Helping learners combine Scratch 3.0 and the micro:bit

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[ Session Name ] Helping learners combine Scratch 3.0 and the micro:bit [ Primary Space ] Youth Zone [ Secondary Space ] Digital Inclusion

[ Submitter's Name ] Neil Rickus [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] University of Hertfordshire [ Submitter's GitHub ] @nrickus

[ Other Facilitator 1's Name ] Matt Moore

What will happen in your session?

The release of Scratch 3.0 sees the micro:bit physical computing device supported within this popular block-based programming environment. Participants are welcome to grab a micro:bit (provided) and, working individually or in pairs, experiment and tinker with this engaging technology through a range of open-ended, collaborative activities to solve real world problems. Once attendees are familiar with programming the device, we’ll break into groups to discuss and develop possible tasks and sequences of lessons suitable for primary / elementary school aged children. These activities, which could be suitable for a range of settings (schools, clubs, makerspaces, online, etc) will include a clear progression in children’s development of programming and computational thinking, along with collaboratively produced example programs and resources.

What is the goal or outcome of your session?

Participants will have an enhanced understanding of programming using a block-based programming environment (Scratch 3.0) in conjunction with a physical computing device (micro:bit). Those attending will also have a greater appreciation of the benefits of using physical computing to teach programming in a range of settings, along with appropriate pedagogy. Through the production of activities and sequences of lessons, participants will develop a resource they are able to use when working with children and can share with others in the teaching community. Attendees will improve their knowledge and understanding of progression in teaching programming concepts to children and how this can be undertaken in an engaging manner, which can be applied to a range of technologies.

If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.

I will require a projector and office supplies

Time needed

90 mins

[gbaman]

@nrickus as I am assuming this one is more aimed towards educators, would it also be suitable if you had young people attending the session (we don't usually have a whole lot of educators in YouthZone). Also are you planning to bring laptops etc or do attendees need to provide their own for the session?

[nrickus]

Yes, it would be more appropriate for educators, although young people could attend the first part of the session when we’re hands-on with the device. I would like attendees to bring laptops, although there will be a few available should people not have one.

On 31 Jul 2018, at 23:57, Andrew Mulholland notifications@github.com<mailto:notifications@github.com> wrote:

@nrickushttps://github.com/nrickus as I am assuming this one is more aimed towards educators, would it also be suitable if you had young people attending the session (we don't usually have a whole lot of educators in YouthZone). Also are you planning to bring laptops etc or do attendees need to provide their own for the session?

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[emrysgreen]

Is this something you might like @MozillaFestival/2018-web-literacy-wranglers ?

[chadsansing]

In the past, we've not had a large audience of educators in our particular space (though many educators attend MozFest). Would you be willing to gear this entirely towards a youth audience, @nrickus?

[nrickus]

I was hoping the outcome of the session would be something educators could use, rather than it being a programming session solely for young people. Perhaps it could sit in the “Digital Inclusion” space?

Neil

On 29 Aug 2018, at 20:48, Chad Sansing notifications@github.com<mailto:notifications@github.com> wrote:

In the past, we've not had a large audience of educators in our particular space (though many educators attend MozFest). Would you be willing to gear this entirely towards a youth audience, @nrickushttps://github.com/nrickus?

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[chadsansing]

Thank you for the feedback, @nrickus.

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