WeTeach_CS Python Deep Dive Applications Closing Soon!

[Damian Hopkins]

Are you a Texas educator (grades 7-10) interested in expanding your knowledge and skill sets in physical computing? “Let’s Get Physical With Python” — a WeTeach_CS Python Deep Dive Session — offers you the opportunity to explore physical computing with HummingBird Bit Kits. Physical computing using Python is a great way to introduce students to coding. It shows them how literal computers are, why you must think thoroughly about your code, and even how to move servo motors to turn on LED lights!

These trainings are set for June 11-12 at the Commons Conference Center at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in Austin from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and water/coffee/tea will be provided.

Apply today! Applications close May 20. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than May 23. Final selections will be based on your experience and background as well as availability and order of application. Space is limited to 20 participants. This training is best suited for Grades 7-10. Participants will receive benefits including:

·         Free registration (discount code will be provided upon your acceptance)

·         Transportation reimbursement up to $250 (includes mileage, rideshare, airfare, parking, etc.)

·         Lodging reimbursement - you are responsible for booking your hotel for the nights of June 10-11 with checkout on June 12 at state rate ($173/night max amount reimbursable), state tax not reimbursable (a Hotel Tax Exempt Form will be provided to present at check-in)

·         $250 stipend for professional development attendance and completion (given after the event and post-survey are completed)

·         Materials related the content of the professional development they attend

 

Thanks,

— Damian

 

DAMIAN HOPKINS, Technical Writer/Editor III

The University of Texas at Austin | Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)