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Changing the World Bit by Bit With Microbit |
Explore and create : Creation lab
Tonya Coats Katie Henry Sonal Patel
Learn about creative ways to integrate Microbit experiences into the classroom allowing students to create innovative projects that could lead to positive changes within communities. No experience in CS needed, just enthusiasm to learn!
| Audience: | Coaches, Professional developers, Teachers |
| Skill level: | Beginner |
| Attendee devices: | Devices required |
| Attendee device specification: | Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC Tablet: Windows |
| Participant accounts, software and other materials: | https://makecode.microbit.org/#editor |
| Topic: | Computer science & computational thinking |
| Grade level: | PK-12 |
| Subject area: | STEM/STEAM |
| ISTE Standards: | For Educators: Designer
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The person of this session is to allow participants to have a Micro:bit physical computing experience. We will have an entire set of microbits to use and will have three stations (or breakout rooms full of varying activities related to using microbits to solve real world problems using the design thinking framework.
Main objectives:
To learn what physical computing and maker code simulations (if virtual) with Micro:Bit can impact student outcomes.
To learn how Micro:Bits can be used to create, invent and solve problems through a design thinking exprience.
Beginning: (5 minutes) The why of micro:bits and their journey.
Station activities: Three stations for educators to experience the use of micro:bits to enhance student interest in computer science. Rotate every 20 minutes with a space for reflection after each station. Participants will have take away resources at each table.
Close: End with some final participant sharing and provide some more ideas on how participants can engage students with the use of micro:bits.
https://www.iste.org/explore/Computer-Science/Make-CS-accessible-to-all-students-with-physical-computing
https://tech.microbit.org/projects/physical-computing-a-key-element-of-modern-computer-science-education/
Stuck in the Shallow End by Jane Margolis et.al.
https://www.redlands.edu/study/schools-and-centers/school-of-education/meet-our-faculty/nicol-howard/
Tonya Coats is an educator in Southern California. She has a strong passion for computer science and maker-based learning. Her students have participated in numerous educational conferences and student showcases to show educators and their peers what is possible with computer science. Tonya believes exposing her students to computer science at a young age will give them the exposure to build interest and learn how to apply these skills to solving real-world problems. She is a 2022 micro:bit champion, a 2022 CSTA Honorable Mention, and also recently elected to serve as an IACUE Board Member, a regional affiliate of CUE.
Katie is the Head of Partner Engagement for the Micro:bit Educational Foundation in North America. She has worked in education for more than ten years, training thousands of educators worldwide on the topics of computer science and digital creativity. Katie is a licensed school administrator and computer technology coach.
Sonal Patel is the Digital Learning Innovation Coordinator at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, and the recipient of the ISTE 20 to Watch Award 2022. In 2021, she received the CUE Administrator of the year award. She works with educators, coaches, and administrators in educational technology and computer science professional learning and support. Sonal is a dedicated advocate for digital equity, accessibility and inclusion.
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