In this recorded professional learning session, Stephen Ross, facilitator with Te Whai Toi Tangata, and Greta Dromgool will introduce you to easy-to-use digital tools that can engage your students in real-time data collection.
We will show you how you and your students can develop and answer their own science questions using tools such as Arduino Science Journal (free) and Micro:bit to record and present data. We will share tips for using the tools in the classroom as well as engaging activities that will kick start great science learning.
Thanks – another amazing workshop!
Teacher
As part of the webinar Stephen will show you how learning activities that use digital tools can support the integration of the science and digital curriculums. The Nature of Science strands Investigating in science and Communicating in science are particularly well-supported by these tools and provide opportunities for students to demonstrate several of the science capabilities.
This session is valuable for both primary and secondary educators.
Thank you. Awesome. Enjoyed the session.
Participant from Canada
You can download the video and slideshow presentation.
Index
| Topic | Slideshow number(s) | Video timecode |
| Introducing the Science Learning Hub and presenters | 1 | 00:00 |
| Purpose and index | 2–3 | 00:27 |
| What do we mean by digital tools? | 6–8 | 04:54 |
| New Zealand curriculum links | 9–14 | 09:32 |
| Arduino Science Journal | 15–18 | 16:50 |
| Micro:bit | 19–23 | 29:41 |
| Overview | 24–25 | 39:09 |
| Links, keep in touch and thanks | 26–27 | 47:07 |
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Activity ideas
The activities below use micro:bits and also one that uses Raspberry Pi:
- Micro:bit and space projects
- CubeSat and attach a micro:bit to model a sun sensor
- Water bottle rockets (The micro:bit is held in the nose cone to keep it safe!)
- Measuring humidity and temperature with a Raspberry Pi
Useful links
For more information about micro:bit and its capabilities, see the Micro:bit home page and introductory activities page. The online micro:bit community features a huge range of resources for educators to explore.
The Micro:bit page has various STEM activities you can use or modify.
Find out more about the simple to use and easy to get started with the free Arduino Science Journal App. Install the Arduino Science Journal app for iOs systems and for Android devices.
Acknowledgement
Thanks to Stephen Ross, facilitator with Te Whai Toi Tangata.