Planning a PBL Unit: How do you get started with a PBL unit? In this workshop you will work all the way from identifying an issue and driving question through to final presentation.
10th March: 1.30-3pm
Managing a PBL Unit (Senior): So you've planned your unit. How to manage it in the classroom? In this workshop you will explore project timelines, contracts and journalling tools to help keep you on top of your learning.
17th March: 1.30-3pm
Managing a PBL Unit (Junior): So you've planned your unit. How to manage it in the junior classroom? In this workshop you will explore project timelines, contracts and journalling tools to help keep you on top of your learning.
24th March: 1.30-3pm
Microcontrollers!: Learn how to use Microbits and MakeyMakey to gather data from the world around us.
In this workshop you will learn how to connect various electronic components such as LEDs and sensors, to create devices to sense temperature, light and moisture. Automatic Growing Centre anyone?
11th May: 9.30am-12pm
Simulations with CoSpaces Edu: Did you know that you can simulate physics with CoSpaces Edu? Learn how to create physics based simulations in this workshop in which we will build our very own Mars colony with realistic gravity!
25th May: 9.30am-12pm
Circular Economy: How do we find ways to close the loop on the things we do and the resources we use? Heading to Mars means that astronauts and colonists will have to be very careful with the resources they use. It's also super important for all of us back here on Earth too!
In this workshop, explore Zero Waste, Energy, Water of Life, Living Landscapes and Ecological Buildings with practical hands on activities you can take back to the classroom.
27th May: 9.30am-12.30pm
ARt!: Learn how to integrate Augmented Reality into your artwork! This lets the creator add content such as animations, video, text and images to a piece of artwork.
This can be a great way to show the learning that has happened in order to create the piece of art. It can also enhance the artistic experience as well. Imagine viewing an art piece through a phone camera and seeing it come to life with additional content.
We will also explore tools to display artwork in virtual galleries that can be viewed online.
10th June: 9.30am-12.30pm