micro:bits and more with Pakronics

Description

Pakronics, an educational digital technology provider, will be showcasing some of the newest, most innovative educational digital technology and running a workshop on how to integrate digital technology throughout many different curricular areas. 

The event will be separated into two sessions:

micro:bit radio: How you can use the micro:bit radio function to communicate between micro:bits and create your own micro:bit network to share data. This is suitable for both primary and secondary educators who are familiar with simple coding.

Tech play: Get hands-on and creative with:

• mBot Science Kit
• Arduino Science Kit
• micro:bit
• Tello EDU drone
• Codrone
• Matatalab
• Bare Conductive's Electric Paint and more. 

Come along and explore the endless possibilities of integrating technology in your classroom.

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Presenters

Simon Fittock (AISWA Staff)

Technologies Consultant

Simon has a Bachelor of Education and Arts (F-7) from Flinders University (Adelaide) and is currently studying a Master of Education by research at Edith Cowan University. Simon has a keen interest in educational practice and has professional experience teaching in Australia, the United Kingdom and Sweden. He has been involved in state-wide STEM initiatives and supported schools and teachers in the implementation of STEM both as a teacher and professional learning consultant. Simon also has a passion for the Technologies curriculum area and the integration of digital technology as a way to enhance learners' educational experiences. 

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Pathik Shah

Pakronics

Pakronics® is an online store based in Melbourne (VIC) which offers components, sensors, single-board microcontroller platforms and kits for makers, inventors and students of all ages to realize their electronic projects. We are a group of passionate electronics engineers who can lend our expertise to help and support your electronics needs. Pakronics® also offer workshops for educators and students. These workshops offer a quick 'how-to' guide for fast-tracking your experience with our educational kits. The brainstorming session in the workshop unleashes the inventor/maker in you and your students.

Links

• Pakronics online store

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