Build an AI Smart Classroom Workshop – Follow Up #CSScotland23

Recap on session and resources During this session, Brian explored machine learning using the website machinelearningforkids.co.uk. Learners were guided through one activity where learners trained a machine learning model to recognise different ways someone might ask for a light to be switched on/off or a fan to be switched on/off, tested this model and used …

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Microbit Hot Potato Game Workshop – Follow Up #CSScotland23

Recap Lorna Gibson from the Micro:Bit Education Foundation guided learners through a coding activity to turn you micro:bit into a (virtual!) hot potato!  This particular activity looks at using loops and variables to create a timer.  The recording of this session didn’t work very well, so here is an alternative instructional tutorial from Micro:bit. Next …

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Makecode Arcade Workshop – Follow Up #CSScotland23

Callum Croughan, Mary Frances Stewart, Zoe Shanks and Alistair Mackay –  Digital School Digital Pedagogy Practitioners guided learners through building a maze game using Makecode Arcade  Learners explored aspects of computing science such as variables, algorithms, parallel programming and loops. Resources  Learners should have access a device that can access Microsoft MakeCode Arcade 30 minute tutorial …

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Scottish Computing Science Conference – live from 3 locations across the country! Saturday 11th November 2023

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Open to all early years practitioners, primary school teachers, and secondary school teachers who teach Computing. During this unmissable event, you will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts who will share insights into future career prospects and to attend practical breakout sessions designed to empower you with innovative teaching methods for the classroom …

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