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An introduction to the BBC Micro:Bit Tickets, Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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An introduction to the BBC Micro:Bit
September 12, 2017 at 1:00PM
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
This practical, hands on workshop will show you a variety of ways to use the BBC Micro:Bit with your pupils
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Jamie Edmondson
I am the Computing Leader and specialist Computing Teacher at Our Lady's RC Primary school in Manchester, where I teach Computing from Nursery through to Year 6. I have been a Teacher for over 14 years and have previously held the position of ICT Subject Leader as well as Study Support Lead Teacher for Oldham local authority. A CAS Master Teacher, I also work independently with other schools, sharing the wealth of knowledge and experience I've gained in order to help schools improve their Computing provision and use of education technology.
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