Exciting PD with CSTA SusValley!

The CSTA Susquehanna Valley Chapter is organizing an engaging 6-part series on physical computing using Micro:bits. This series will highlight how these incredible devices can stand alone as powerful tech tools or serve as extensions to gather data. We aim to equip educators with knowledge to integrate these resources into various subjects effectively. Join us for sessions that inspire creativity and foster innovation!

All participants who attend at least one session will receive a complimentary Micro:bit. If you attend five out of the six sessions, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a classroom set of Micro:bits, sponsored by PaTTAN’s CSinPA team.

Registration is available through the PaTTAN website.

All sessions will take place virtually on Zoom at 7:30 PM EST. After registering, you will receive a Zoom link at the email address provided.

Session 2: What is a Micro:bit and what can it do?

Description: Join us as we explore exciting cross-curricular lessons using Micro:bit, with a focus on different grade bands. Participants are encouraged to bring a fellow teacher to collaborate on practical lesson planning.

Session 3: Extending Micro:bit and Data

Description: Discover how to harness the power of Micro:bit to collect live data. This session will empower you and your students to create programs that interpret and make sense of big data.

Session 4: Exploring Micro:bit Extensions

Description: Get ready to enhance your Micro:bit projects with hardware extensions including Hummingbirds, Cyber:bots, and Elecfreaks. Resources from these companies will be shared, and there will be a discussion on how to incorporate these into classroom projects.

Session 5: SEL through Micro:bit with Counselors4Computing

Description: Explore the intersection of technology and social emotional learning in this session. Dana Wile from C4C will share inspiring examples of integrating the Micro:bit into SEL programming.

Session 6: Developing a Micro:bit Action Plan

Description: In this final session, participants will reflect on what they have learned throughout the series, set action plans for implementing Micro:bit projects in their classrooms, and explore how to continue integrating Micro:bit into future lessons.

We hope this professional opportunity allows you to connect with like minded educators, discover various ways to integrate Micro:bit into your teaching, and even gives you a chance to win a classroom set of Micro:bits to enhance learning for your students.

Link to the PaTTAN Training Calendar