BirdBrain Intro to the Hummingbird Robotics Kit
The BirdBrain Technologies Virtual Professional Development content helps you build confidence with teaching computational thinking and robotics, preparing teachers for classroom integration. In this 6-hour session, educators learn how to integrate the Hummingbird Kits and CS in an educational setting with personalized training and support.
Research-based statement: The Hummingbird Robotics Kit is the result of a careful research process and designed to engage students who have a variety of experience levels in meaningful computer science education. Read more here.
Get to Know:
This introductory workshop is incredibly flexible and designed for educator groups of up to 20 who are interested in learning about integrating these Hummingbird Robotics Kit, engineering design, and computer science into an educational setting.
In this workshop, educators will learn the basics of programming, building, and teaching with the Hummingbird Robotics Kit. Educators will leave the training with refreshed project ideas, familiarity with BirdBrain's free online resources, and a clearer understanding of standards and curriculum alignment.
Virtual Learning (6 hrs): It includes six hours of interactive instruction for up to 20 participants via video conference using your preferred online platform. The six hours can be split into multiple sessions to best fit your team's schedules and learning goals. The typical training includes the following topics:
- Intro to block-based coding
- Intro to outputs in the Hummingbird Kit (motors, light, sound)
- Intro to inputs in the Hummingbird Kit (sensors)\
- Hands-on opportunities to build a robot
- Classroom integration and project planning ideas and solutions
Asynchronous Learning: Participants will leave the training with a HyperDoc of links to easy-to-use, always available resources and materials including:
- Self-paced, asynchronous PD courses for educators
- Video tutorials on 16 topics for students
- Printable learning materials
A link to schedule the virtual training session(s) will be provided after purchase.
Product Specs:
- A link to schedule the virtual training will be provided after purchase
Is this workshop good for beginners?
Yes! No robotics, coding, or computer science experience is required. You'll be introduced to everything you need to know about block-based programming.
What do participants need?
All participants will need a computer, Chromebook, tablet, iPad, or a smartphone. The BirdBrain team asks that groups choose between either using solely mobile devices (tablet, iPad, smartphone) or solely computers (Mac, Windows, Chromebook). Participants should also have access to a Hummingbird Robotics Kit so that they can actively participate in coding and activities.
Can participants be in various locations?
Yes! Due to the flexible nature of online teaching, the BirdBrain team is able to support up to 20 participants from various locations.
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