Using the micro:bit to develop science and maths in the primary classroom SL912 / AA01
Summary
Data-handling is an area which spans several subjects at primary. This course will enable you to support pupils in developing practical expertise to use devices to collect and log data from a variety of sources. You'll explore different ways of organising and representing data using digital tools. You'll learn about the micro: bit a small micro-computer, which can be used to record data such as light, temperature and sound to support learning in science, maths, and computing.
You'll also learn how to use the device as a datalogger, how to view the stored data and how to use data handling software to represent it in tables, charts and graphs.
This course features hands-on experience of learning about micro: bits and how to use them in your classroom to log data during a range of investigations. As well as these practical aspects, you'll look at how to develop skills and approaches and will explore projects where children learn and apply digital skills to maximise opportunities for learning about data in a primary classroom.
Who is it for?
Upper primary teachers, science and computing subject leaders
What topics are covered?
- Cross-STEM approach to data handling
- data collection and basic logging
- data logging with micro: bit
- identifying investigations using the micro: bit as datalogger
- using and analysing data
- data driven projects at primary
- how to develop problem solving and thinking skills through data driven investigations
How will you learn?
Immersive 1 day face to face CPD
How long is this course?
1 day
Who is the course leader?
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Rachel Jackson
I am a primary specialist, based at STEM learning in York. As a primary specialist, I have different areas of interest within the STEM subjects. I...
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Outcomes
You will be able to:
- recognise data that can be collected using a micro:bit
- use the micro:bit for data logging investigations and support pupils to do the same
- support pupils to analyse and evaluate data they have collected
- plan practical activities which develop data-related digital skills
- plan data-driven cross-curricular STEM projects
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Using the micro:bit to develop science and maths in the primary classroom | 30 January 2025 | 09:30-16:30 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£280.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£320.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
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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