Networks and Mechatronics Weekend

Start
21 Sep 2024
9:00 AM
End
22 Sep 2024
4:00 PM
Location
Australian Catholic University - ACU - 40 Edward St North Sydney 2060
Spaces left
3

Registration

1. Network and Robotics Weekend BOTH DAYS (Member) – $150.00
Registration for both days.
2. Network and Robotics Weekend BOTH DAYS (Non-Member) – $240.00
Registration for both days NON-MEMBER
3. Full Weekend Student BOTH DAYS (Member) – $100.00
Proof of full time students staus and approval by a board member required.
4. Networking Day ONLY (Members) – $85.00
Registration for 21st September ONLY
5. Networking Day ONLY (Non-Member) – $140.00
Registration for 21st September ONLY
6. Networking Day Student (Member) – $65.00
Registration for 21st September ONLY
7. Robotics Day ONLY (Members) – $85.00
Registration for 22nd September ONLY
8. Robotics Day ONLY (Non-Members) – $140.00
Registration for 22nd September ONLY
9. Robotics Day Student (Member) – $65.00

Day One: Networks Workshop

The course is for Computing Technology teachers (grades 7-10) and will explore skills to enhance their teaching programs through hands-on learning with expert guidance. Topics include Networks, syllabus requirements, model network setup, and ethical ICT use. Participants will create teaching resources, assess pedagogies, and develop units of work and assessments. The course promotes reflective learning and application of new knowledge to boost confidence in content delivery and assessment.

Networks Workshop Flyer

Agenda:

0900 Introductions, shared experiences and expectations
0930 Introduction to networks, hubs, switches, routers, DHCP, and TCP/IP, Building a low cost network using a WiFi router.
1030 Morning tea
1045 Using a Raspberry Pi as a DNS and Web server. Discussion re protocols and ports
1230 Lunch
1300 Comparison of WiFi and wired Ethernet networks, Setup of simple remote monitoring and command and control networks.
1330 An explanation of Networking Graph Theory using simple tools. How graph theory can be used in both digital and analog environments
1400 Reflection on the tools used, syllabus “fit" and how student agency could be invoked to build bespoke projects. Where does Cybersecurity fit?. Teaching aids to ensure student success.
1600 Close

For your accreditation records this workshop will count for 5 hour of professional learning:

2.1.2 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

Day Two: Mechatronics Workshop

The course is for Computing Technology teachers (grades 7-10) and will explore skills to enhance their teaching programs through hands-on learning with experts. It covers robotics, microcontrollers, sensors, programming languages, and ethical ICT use. Participants will create work samples, reflect on teaching approaches, and develop units of work and assessment tools. The course emphasizes practical learning and collaboration to enhance teaching proficiency in Computing Technology for students in stages 7-10.

Agenda:

0900 Introductions, shared experiences and expectations
0930 Introduction to micro-controllers, sensors and actuators using micro:bits and the Makecode online development environment.
1030 Morning tea
1045 - Electives
Group A: Constructing Maqueen robots with HuskyLens AI camera
Group B: MeArm open source hardware robotics—construction and coding of a 4 axis parallel mechanism robot
1230 Lunch
1300 Groups finalise work
1330 Reflection on the tools used, syllabus “fit" and how student agency could be invoked to build bespoke projects. Teaching aids to ensure student success.
1600 Close

Robotics Workshop Flyer

Registration includes catering, one microbit and digital resources.

For your accreditation records this workshop will count for 5 hour of professional learning:

2.1.2 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

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