Workshop Summary for Email Invites¶
DBE Coding and Robotics Teacher Training Workshop¶
Short Version (For Email)¶
DBE Coding and Robotics Teacher Training Workshop
A comprehensive 5-day workshop designed to equip teachers with coding and robotics skills for classroom implementation.
Topics Covered: - Day 1: Scratch programming fundamentals and computational thinking - Day 2: Advanced Scratch Programming (cloning, broadcasting, curriculum integration) - Day 3: Physical Computing with Scratch for Arduino (hardware, S4A, sensors, robotics) - Day 4: Coding & Robotics with Micro:bit – Part 1 (MakeCode, inputs/outputs) - Day 5: Coding & Robotics with Micro:bit – Part 2 (Code Club Intro, wrap-up, action planning)
Outcomes: Teachers will be able to teach coding/robotics, integrate into DBE subjects, and run similar workshops in their schools.
Duration: 5 days (09:00-17:00 daily)
Format: Hands-on, project-based learning
Resources: All materials and hardware provided
Even Shorter Version (One Paragraph)¶
DBE Coding and Robotics Teacher Training Workshop - A 5-day hands-on program covering Scratch programming, Arduino physical computing, extended Arduino and robotics, Micro:bit (Parts 1 and 2), and Code Club introduction. Teachers will learn to teach coding/robotics and integrate these skills into DBE subjects. All materials provided. Daily schedule: 09:00-17:00.
Bullet Point Version (Most Concise)¶
DBE Coding and Robotics Teacher Training Workshop
5-Day Program: • Scratch programming and computational thinking • Arduino physical computing with Scratch for Arduino • Coding & Robotics with Arduino (Day 3) • Coding & Robotics with Micro:bit – Part 1 (Day 4) • Coding & Robotics with Micro:bit – Part 2 (Code Club Intro) (Day 5)
Outcomes: Ready to teach coding/robotics and integrate into DBE curriculum
Duration: 5 days | Time: 09:00-17:00 | Format: Hands-on
Email Template Version¶
Subject: Invitation: DBE Coding and Robotics Teacher Training Workshop
Dear [Name],
You are invited to attend a 5-day Coding and Robotics Teacher Training Workshop designed for DBE educators.
Workshop Overview: This hands-on program will cover: - Scratch programming fundamentals - Arduino physical computing - Coding & Robotics with Arduino and Micro:bit - Code Club introduction and action planning - Curriculum integration strategies
Upon completion, you will be equipped to teach coding and robotics in your classroom and integrate these skills across DBE subjects.
Details: - Duration: 5 days - Time: 09:00-17:00 daily - Format: Hands-on, project-based - Materials: All provided
[Additional logistics information]
We look forward to your participation.
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Ultra-Short Version (For Subject Line/Preview)¶
5-day Coding & Robotics Workshop: Scratch, Arduino, Micro:bit, Code Club Intro. Hands-on training for DBE teachers. 09:00-17:00 daily.