate in the playground survey
- Understand the benefits of teaching data aspects of computing, through the use of the micro:bit
- Know how STEM Ambassadors can support micro: bit activities within your school
Crumble
- Understand the impact physical computing has on engaging students in computing
- Lead children to create block based programs to control the Crumble
- Understand how the Teach Computing Curriculum unit can be delivered with the Crumble
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Getting started in Micro:bit | 21 January 2025 | 09:15-10:45 | St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge |
| 2 Collecting data with Mirco:bit | 21 January 2025 | 11:00-12:30 | St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge |
| 3 Getting started with Crumble | 21 January 2025 | 13:00-14:30 | St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge |
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Cost
| Trainee Teacher | Activity feeFree | |
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| Priority school | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school repeat teacher | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| English Maintained | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Other | Activity fee£75.00 +VAT | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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