Cambridge Festival of Physical Computing CH310 / I01
Summary
Cambridge and Northants Computing Hub and Cambridge Maths School are excited to present the first Cambridge Festival of Physical Computing.
A full-day event with a choice of Physical Computing Workshops to inspire and enthuse. Close to Cambridge City Centre, delegates can combine workshops and sessions with a visit to the city itself.
Workshop preferences will be sought following booking.
Registration opens at 9.15am.
Day Timings
- 9.15am Welcome Tea & Coffee / Registration
- 9.30am Workshop 1
- 11.00am Tea / Coffee & Networking
- 11.15am Workshop 2
- 12.45pm Lunch
- 1.30pm Keynote Address
- 2.00pm Workshop 3
- 3.30pm Plenary & Networking
- 3.45pm Close
(Order/timing of events may change closer to the date)
Confirmed Workshops
Workshop 1
- Making the Most of your Beebots in Key Stage 1
- Getting to Grips with the Micro:bit at Key Stage 2
- Making the Most of the Micro:bit at Key Stage 3
Workshop 2
- Data Logging at Key Stage 2 in Computing and Science
- Parallel workshops involving the option of using data loggers or micro:bits
- Exploring Advanced Features of the Micro:bit at Key Stage 2
- Making the Most of STEM Ambassadors in your setting (Primary & Secondary)
Workshop 3
- Cross-curricular uses of Physical Computing in Primary Schools
- Bring your DT to life with Crumble Controllers (Primary)
- Getting to Grips with Pi Pico at Key Stage 4
Who is it for?
Teachers and Subject Leaders of Primary and Secondary Computing.
Who is the course leader?
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Mandy Honeyman
My specialities are web development and edTech, though I also taught ICT/IT/CS and media studies at secondary. I have examined iGCSE and A-levels...
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Outcomes
Participation in the day will offer delegates:
- hands-on, practical experience of physical computing appropriate to both the Primary and Secondary Curricula;
- an opportunity to explore how Physical Computing can engage and enthuse your students in computing;
- cross-curricular approaches to support schools to embed computing across the wider curriculum.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Teach Computing Conference | 08 June 2024 | 09:15-15:45 | Cambridge Maths School |
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Fees & Subsidies
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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