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Physical Computing in STEM Education

Learn to integrate physical computing and project-based learning in STEM education using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and micro:bit.

Learn to integrate physical computing and project-based learning in STEM education using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and micro:bit.

Transform your Computer Science teaching with this comprehensive course on physical computing and project-based learning. Learn to effectively integrate hardware platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and micro:bit into your classroom instruction. The course combines learning theories with practical application, helping you create engaging, hands-on STEM experiences. You'll explore constructionist approaches to computing education while developing skills to implement project-based learning effectively.

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Physical Computing in STEM Education

This course includes

10 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

4,059

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What you'll learn

  • Master project-based learning principles in STEM education

  • Implement physical computing effectively in the classroom

  • Understand key hardware platforms and their educational applications

  • Apply constructionist approaches to computing education

  • Develop engaging hands-on STEM activities

  • Integrate computational thinking into lesson plans

Skills you'll gain

Physical Computing
Project-Based Learning
STEM Education
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
Micro:bit
Computer Science Education
Learning Theory
Pedagogy

This course includes:

PreRecorded video

Classroom investigation, Graded assignments

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There are 10 modules in this course

This course introduces educators to physical computing and project-based learning methodologies. It covers fundamental concepts of physical computing using various hardware platforms, learning theories, and practical teaching approaches. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience with hardware, pedagogical strategies, and classroom implementation. Through comprehensive modules on learning theories, teaching approaches, and computational thinking, educators learn to create engaging STEM learning experiences.

Introduction

Module 1

Required hardware and software

Module 2

The big picture of physical computing

Module 3

Brief description of the orthodoxies

Module 4

The big picture of learning

Module 5

The ASP approach

Module 6

Comprehensive reflection on many learning theories

Module 7

Comprehensive reflection on many teaching approaches

Module 8

Computational thinking

Module 9

Classroom investigation

Module 10

Fee Structure

Instructors

Robert Leeman
Robert Leeman

8 Courses

Innovating Computer Science Education at Arm

Robert (Rob) Leeman serves as the Education Solutions Manager in the Arm School Program, bringing a rich background in Computer Science teaching, assessment, and curriculum development to his role. His work focuses on empowering learners with opportunities to develop interest, knowledge, and skills in STEM, while promoting effective technology application in K-12 education.

Pioneering Computer Science Education at Southampton and Arm

Dr. John Woollard is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Centre for Inclusive Education at Southampton Education School, University of Southampton. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Woollard brings a wealth of experience to his role as a specialist in information technology and computer science education.

Physical Computing in STEM Education

This course includes

10 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

4,059

Audit For Free

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