Digital Technologies workshop

Workshop at Fairholme College for teachers of year 5 and 6, led by Dr Damien Kee, who brings over 20 years of experience in teaching. You are warmly invited to attend a one-day professional development workshop at Fairholme College, led by Dr Damien Kee, who brings over 20 years of experience in teaching coding and engaging students in robotics. This hands-on workshop is designed to build your knowledge and confidence in delivering the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies (Version 9), with a focus on block-based programming concepts such as: • Variables • If/else branching • Iteration Workshop Overview Participants will work with the BBC micro:bit, an affordable and versatile classroom tool that also includes an accessible online simulator for use in any school setting. During the day, you will: • Be introduced to the BBC micro:bit • Create your own scrolling name badge • Build simple animations (sequencing and iteration) • Develop a pedometer (using variables) • Create a digital “8-ball” (branching statements) • Design a digital dice (branching statements) • Explore adding peripherals (including neopixels, with an overview of other add-ons) Along the way, we will explore: • Using the micro:bit simulator • Leveraging micro:bits as a data collection tool in the classroom Additional Benefits • Access to ready-to-use lesson plans, aligned with the Version 9 Australian Curriculum, based on workshop activities • Information about QSITE Toowoomba’s micro:bit loan set, available free of charge for schools to borrow for a term Cost • $120 per attendee (includes morning tea and lunch) • QSITE members: $70 This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical skills, resources, and confidence to effectively teach Digital Technologies in Years 5 and 6 classrooms. We hope you can join us for this engaging and highly practical professional learning experience.