Middle School Teachers get Geared Up to use the Micro:bit
Curating a win for
visitors, teachers, and students
It’s about THE PEOPLE who use the technology
Professional Development and Curriculum Rolled INTO ONE
Paige needed training and a direction for her new curriculum with microcontrollers. After meeting at a Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education in March of 2017, we were able to develop a series of projects that introduced the microcontroller, Micro:bit, to her staff. We were able to provide both the ideas and equipment to make this a very simple solution for her.
Being over prepared, was a nice surprise for both of us.
We were able to bring equipment and demonstrate a good mix of projects that got everyone excited.
K12 Maker Integration has a team that communicates well with teachers with a variety of skills from novice to expert. They have a team of very capable technologists as well as educators.
Paige Prescott
CSTA-NM President
Reaching young and older learners ALIKE
We were very lucky to get to instruct some young learners and their parents all at once!!! As they worked on their own little robots, it was hard to tell which group was more excited. Yet, it was not noisy at all. Do you know why? Well, everyone was so engrossed in their projects and busy at work that you could have heard a pin drop. Isn’t it great how technology can get people motivated!
We were very fortunate to be involved in this wonderful event and thank Tamara for her kind words.
We packed over 40 students and their parents into a large conference center room and Mr. Braun walked them step-by-step through building their own little robot. Normally during these events parent drop off their student and leave, but they all stayed around to be involved in the class.
It was wonderful how Mr. Braun made the learning fun and engaging for two generations, it was a priceless moment for our organization and the Las Vegas community.
Tamara Shoemaker
CISSE
TEACHING, REACHING, AND BUILDING
Michael’s expertise and enthusiasm has added significantly to the growth of our young program here at Living Computers—helping to take the museum from an unknown destination to a leading community resource for computer science educators and their students.
From an events perspective, Michael is a coordinator’s dream; from managing a classroom of clamoring kids to thinking of creative ways to inspire engagement, Michael provides consistent professionalism and educational expertise every time. His combination of technical know-how and classroom management makes him one of my top choices for special event activities.
Nina Arens
Lauren Bayer