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Teacher Workshops 2019

Workshop for getting started with Picaxe microcontrollers
The Mad Hatter's Programming Part for Teachers of Years 7 to 11
After the incredible success of last year’s Bright Sparks teacher workshops, we’ve taken your feedback on board and are running another course for 2019!
This workshop is specifically designed to help teachers get to grips with Picaxe microcontrollers and use it in classroom projects.
It’s a great opportunity to build your confidence, learn new tips and tricks for the classroom, as well as mix with your peers and get exposure to new project ideas.
Workshop goals
- Develop your ability to confidently work with the Picaxe microcontroller.
- Learn basic programming.
- Enjoy practical activities such as electronic decoration of a hat.
- To share interesting project ideas for the classroom.

Workshop dates
Dunedin, Mon 5 August
Time: 9.00 am to 3.45pm
Location: TBC – in central Dunedin
Catering: A light lunch will be provided.
Christchurch, Tuesday 6 August
Time: 9.00 am to 3.45pm
Venue: Electroflash offices, Blenheim Rd.
Catering: A light lunch will be provided.
Hamilton, Wednesday 7 August
Time: 9.00am to 3.45pm
Location: TBC in central Hamilton
Catering: A light lunch will be provided.
Auckland, Thursday 8 August
Time: 9.00am to 3.45pm
Venue: The Skills Organisation, Highbrook Drive
Catering: A light lunch will be provided.
Wellington, Friday 9 August
Time: 9.00am to 3.45pm
Location: TBC
Catering: A light lunch will be provided.
Register
Tickets cost $150 plus GST (includes lunch and takeaway resources to value $40).
To book your ticket, just hit the button below and fill in the short form. An invoice will be emailed to you, for payment via online banking.
Tickets are limited. We only have twenty slots available per workshop, so get in quick!
Note: Bookings to be confirmed by Friday 26 July.