[Year 12 SofDev] VCAA webinar - Let's program together (using the BBC micro:bit) (3-6)

[Feain, Philip A]

Dear All

The following webinar is being run by us at the VCAA for Digital Technologies this week (Week 5 of Term 4) for teachers and leaders in schools. I have included all details and the link below.

Our Specialist Teachers are running this webinar.

Kind Regards

Phil.

Thursday 8 November                  Darrel Branson and Megan van der Velden   (VCAA Specialist Teachers)               4.00-5.00pm

Title:      Digital Technologies - Lets Program Together (3-6)

Time:     1 hour

Abstract
Teachers will be introduced to the micro:bit visual programming environment. Presenters will work through interactive examples to demonstrate how the micro:bit can be used to support student learning in the Creating Digital Solutions strand at Levels 3-6. Presenters will be using the micro:bit online editor and simulator. This session will be suitable for teachers in years 3-6. No prior programming experience necessary.

Outline:

*        Background to the micro:bit

*        Background to visual programming

*        Student learning in the Creating Digital Solutions strand

*        Approaches to teaching

*        Resources

Link:      https://reg.eventgate.com.au/Event/14361/Digital-Technologies---Lets-Program-Together-3-6---Online


Phil Feain | Curriculum Manager, Digital Technologies
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Level 32, Casselden
2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
T: 03 9032 1724 | 0428 329 759
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