Microsoft MakeCode to control Finch Robots, modeling climate data, simulating environmental challenges, and designing solutions. This hands-on experience connects coding to real-world issues while building data literacy and problem-solving skills.
Participants will apply computer science and coding with purpose, using Micro:bit coded in Microsoft MakeCode to control the Finch Robot, modeling climate data, simulating environmental challenges, and designing solutions. This learning experience emphasizes real-world relevance by connecting coding to meaningful climate challenges that students can understand and care about. It promotes data-driven thinking as participants use sensors and coding logic to collect, interpret, and represent environmental data. At the same time, it builds problem-solving skills by encouraging learners to design, test, and refine solutions to complex, real-world issues.
Location Details:Please bring your own device (laptop).Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
The workshop will take place in person at the SRI&ETTC facility in Galloway, New Jersey. The SRI&ETTC is located in the Parkway Building at 10 West Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, one mile east of the Stockton University main campus on the corner of Jimmie Leeds Road and Laurel Avenue. Parking and entry are at the rear of the building. Directions and Contact information:
Directions to the SRI&ETTC Facility can be found at https://goo.gl/maps/XbSkrEVjiATRFm8j9
Address:
Southern Regional Institute & ETTC
Stockton University Parkway Building
10 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, New Jersey 08205
Contact: Phone: 609-626-3850 Dial "4' for the operatorPlease let us know if you are no longer able to attend this in-person workshop.~The CSPDWeek Committee
