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Take Part in the Physical Computing Workshop 2025!
Computing Workshop 2025

 

From Puget Sound ESD in partnership with CSTA Washington comes the 2025 Physical Computing Workshop, taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m., in person on the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, WA.

Physical Computing is one of the most inclusive approaches to introducing computer science to all students, with tangible inputs/outputs and the ability to creatively tinker, it’s a great approach for student engagement. Join us to learn more about physical computing with the micro:bit and Arduino-based boards.

  • There will be 2 tracks available
  • micro:bit for elementary & middle school
  • Odyssey Board (Arduino-compatible board designed for beginning and intermediate students) for middle & high school
  • This is a beginner workshop — no prior experience required
  • 4 Free Washington State STEM clock hours are available for attending (CSTA Washington members only)
  • Participants will be able to borrow both micro:bit and Odyssey Board kits for an entire classroom from PSESD (Puget Sound Educational Service District)
  • Attendees should bring a laptop with a standard full size USB port (or an adaptor cable) to the session
  • All participants will receive a micro:bit or Arduino-compatible Odyssey Board kit as part of the workshop
  • Lunch, snacks, and beverages will also be provided

The location is the Microsoft Campus Building 122 (15120 Northeast 40th Street, Redmond, WA). The price for the workshop is $12 for CSTA Washington members (membership is free) and $32 for non-members. Sign up by February 10 to receive this early-bird rate.

For more information and to register, visit CSTA Washington.

Questions? Email washington@csteachers.org or Ed-Tech@psesd.org.

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