GCSE Computing Hackathon
On behalf of Computing At School and the Network of Excellence
GCSE Computing Hackathon
April 16, 2016 at 10:00AM
Harrogate Grammar School
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This Spring the BBC is giving a micro:bit computer to every Year 7 student. They're on their way and will start arriving in schools from 22nd March. This is a unique event for all Y7 Computing teachers interested in using these devices in their lessons. it is an opportunity to work together, to share resources and to investigate the micro:bit's potential. |
PROGRAMME (stc)
The aim of the day is to boost teacher's confidence in using the micro:bit in their lessons and promoting it's use in other STEM subjects.
We'll discuss how best to launch the micro:bit and ensure that it is a success.
The cost for the day is £25 and includes lunch. You can book the event online or email redkitealliance@harrogategrammar.co.uk
SPEAKER
Daniel Toms
Dan Toms is the Lead Teacher of Computing at Harrogate Grammar School and a CAS Master Teacher. he has taught A-level Computing for over ten years and OCR GCSE since it was piloted. As a Master Teacher he mentors colleagues new to Computer Science and runs CPL courses to improve pedagogy at all key stages. Since September Dan has been actively promorting the micro:bit and by the time or the event will have launched the device to over 250 Y7's.
All materials and resources used on this course will be made available to all delegates after the course.
HOST
Daniel Toms - daniel.toms@computingatschool.org.uk
Harrogate Grammar School
For further information: dst@harrogategrammar.co.uk
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Location
Dates
to 16th April 2016 - 02:00 PM