Creative STEAM with Micro:bit - STEM / STEAM course in Lisbon
This practical course is designed to offer an in-depth guide to using the most dynamic and widely-used educational tool in today's classrooms โ the Micro:bit.
Covering key subjects such as Sciences, Computational Thinking, Electronics, and Environmental Sciences, it provides teachers with the necessary skills to take the best advantage of the Micro:bit for the development of STEAM projects.
Description
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- Many teachers use the Micro:bit, but few understand its full potential. This course will ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ซ๐จ:๐๐ข๐ญ by ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐ฌ for its use in the classroom;
- We directed the course for the development of ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ in key areas like ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐๐ก๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฌ, or ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ so that teachers can bridge the gap between technology and the remaining subjects;
- We will learn how to use extensions, control external devices, and perform low-cost hacks, multiplying the learning experiences provided by this simple microcontroller;
- All our courses are conducted entirely within an ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐, are๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ฌ-๐จ๐ง, ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐-๐๐๐ฌ๐๐, and ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ค๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฌ, ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ง๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐.
Learning objectives
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- Learning how to use Micro:bit microcontrollers
- Learning basic electronics
- Learning how to use Micro:bit break boards and extensions
- Learn programming with Makecode for Micro:bit
- Program a self-watering plant system for the classroom
- Program a weather station with your students with IoT capabilities
- Create a little drawing bot for use with the Micro:bit
- Learning about working methodologies and safety measures within a School Makerspace
- Experiment with different educational contents and methodologies, in particular PBL (Project Based Learning)
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Courses description website - www.buinho.education
Complementary e-learning website - www.buinho.academy
Methodology & assessment
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: We are strong supporters of the use of PBL methodology and Design Thinking. Our goal is to provide you with effective strategies for connecting your classroom to the broader real world. Additionally, we aspire to illustrate how a Makerspace can serve as a valuable tool for community-wide projects.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: We will consistently assess the engagement and enthusiasm of course participants regarding the learning materials. Furthermore, we will facilitate a concluding reflection and self-assessment dialogue with all participants to gain a deeper insight into their acquired knowledge.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
By taking this course, you will benefit from the following resources:
- Access to a fully equipped Makerspace featuring various technologies, including 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, electronics, 3D scanners, VR headsets, and more.
- One year of free access to online tutorials related to the course content, enhancing your understanding and supporting classroom implementation.
- Free access to a wide selection of electronic publications filled with supplementary activities
Certification details
In adherence to the Erasmus+ Quality Standards, Buinho issues a final certificate to all participants. This certificate includes the participant's name, a brief course description outlining its learning outcomes, course dates and venues, and the course provider's name.
Furthermore, Buinho assists sending schools in preparing and confirming their participants' Learning Agreements and Europass documents.
In addition, Buinho has heavily invested in offering blended learning opportunities by granting free access to our e-learning courses.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
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Course package content:
The fee covers all expenses for training and support during the cultural day, along with complimentary materials for participants, including a Micro:bit Controller V2 and other items.
Please note that accommodation, meals, and transportation are not included in the fee.
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
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Cancellation requests submitted by email more than 4 weeks before the course start date will be automatically accepted. In such cases, Buinho will retain only 20% of the total fee.
Cancellation requests submitted by email less than 4 weeks before the course start date are non-refundable. However, participants will have the option to enroll in another course within the following 12 months (1 year).
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherICT CoordinatorTeacher Educator
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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