Name: These Bots Go to 11: Using Micro-bits and Hummingbird Robotics to up your CS game in the classroom
Start: 2025-02-07T08:30:00-0700
End: 2025-02-07T10:00:00-0700

Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST

110C

In this session, educators will explore the fundamentals of using Micro-bits and Hummingbird Robotics Kits. These tools are accessible to learners of all ages, from elementary school through the collegiate level, and serve as excellent resources for introducing computer science concepts to students of varying abilities. During the session, participants will engage hands-on with Micro-bits to learn the basics of the equipment. Educators will leave with practical examples and resources they can immediately implement in their classrooms. This workshop is designed for educators who are new to, or have some experience with, Micro-bits and Hummingbird Robotics Kits.

Speakers

Myriah Leisher

3-5 Technology teacher and 6-8 STEM Lab teacher, William Thomas Middle School

Myriah Leisher has worked in schools for 11 years as a Media Specialist Librarian and Technology/STEM teacher in Nebraska and Idaho. Her work in Nebraska included implementing STEM/Technology Education in Juvenile Detention Centers and the pre-K-12 schools she worked in. For the last... Read More →

Rebecca Porter

Science Teacher, South Fremont Jr. High School

I am a Junior High science teacher. The last 3 years I taught physical science and this year I flipped to life science. My passion is making learning engaging by trying to find simple ways to integrate STEM ideas. I was selected in 2021 to go to LiftOff at NASA Space Center Houston... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
110C Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Intermediate

IETA 2025

Myriah Leisher

Rebecca Porter

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