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Future-Ready Classrooms: Robotics for K-12 in CBE
Friday October 18, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am MDT
Legacy B
Join us for an engaging professional learning session providing an overview of the robotics platforms used in K-12 education within the Calgary Board of Education, with a focus on how they support the new K-6 Computer Science curriculum. This session will cover essential platforms such as Talebot Pro, Sphero Indi, Ozobot, NEZHA (micro:bit), mBot 2.0, and iRobot Root, highlighting their roles in developing coding, computational thinking, and problem-solving skills. Robotics platforms appropriate for grades 7-12 will also be shared. Participants will learn how these tools align with curriculum objectives, fostering critical thinking and creativity in learners. Additionally, the session will offer opportunities for hands-on exploration with samples of each type of robotics platforms and resources for ongoing support. Enhance your expertise by discovering how these robotics platforms can transform student learning experiences and meet the goals of the new curriculum and learn from the successes we've achieved in one of the largest education systems.
Speakers
avatar for Sarabeth Asis

Sarabeth Asis

Specialist, Teaching and Learning with Technology, Calgary Board of Education
Sarabeth Asis is a Specialist at the Calgary Board of Education on the Teaching and Learning with Technology team. Her teaching experience spans grades 2 – 11. She started her teaching career as an Elementary Generalist, eventually moving up to Middle School as CTF Learning Leader... Read More →
avatar for Scott Blenkhorne

Scott Blenkhorne

Teaching and Learning with Technology Specialist, Calgary Board of Education
Scott is a technology learning specialist with the Calgary Board of Education (CBE), where he has been an educator for the past 17 years. He has taught students in grades 6-12, specializing in Math, Science, and a wide range of complementary subjects including robotics, graphic design... Read More →
Friday October 18, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am MDT
Legacy B
  Educational Technology

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