June Invent to Learn Masterclasses in Vic & NT

Invent to Learn
Programming, Physical Computing, and Engineering Across the Curriculum

Code, invent, and create in this cutting-edge masterclass!

2019 offers exciting new opportunities for physical computing and coding, featuring remarkable new technologies. This workshop will introduce remarkable new technologies that may be used today to amplify the potential of each learner and expand the breadth, depth, and range of projects possible.

Learn how Scratch 3.0, BBC micro:bits, the new Hummingbird Bit robotics kit, Circuit Playground Express, Microsoft Makecode, microblocks, SNAP!, and other emerging technology can supercharge project-based learning across the curriculum. Not only is it unprecedented for as much computational power to be accessible to children and usable in a playful creative fashion, but the low cost of these materials democratize powerful learning opportunities. These technologies and related constructive materials create great opportunities to bring progressive education ideals to life in any school. They also provide a fertile context for learning coding, engineering, and physical computing. During the workshop, we will also discuss how to supercharge project-based learning across the curriculum.

Bring the cutting-edge of the Digital Technology Curriculum to life in your classroom!

The day will feature an inspiring keynote by Dr. Stager, programming activities, hands-on experience with the low-cost BBC micro:bit, and a creative engineering challenge using the new Hummingbird Bit robotics kit.

Free book!
Each participant will receive a free copy of the new expanded and revised edition of the book, Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom, a $45 value.

Registration: $381.81 (419.99 inc GST)
Includes lunch and copy of Invent to Learn

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Bring a laptop and your imagination. We’ll supply the rest!

 

Space is limited!
Click link below to register!
Victoria
Tuesday, 11th June 2019
Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar South Yarra, Victoria
Northern Territory
Friday, 14th June 2019
O’Loughlin Catholic College
Karama, Northern Territory
First Stager workshop ever in NT!

STEM | STEAM | CODING | DESIGN | MAKING | PBL

Who should attend?

  • Primary school educators with basic computer skills (saving and finding files, trackpad/mouse use)
  • Tech directors
  • Tech coaches
  • Tech coordinators/directors
  • Art teachers
  • Secondary technology, design, art, science, math, or computer science educators with basic computer skills

About the presenter

Gary Stager is one of the world’s leading experts and advocates for computer programming, robotics and learning-by-doing in classrooms. In 1990, Dr. Stager led professional development in the world’s first laptop schools and played a major role in the early days of online education. In addition to being a popular keynote speaker at some of the world’s most prestigious education conferences, Gary is a journalist, teacher educator, consultant, professor, software developer, publisher, and school administrator. A primary teacher by training, he has taught students from preschool through doctoral studies. Gary is the founder of the Constructing Modern Knowledge summer institute for educators.

Dr. Stager is co-author of Invent To Learn – Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom, called the “bible of the maker movement in schools,” by Larry Magid of CBS and The San Jose Mercury News. Legendary educator/author Herbert Kohl called Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom “a persuasive, powerful, and useful reconceptualization of progressive education for digital times.”

When Jean Piaget wanted to better understand how children learn mathematics, he hired Seymour Papert. When Dr. Papert wanted to create a high-tech alternative learning environment for incarcerated at-risk teens, he hired Gary Stager. This work was the basis for Gary’s doctoral dissertation and documented Papert’s most-recent institutional research project.

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Dr. Stager’s work has earned a Ph.D. in Science and Mathematics Education from the University of Melbourne and contributed to the winning of a Grammy Award. He is a long-suffering Richmond Tigers supporter who has been visiting Australia since 1990.

Gary is also on the advisory board of the NSF-funded project, BJC4NYC: Bringing a Rigorous Computer Science Principles Course to the Largest School System in the US. In addition to his many accomplishments, Gary Stager is a licensed preschool – eighth grade teacher, has made numerous visits to Reggio Emilia, Italy and has worked closely with its leading educators. Learn more about Gary Stager here.