Computer Science teachers with some familiarity with physical computing devices – such as micro: bits, Raspberry Pi devices, or Arduino.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Arm School Program (ASP) are running a professional development session for teachers.
The session introduces our definition of Physical Computing through Project-Based Learning (PBL). It covers the underpinning theories and orthodoxies and how they are applied practically in the classroom. It explores the ASP schema and how this is used to structure the projects as well as lots of practical and pedagogical tips. After the session, delegates will understand all the moving parts that make up an engaging and effective PBL learning experience.
Before joining the session, we recommend that all participants enroll free-of-charge on to each course in our EdX program, Teaching with Physical Computing. For free access, visit each course page and, after clicking 'Enroll', choose 'Access this course: FREE’.
Our EdX program sets you on the path to becoming an expert with practical computing, and helps you understand the importance of Project-Based Learning. Whether you are new to teaching Computing, a specialist Computer Science teacher, or you want to learn more about physical computing. Each course is about 10-12 hours of learning, which you can do over a few days, a week, or 10 weeks – whatever works best for you. The courses also work independently of each other, so you can pick and choose the courses that best suit your needs.
Computing has transformed society in innumerable exciting ways. Part of our mission is to work with teachers and educational experts like you to spark learners’ interest and engagement in the subject.
The Arm School Program (ASP) is part of the Education team at Arm, the world’s leading semiconductor IP company. Arm’s technology is in billions of devices – from supercomputers, mobile phones, and cars to small computers from partners such as micro:bit, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino.
If you are interested in improving your learners’ engagement in Computing, we can help you.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) combined with Physical Computing offers a way for learners to experience the thrill of innovating. Learners also gain and practice the skills and knowledge they must know in a relevant, practical, and engaging context.
If you would like to learn how to deliver PBL effectively, we offer a range of free-to-access professional development courses and structured teaching & learning materials. These courses and materials support you from beginner to experienced PBL practitioner:
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Dr. Biswajit SahaDirector (Trainings and Skill Education)CBSE
Dr. Biswajit Saha is Director of Trainings and Skill Education in CBSE, New Delhi. Dr. Saha manages the works of skill curriculum design, development of Student Resource Books, and Training Manuals. He also monitors the execution of various Teachers Training Programs by 16 CBSE-Centres of Excellence.
Before joining CBSE in 2011, Dr. Saha was a faculty member and HOD (CSE) at Government Engineering College Agartala. Dr. Saha also served as OSD (Technical Education), Government of Tripura, and worked with Tripura Central University and NIC, and the Government of India in various capacities.
Dr. Saha handled execution of various development projects of World Bank, AICTE, UGC, and MeitY. He had actively participated in the drafting of NVEQF, NSQF notified by MHRD &MSDE in 2012 & 2013 respectively. He drives promotion of future skill in schools with strong industry association, and oversees Digital Education Movement under VidyaDaan @ DIKSHA
Dr. Saha is a member of various National and International Committees constituted by AICTE, State Higher Education Council, DGT, NCTE, MoE, MSDE and so forth.
Nick Sample School Program Senior Manager Arm
Nick Sample is Senior Manager on the Arm School Program. He is a member of the UK Digital Skills Partnership Computing in Schools delivery group and sits on the Strategic Board of the Cambridge Maths Hub. Prior to joining Arm, Nick worked in educational product development and assessment across the UK, US, Middle East and Caribbean regions, for companies including Pearson, Macmillan Education, Hodder, and Cambridge Assessment.
The Arm School Program was established in 2018 as part of Arm Education. We work with schools and partners to support communities of practice and enable research into STEM and computing education. We also offer a growing range of free-to-access resources available at arm.com/schools.
Robert Leeman Educational Solutions Manager Arm
Robert Leeman is the Educational Solutions Manager on the Arm School Program, with a background in Computer Science teaching, assessment, and curriculum development. He started out as a network engineer installing schools’ fibre optic networks, before moving into teaching in secondary schools, leading departments in achieving outstanding results in Information Technology and Computer Science. Rob then worked for Cambridge Assessment, reforming the Computer Science A-Level and GCSE in the UK and developing assessment products for international clients, before joining Arm.
Rob sits on the Computing at School board and chairs the Curriculum Working Group for both CAS and BCS. Rob seeks to empower all learners with the opportunity to develop the interest, knowledge, and skills that enable a lifetime of engagement in STEM and promote the effective application of technology to teaching & learning.