This two-part workshop is designed for students in grades three and above, who have limited or no experience with Micro:bits. Participants will be taught how to work with Micro:bits and will have the opportunity to create a moving animal. The workshop will be offered in a virtual format, and Micro:bits packages and all necessary supplies will be sent to participants prior to the start date.
Please note: there are 10 only spots available, and they will be assessed based on financial need, on a first-come first-served basis. However, we encourage all interested individuals to register, as any remaining spaces will be open to everyone, again on a first-come first-served basis.
Session Recordings
Session 1
Session 2
Meet Your Instructors
Nathan Lott
I have been teaching K-12 for about 18 years around BC and abroad and I am 4 years into my position as a Learning Coordinator for School District 20 in the Kootenay Columbia area. I hold a Masters of Educational Technology from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Education from UVic. I am passionate about introducing new technology and innovative practices into our classrooms at all grade levels. I love working with children to weave coding, gaming, VR/AR, 3D design/printing and physical computing into our bustling classrooms through our district. I have presented and worked with Actua Canada, KAST(Kootenay Association for Science and Tech) and Science World, as well as numerous districts around our province, to help others learn about ADST tools. I have recently been working on bring all levels of video game creation to our students and beyond. This has been through accessible, user friendly game design workshops and classroom visits that range from 2D pixel adventure creations, in primary/middle school, to 3D design challenges, using more advanced engines in our high schools. I see the future as a bright place for game design in our classrooms as we search for new and innovative ways to engage our students in new ways of learning and exploring. When I am not having fun searching out new tech, I enjoy skiing and mountain biking with my wife and two small children in our small mountain town called Rossland.
Grace Miao
Tech-Up Educator at Science World who is passionate about learning, science and creativity! Combining her B.Ed., M.Ed., and 10+ years of teaching experience to inspire others. Gratefully exploring Earth through hiking, rock climbing, playing beach volleyball, and skiing. Loves having charcuterie picnics!
