This past summer I was able to participate in several Infosys Foundation PD opportunities to learn about how to use the Micro:Bit in my classroom. I had received version 1 through a donation from Walmart with Girls Who Code. I was intrigued but it wasn't until I experienced Codejoy PD around the Trix Curriculum and Hummingbird, that I realized the power of the Micro:Bit to reach more diverse groups of learners who Code.org did not reach. | |
I am a maker at heart so coding to solve puzzles did not motivate me either. I wanted to make and see the impact of my programming which with Micro:Bit V2 is amazing. Entering the world of Micro:Bit has given me the opportunity to follow some amazing educators on Twitter as well as share some of what I am trying in my classroom from Spain to Japan.
In a few weeks, I will have the opportunity to attend Crossroads 23. I still marvel at the opportunities that I have been given through the support of the Infosys Foundation. I am profoundly humbled by the connections and impact that I have been provided through Pathfinders. Two days after returning from Crossroads 23, I will be co-presenting a workshop on Micro:Bits at IDEACon about the Monster Virtual Pet lessons.