DBE Coding and Robotics Workshop Timetable¶

Week-Long Teacher Training Schedule¶

Workshop Duration: 5 Days (Monday - Friday)
Daily Schedule: 09:00 - 17:00
Lunch Break: 13:00 - 14:00 (1 hour)
Morning Tea: 10:30 - 11:00 (30 minutes)
Afternoon Tea: 15:30 - 16:00 (30 minutes)

Day 1: Introduction to Coding with Scratch¶

Morning Session (09:00 - 13:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
09:00 - 09:15	15 min	Welcome & Registration	Introductions, workshop overview, expectations
09:15 - 10:15	60 min	Computational Thinking	Introduction to decomposition, patterns, abstraction, algorithms
10:15 - 10:30	15 min	Preparation for Break	Quick wrap-up before break
10:30 - 11:00	30 min	Morning Tea Break	Refreshments
11:00 - 12:30	90 min	Scratch Basics	Interface tour, first projects, motion, looks, sound blocks
12:30 - 13:00	30 min	Scratch Events & Control	Events, loops, conditions, interactive projects

Lunch Break (13:00 - 14:00)¶

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 17:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
14:00 - 15:00	60 min	Advanced Scratch Concepts	Variables, lists, operators, conditions
15:00 - 15:30	30 min	Custom Blocks & Functions	Creating reusable code blocks
15:30 - 16:00	30 min	Afternoon Tea Break	Refreshments
16:00 - 16:45	45 min	Scratch for Education	Classroom management, assessment strategies
16:15 - 16:45	30 min	Scratch for Education	Classroom management, assessment strategies
16:45 - 17:00	15 min	Daily Reflection & Wrap-up	Reflection journal, Q&A, preview Day 2

Day 2: Advanced Scratch Programming¶

Morning Session (09:00 - 13:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
09:00 - 09:15	15 min	Day 1 Review & Q&A	Quick review, address questions
09:15 - 10:15	60 min	Advanced Scratch Concepts	Cloning, broadcasting, advanced lists, complex logic
10:15 - 10:30	15 min	Preparation for Break	Quick wrap-up before break
10:30 - 11:00	30 min	Morning Tea Break	Refreshments
11:00 - 12:30	90 min	Complex Projects and Games	Design and build games or interactive projects with multiple features
12:30 - 13:00	30 min	Scratch and Curriculum Integration	Scratch for Maths, Languages, Science, Social Studies

Lunch Break (13:00 - 14:00)¶

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 17:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
14:00 - 15:30	90 min	Extended Project Development	Design and build a curriculum-integrated Scratch project
15:30 - 16:00	30 min	Afternoon Tea Break	Refreshments
16:00 - 16:45	45 min	Assessment, Sharing, and Reflection	Assessment strategies, sharing projects, classroom management, daily reflection
16:45 - 17:00	15 min	Wrap-up	Preview Day 3: Physical Computing with Arduino

Day 3: Physical Computing with Scratch for Arduino¶

Morning Session (09:00 - 13:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
09:00 - 09:15	15 min	Days 1-2 Review & Q&A	Quick review of Scratch, introduction to physical computing
09:15 - 10:15	60 min	Arduino Hardware Introduction	Board components, basic electronics, safety
10:15 - 10:30	15 min	Preparation for Break	Quick wrap-up before break
10:30 - 11:00	30 min	Morning Tea Break	Refreshments
11:00 - 12:30	90 min	Scratch for Arduino (S4A) Setup	Installing S4A, uploading firmware, testing connection, first projects (blinking LED, button control)
12:30 - 13:00	30 min	First Physical Projects	Build and test basic projects

Lunch Break (13:00 - 14:00)¶

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 17:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
14:00 - 15:30	90 min	Sensors, Actuators, and Multi-Sensor Projects	Light sensors, temperature, servos, motors; combine inputs for decision-making; robotics applications
15:30 - 16:00	30 min	Afternoon Tea Break	Refreshments
16:00 - 16:45	45 min	Robotics Applications and Project Development	Design and build a robotics/coding project; share and discuss classroom applications
16:45 - 17:00	15 min	Wrap-up	Preview Day 4: Micro:bit Part 1

Day 4: Coding & Robotics with Micro:bit – Part 1¶

Morning Session (09:00 - 13:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
09:00 - 10:15	75 min	Introduction to Micro:bit	Hardware overview, MakeCode, first program on LEDs
10:15 - 10:30	15 min	Preparation for Break	Quick wrap-up before break
10:30 - 11:00	30 min	Morning Tea Break	Refreshments
11:00 - 12:30	90 min	Inputs and Outputs	Buttons, sensors, LED grid, pins; hands-on projects (dice, step counter, etc.)
12:30 - 13:00	30 min	From Screen to Device	Downloading, flashing, troubleshooting, saving projects

Lunch Break (13:00 - 14:00)¶

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 17:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
14:00 - 15:30	90 min	Micro:bit and Robotics Ideas	Micro:bit as robot “brain”, pins for motors/servos, classroom project planning
15:30 - 16:00	30 min	Afternoon Tea Break	Refreshments
16:00 - 16:45	45 min	Consolidation and Reflection	Share Micro:bit project, managing Micro:bits in class, Q&A
16:45 - 17:00	15 min	Wrap-up	Preview Day 5: Micro:bit Part 2 and Code Club

Day 5: Coding & Robotics with Micro:bit – Part 2 (Code Club Intro)¶

Morning Session (09:00 - 13:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
09:00 - 10:15	75 min	Micro:bit Part 2 – Deeper Projects	Review Day 4, radio, variables, one substantial project
10:15 - 10:30	15 min	Preparation for Break	Quick wrap-up before break
10:30 - 11:00	30 min	Morning Tea Break	Refreshments
11:00 - 12:30	90 min	Code Club Introduction	What is Code Club, DBE links, resources, setting up at school
12:30 - 13:00	30 min	Code Club Resources and First Session	Browse projects, choose one for mini Code Club, plan session

Lunch Break (13:00 - 14:00)¶

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 17:00)¶

Time	Duration	Activity	Description
14:00 - 15:30	90 min	Run a Mini Code Club	Facilitate short Code Club-style session, reflect on what works
15:30 - 16:00	30 min	Afternoon Tea Break	Refreshments
16:00 - 16:45	45 min	Workshop Wrap-up and Next Steps	Recap week, action planning, sharing, certificates and evaluation
16:45 - 17:00	15 min	Closing	Thank you and closing remarks

Daily Schedule Summary¶

Standard Daily Structure¶

09:00 - 09:15    Opening/Review (15 min)
09:15 - 10:15    Session 1 (60 min)
10:15 - 10:30    Preparation for Break (15 min)
10:30 - 11:00    Morning Tea (30 min)
11:00 - 12:30    Session 2 (90 min)
12:30 - 13:00    Session 3 (30 min)
13:00 - 14:00    LUNCH BREAK (60 min)
14:00 - 15:00    Session 4 (60 min)
15:00 - 15:30    Session 5 (30 min)
15:30 - 16:00    Afternoon Tea (30 min)
16:00 - 16:45    Session 6 (45 min)
16:45 - 17:00    Reflection & Wrap-up (15 min)

Total Daily Contact Time¶

Morning: 3.75 hours (09:00 - 13:00, minus 30 min tea break)
Afternoon: 3 hours (14:00 - 17:00, minus 30 min tea break)
Total: 6.75 hours of instruction
Tea Breaks: 60 minutes (30 min morning + 30 min afternoon)
Lunch: 60 minutes

Break Activities (Optional)¶

During Breaks, Participants Can:¶

Network with other teachers
Review materials
Ask facilitators questions
Test projects
Share experiences
Take photos of projects

Important Notes¶

Punctuality¶

Please arrive by 08:45 for 09:00 start
Breaks are strictly timed to keep schedule
Return promptly from breaks

Materials¶

Bring laptops/computers daily
Arduino kits will be provided
All handouts provided
Bring notebooks for notes

Participation¶

Active participation expected
Hands-on activities throughout
Collaboration encouraged
Questions welcome anytime

Assessment¶

Daily reflection journals
Project completion
Final capstone project
Integration plan submission

Workshop Outcomes¶

By the end of the week, participants will: - ✅ Understand computational thinking - ✅ Master Scratch programming - ✅ Use Arduino with S4A and build robotics projects - ✅ Use Micro:bit with MakeCode for coding and simple robotics - ✅ Know how to run a Code Club and use Code Club resources - ✅ Integrate coding/robotics into curriculum - ✅ Assess student projects - ✅ Create lesson plans and action plans - ✅ Build complete projects

Contact During Workshop¶

Workshop Facilitators: - Available during all sessions - Break times for individual questions - After hours support (if needed)

Technical Support: - Available throughout workshop - Help with setup and troubleshooting - Hardware support

Notes for Facilitators¶

Timing Flexibility¶

Schedule can be adjusted based on group needs
Some activities may take longer/shorter
Be prepared to adapt timing
Monitor participant progress

Break Management¶

Ensure breaks start/end on time
Have refreshments ready
Use breaks for individual support
Encourage networking

Daily Wrap-up¶

Always end with reflection
Preview next day
Address concerns
Celebrate achievements

Alternative Schedule (If Needed)¶

If participants need more time on certain topics:

Option 1: Extended Sessions - Reduce break times slightly - Extend afternoon session to 17:30

Option 2: Focused Days - Spend more time on challenging topics - Condense easier topics

Option 3: Evening Sessions (Optional) - Add optional evening sessions - For advanced learners - For catch-up

Last Updated: 22 January 2025
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