Handling data and datalogging with the micro:bit NC003
Learn how the micro:bit can be used in a range of datalogging projects. Maximise learning in the primary classroom through data driven projects and an integrated approach to STEM subjects.
Summary
Handling data is an area which spans several subjects at primary. This course introduces digital tools for data collection and handling and considers how they develop children’s learning in science, maths and computing whilst also building digital skills.
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 will explore different ways of organising and representing data using digital tools. You will 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 will 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 will have lots of 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, the course will 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?
This course is suitable for KS2 teachers and subject leads of computing or science.
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?
Face to face
How long is this course?
2 days
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