[Microbit-Python] PyCon UK proposal - Enriching Maths and Physics teaching with Micro:bit motion sensors
Nicholas H.Tollervey
ntoll at ntoll.org
Mon Jul 11 09:55:54 EDT 2016
Folks,
We're trying to source micro:bits for use at PyCon UK. Not sure if we'll
be successful but a significant amount of effort is being made to have
some at the conference for people to play with.
I had promised to deliver a bunch of the devices I'd been given in the
spring (pre-launch) but was told to stop for "reasons". (In fact I was
asked to recall them and return them to the BBC, but I ignored that
request and the person who made it has now left the BBC).
I could post people a device if they ping me an email with their address
or they come to Paddington where I work, although this won't happen any
time soon given that I'm preparing for next week's EuroPython, a new
release of MicroPython for the micro:bit and a significantly improved
Mu. You're looking at the start of August as an ETA.
If I can help, I will. However, I'm snowed under and may not be quick
and/or require reminding (I don't mind being reminded).
Hope this helps,
N.
On 11/07/16 14:50, Nigel Kendrick wrote:
> I have one Microbit via the STEM network, but according to the local
> STEM office they had to jump through significant hoops to get hold of a
> few. If there is a route for people in our situation
> (developing/promoting the product off our own backs), then please let me
> know too!
>
>
>
> I’m waiting to see what comes of this proposal for PyCon; I have a full
> electronics development workshop at home (aka half the spare room) so am
> happy to help with development and testing.
>
>
>
> All the best
>
>
>
> Nigel
>
>
>
> *From:*Microbit
> [mailto:microbit-bounces+nigel.kendrick=gmail.com at python.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Leona So via Microbit
> *Sent:* 11 July 2016 13:47
> *To:* Nevil Hunt <nevil.hunt at hotmail.co.uk>
> *Cc:* Leona So <leonaso43 at googlemail.com>; Stestagg
> <stestagg at gmail.com>; mail at stevesimmons.com; microbit at python.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Microbit-Python] PyCon UK proposal - Enriching Maths and
> Physics teaching with Micro:bit motion sensors
>
>
>
> Hi Nevil,
>
>
>
> That would be brilliant! I need to get hold of a microbit first, because
> I work at college we don't get any, and it seems impossible to buy one
> anywhere, unless you know where I could get hold of one?
>
>
>
> The best thing for teachers to take away would always be pin-pointing
> exactly where it fits in the teaching curriculum, and how to move on
> from the project, which, I would be able to help.
>
>
>
> I will be on leave from this Thursday until mid August, so may be slow
> in replying emails!
>
>
>
> Thanks and I look forward to support you on this!
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
>
>
> Leona
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 6:12 PM, Nevil Hunt <nevil.hunt at hotmail.co.uk
> <mailto:nevil.hunt at hotmail.co.uk>> wrote:
>
> Hi Stephen, Leona, Nigel,
>
> If your ideas need extra sensors connected to the micro:bit I'm
> happy to send you some of the boards I've had made which make doing
> so easier (see attached photos)
>
> zbit:builder bolts onto the bottom of the micro:bit and provides a
> grid for components to be soldered with access to all GPIO and power.
>
> zbit:breadboard is similar but requires no soldering.
>
> Also, I've just submitted a proposal to demonstrate some of my other
> zbit:connect boards on Teachers day at PyCon so I look forward to
> meeting you and anyone else involved with micro python on that day.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Nevil
>
>
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>
> To: microbit at python.org <mailto:microbit at python.org>
> From: mail at stevesimmons.com <mailto:mail at stevesimmons.com>
> Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:20:58 +0100
> Subject: [Microbit-Python] PyCon UK proposal - Enriching Maths and
> Physics teaching with Micro:bit motion sensors
> CC: stestagg at gmail.com <mailto:stestagg at gmail.com>;
> leonaso43 at googlemail.com <mailto:leonaso43 at googlemail.com>
>
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I mentioned on this list a couple of weeks ago an idea to run a
> session at PyCon UK Teachers' Day on using the Micro:bit's motion
> sensors.
>
> A number of people - including Leona, Steve and Nigel (Cc-ed) -
> replied wanting to get involved.
>
> Encouraged by this, I have just submitted the outline below. It
> hopefully gives the conference organisers enough to say "Yup, go for
> it" while leaving a lot of space for us to decide exactly what to
> present.
>
> I am on holiday next week so will finally have time to email
> everyone who has expressed interest about working together sorting
> out the details.
>
> Thanks
> Stephen
>
>
> *Title: *
> Enriching Maths and Physics teaching with Micro:bit motion sensors
>
> *What are you proposing? *
> A workshop for Teachers' Day
> (duration/number of attendees are flexible. TBD with PyCon UK
> organisers)
>
> *Abstract: *
> The BBC Micro:bit has powerful accelerometer and compass motion
> sensors. While they are fun for kids to play with, we show how they
> can also be used in class to bring some key Maths and Physics
> principles to life.
>
> This workshop session is intended for teachers who want to learn
> about using micro:bit in their classes. No specific knowledge of
> micro:bit or Python programming is assumed. People who already know
> Python and micro:bit are also welcome to join in, especially if you
> can help the teachers get started.
>
> Teachers and helpers are asked to send their ideas for teaching
> examples to me at mail at stevesimmons.com
> <mailto:mail at stevesimmons.com> well before the Teachers' Day. We
> will write up several examples to present in full, with some others
> as group exercises.
>
> *Why will people be interested: *
> This is a practical session to help teachers integrate micro:bit
> into their classes. It can accommodate all levels of experience and
> teachers and non-teachers are welcome.
>
> *What level of audience: *
> Novice
>
> *More information about you (public): *
> Stephen has been a Python programmer since 2000. He trained as a
> mathematician and electrical engineer, with a PhD in signal
> processing for radar target detection. After a period as a
> management consultant, he worked for credit card companies in
> Australia and The Netherlands, running areas like marketing, risk,
> operations and strategy. Six years ago, he moved back into
> technology and joined JPMorgan in London, where his team uses Python
> to build trading, risk management and analytics systems.
>
> *More information about you (private): *
> I presented the tutorial "Pandas from the Inside" at PyData London
> on 6 May 2016. I have also submitted a separate proposal on motion
> sensors data fusion for the main PyCon UK conference.
>
>
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