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Super: bit

Teacher course in programming

Teacher's course

Do you want to increase your programming and coding skills? We are now offering free teacher training courses in super:bit during regular class time at your school. The course focuses on using the micro:bit and block programming in Microsoft MakeCode and goes through the teaching resources for super:bit .

This course is only offered to teachers in grades 5 to 7 at Osloskolen and Nittedal. To receive the offer, a minimum of 15 teachers from the school must participate.

 

Target group : Teachers from 5th to 7th grade in Osloskolen and Nittedal

Location : Your school

Number : Minimum 15, maximum 50 teachers

Duration : 2 hours (can be customized)

Equipment : School equipment package (previously distributed)

Contact person: Astrid Haugland (This email address is protected from programs that collect email addresses. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

 

Curriculum:

Mathematics after 5th grade:

  • Create and program algorithms using variables, conditions and loops.

Mathematics after 6th grade:

  • Use variables, loops, conditions, and functions in programming to explore geometric shapes and patterns.

Mathematics after 7th grade:

  • Use programming to explore data in tables and datasets.

Science after 7th grade:

  • Explore, create and program technological systems that consist of parts that work together.

Arts and crafts after 7th grade:

  • Use programming to create interactivity and visual expressions.

Read more here.

What happens in this teacher training course?

During the course, we will tailor the content to meet your needs and interests. We offer both a review of basic concepts and practical exercises to strengthen your understanding. Whether you want to introduce programming to more colleagues at school, or test special projects together with others, our experienced course leaders will be there to support you.

 

This is a unique opportunity to dive deeper into the super:bit project and take advantage of the resources offered. Sign up today and become part of an engaging learning community!

Preparations

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What you need to bring to the course

You will need to bring your school equipment pack (previously distributed) and computer equipment (PCs or iPad). Make sure the "cars" (bit:bots) are equipped with 3 AA batteries each, and that the battery packs (the small black boxes) are equipped with 2 AA batteries each. For iPad users; check if you have the app (called micro:bit).

A science center educator from The Norwegian Museum Of Science And Technology will come to you approximately 30 minutes before the course. 

You meet one of us!

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Astrid
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Catharina
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Linda
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Preparation:

The teacher training course does not require any preparation, but it is always useful to be prepared before a course to increase the learning outcome. It may be good to have looked at the introduction and module here in advance.

Finishing work:

You will be sent course materials and suggestions for follow-up work after completing the course. 

Collaboration partners

Super:bit is a collaboration between NRK, the Knowledge Centers in Norway and Lær Kidsa Koding. In 2024 and 2025, the teacher courses and student teaching are financed by the Sparebankstiftelsen.

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The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology

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Kjelsåsveien 143
0491 Oslo
Org. no.: 979676832

Tel: 22 79 60 00

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