Kane Pittard and David Brown

Masterclass

This Master Class will progress attendees through teaching coding using Swift from early childhood though to middle school by creating practical cross curriculum projects in your classroom.

The day will be split into three themes.

Session One is an introduction of the free tools and curriculum.

Session Two will focus on the practical use of Swift with devices such as Drones, Micro:Bits and other robots.

The third session will guide attendees through solving real world questions using Swift and Playgrounds.

Presenters:
David Brown and Kane Pittard

Objectives:

  • To understand the practical uses of Swift
  • To learn about Swift Playground
  • To develop practical applications

AITSL Standards:
Consider: 2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.5, 5.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.4

Requirements:
Participants will be required to bring an iPad with Swift Playgrounds installed. Optionally participants s can bring an Apple Laptop with the latest version of Xcode installed
WiFi access will be provided at the venue. Register and sign up to ECU Guest WiFi at home night before (it is a 24 hour account).

Intended Audience:
TBA

Group Size:
15 tickets will be available.

Outline:
Saturday the 8th of June
9:00am – Registration
9:30am – 
Introduction of the free tools and curriculum
10:00am – Morning Tea (provided)
10:30am – 
Practical use of Swift with devices
12:30pm – Lunch (provided)
1:30pm – 3:30pm – 
Solving real-world questions

Location:
 ECU Mount Lawley Campus Room: Building 3: Room 208

Parking:
Park in Car Park 1 off Bradford Street or in Car Park 4 from Learoyd Street.
Costs TBA

About the Presenters:

 

Tickets for the Perth Masterclasses and the Carnival Dinner may be selected at http://bit.ly/ECAWA2019Carnival_Perth_Tickets
Scroll down and choose the appropriate tickets.

 

Join David Brown and Kane Pittard at the ECAWA 2019 Carnival of Computing  on Saturday the 8th of June.