Robotics in D&T using crumble and micro:bit SL802

Introduce robotics into your primary classroom - developing digital skills and enhancing your curriculum.

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Summary

If you're a primary teacher or subject leader, you can't afford to miss this engaging two-day course introducing you to the exciting world of robotics!

Using low-cost equipment, you'll identify how to run low-cost robotics in your school. You'll explore hands-on activities using the BBC micro: bit and Crumble Controller, gaining practical skills to integrate robotics into your classroom. You'll look at how robotics links to primary D&T and computing and cross-curricular learning opportunities.

Hands-on activities include:   Exploring the basics of robotics using micro: bit and the Crumble microcontroller, looking at components, sensors, and programming  

Building and programming robots using servos, motors, and other accessible materials 

Exploring collaborative challenges, which involve navigating robots around obstacles or following set tasks 

Who is it for?

D&T subject leader, primary computing subject leader

What topics are covered?

This course covers: 

• Robotics in D&T using crumble and micro:bit
• Introduction to Robotics
• How to use the micro:bit and Crumble Controller
• The basics of robotics (components, sensors, and programming) using micro:bit and Crumble
• Building and programming robots using servos, motors, and other accessible materials
• Collaborative challenges involving navigating robots around obstacles or following set tasks
• How to align robotics activities with the primary Design & Technology (D&T) curriculum

How will you learn?

High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person. Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.

How long is this course?

2 days

Outcomes

By the end of the course, you'll: 

• Feel confident using the micro: bit and Crumble for robotics projects. 
• Understand how to align robotics activities with the primary D&T curriculum. 
• Be equipped to inspire young learners through engaging, hands-on robotics experiences