ABC CREATE L.E.A.D.S. Elementary Computer Science/STEAM | Professional Development:
Virtual PD with Hummingbird, Finch, and Micro:bit
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Join Kelsey and Matt from CodeJoy for this FREE professional development opportunity! Each 3-hour session is an entry level introduction, focusing on a different topic/tool: BBC micro:bit, Hummingbird Robotics Kit or Finch 2.0 Robot. Sessions are all virtual, meaning you can join from anywhere, and offered at different times and days of the week for maximum flexibility. There is no need to attend ALL the sessions - just pick the ones that interest you and work best with your schedule. |
These sessions are ideal for:
A) Teachers who are new to or curious about teaching with technology;
B) Teachers planning to teach students who are new to CS, coding, or robotics; or
C) Teachers with some tech experience, but looking for new classroom projects.
As an attendee, you will receive a $40/hour stipend and a FREE robot to keep that corresponds with the PD you attend. You will be able to pick this robot up from Penn State New Kensington or from the ARIN IU before the session time, to use during the session, and to keep and use afterward! You will also have access to a lending library of additional robots to use in your classroom.
A) Teachers who are new to or curious about teaching with technology;
B) Teachers planning to teach students who are new to CS, coding, or robotics; or
C) Teachers with some tech experience, but looking for new classroom projects.
As an attendee, you will receive a $40/hour stipend and a FREE robot to keep that corresponds with the PD you attend. You will be able to pick this robot up from Penn State New Kensington or from the ARIN IU before the session time, to use during the session, and to keep and use afterward! You will also have access to a lending library of additional robots to use in your classroom.
Intro to Micro:bit Sessions
LED Animations, Starry Night January 30, 4:00 - 7:00 PM EST Music Party, Dance Party February 21, 5:45 - 8:45 PM EST Emotion Badges, Poetry Generator March 8, 4:00 - 7:00 PM EST The BBC micro:bit is a small, square microcontroller with its own inputs (sensors) and outputs (actions). It's great for quick activities in ANY classroom, from measuring light levels to writing poetry! And, it's becoming one of the most popular tools in the WORLD, used by over 30 million students in over 60 countries. |
Intro to Hummingbird Sessions
Tiny Drummer January 31, 4:00 - 7:00 PM EST Robot Mini Golf February 22, 5:45 - 8:45 PM EST Little Bot March 6, 4:00 - 7:00 PM EST The Hummingbird Robotics Kit is the best tool on the market for creative, crafty robotics! The kit includes all the motors, LEDs, and sensors you need to create your own robots. It's great for doing work that deeply connects to ANY classroom - like making a Robot Poetry diorama, or an interactive social studies display! The Hummingbird Kit is designed to be combined with common craft supplies, so bring your hot glue gun! |
Intro to Finch Sessions
Finch Drawing February 1, 4:00 - 7:00 PM EST Finch Mazes February 23, 5:45 - 8:45 PM EST Finch Jousting March 7, 4:00 - 7:00 PM EST The Finch Robot 2.0 is a GREAT K-12 learning tool for computer science and robotics. It has coding languages ideal for K-3rd, 4th-8th, or 9th-12 grade learners. The built-in motors, LEDs, and sensors make this robot ready to go right out of the box, ideal for short class periods, library time, or art. Plus - teachers love the new marker attachment for creative drawing and geometry! |
