@LearnEAST

Conversations about learning and leading in the 21st Century.

 Fredericton, NB
learneast.ca
Joined August 2012
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#TuesdayTip: New guides to help make micro:bit more inclusive! We’ve created 3 practical accessibility guides to help you support a wider range of learners using the micro:bit. 👇 Explore the guides in this thread.
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🔧 Code not working? That’s normal. Learning to solve problems is part of creative computing — and it’s how learners build confidence, resilience & real-world skills. This week’s #TuesdayTips thread is all about getting “unstuck” with the micro:bit 👇 #microbit #TeachComputing #microbitCHAMPIONS
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MindShift
@MindShiftKQED9 Aug 2025
The best teachers never forget what it's like to be a kid. Sketchnote by @woodard_julie Ideas by @bettyray @SteeleThoughts
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🏴‍☠️Check out this Aaarrr-some pirate treasure chest activity using micro:bits - would make a great code club or design technology lesson 🪙!
ReadThinkCode@ReadThinkCode6 Aug 2025
This pirate’s treasure isn’t buried - it’s coded. Watch how to build a cardboard treasure chest and bring it to life with a micro:bit! Physical computing makes imagination tangible with cardboard, circuits, and code. Skills like these map straight to the real world! @microbit_edu
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📣 TEACHERS! Make your micro:bit lessons smoother! We’ve gathered practical classroom tips from teachers around the world to help you tackle common challenges and boost student confidence. 👉 microbit.org/news/2025-08-04… #microbit #EdTech #STEM
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Brian Aspinall
@mraspinall15 May 2025
Sometimes the greatest PD is the teacher down the hall! My calendar is filling up fast with exciting opportunities, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share that I will be visiting the beautiful province of New Brunswick on August 18 for the highly anticipated 20th annual LEARNEast Conference in the charming city of Fredericton! This event promises to be a gathering of innovative minds, thought leaders, and industry experts coming together to exchange knowledge, insights, and best practices! I am looking forward to immersing myself in a day filled with learning, networking, and inspiration as we celebrate two decades of excellence in 🇨🇦education and professional development! See you in Fredericton! #CodeBreaker 🦾
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Brian Aspinall
@mraspinall22 Apr 2025
IT'S OFFICIAL! 🎙️📣 I am thrilled to announce that I have been invited to be the keynote speaker at the prestigious LEARNEAST 20-year anniversary conference in the lovely city of Fredericton, New Brunswick this summer! WISH ME LUCK! #CodeBreaker 🇨🇦✈️
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Congratulations to our recent @ASD_West science fair winners! Five of our students will join Team New Brunswick as they advance to the Canada-wide Science Fair in June. Check it out! bit.ly/3Y2zQAy #canadawidesciencefair #sciencefair
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Brian Aspinall
@mraspinall14 Apr 2025
IT'S OFFICIAL! 🎙️🎉 I am honoured to announce that I have been invited to serve as the keynote speaker at the esteemed LEARNEAST 20-year anniversary conference in the charming city of Fredericton, New Brunswick 🇨🇦 on August 18th! 🙌🏼 WISH ME LUCK! #CodeBreaker ✈️
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🐰 Leap into Spring with our inspiring micro:bit projects 🌷 We've got lots of FREE Make it: code it inspiration on our website - open in @MSMakeCode or run whole class sessions using micro:bit Classroom: classroom.microbit.org/
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🆘 CAN YOU HELP?! We are working with @googleaccess and @MicrosoftEDU to improve the accessibility of block-based programming. We are looking for young people aged 8 - 18 AND Adults (aged 18+) with coding experience, for a Keyboard Navigation Usability Test in the USA. We are offering a $50 voucher as a ‘thank you’ for participants Interested in taking part? Click the link below and complete the application form. forms.monday.com/forms/e525d… ⏰URGENT & TIME SENSITIVE! Please help us spread the word! #microbit #accessibility #inclusion #microbitChampions #computerscienceteacher #csteacher #highschool #elementaryschool #coding #accessibility #inclusion #Edtech
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🆓 WEBINAR! Discover how the micro:bit Python Editor been designed to support teachers and learners and helps to overcome common barriers students face when getting started with text-based coding. 📆 Tuesday 1st April 🔗us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #python #coding #teacherresources
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📣 Teachers! Celebrate International Day Of Mathematics with our latest article full of ideas and inspiration to use micro:bits to make mathematics even more fun and engaging ✨ microbit.org/news/2025-03-10… #InternationalDayOfMathematics #WorldMathsDay #teacher
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💻 WEBINARS We have a host of webinars coming up in March - all designed to support you with using the BBC micro:bit🙌 microbit.org/teach/events/ #microbit #teacher5oclockclub #Coding
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Ready to turn playtime into learning time? Meet Dash Robot! 🌟 This little powerhouse teaches kids coding, problem-solving, and creativity🤖💡 Want to know how Dash can transform your child’s learning? Keep reading: l8r.it/w1tX #STEM #DashRobot
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Love Canva? Curious about AI? We’re bringing these two together in a special Canva AI Series! Level up your design and lesson planning with PD sessions to, then jump into interactive, co-taught lessons where your students can create, explore, and innovate. logicsacademy.com/canva-ai-s…
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Our newest school is nearing completion and we want YOUR INPUT to help us name it. What name would you suggest for the new school on McAdam Avenue in Fredericton? Complete the survey and voice your choice! bit.ly/3Q3AkBY @CityFredGov
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CodeAI
@codeorg23 Jan 2025
DYK? Computer Science literally changes your brain. 🧠 A study found learning CS grows grey matter in areas tied to problem-solving, reasoning, and persistence. Pretty powerful stuff. brnw.ch/21wQcxa

Structural neuroplasticity in computer programming beginners - PubMed

We examined the structural neuroplastic changes associated with the learning of computer programming in university students with no previous programming experience. They participated in a 15-week...

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👀 Check out this inspiring idea for using our new machine learning tool, micro:bit CreateAI, from micro:bit Champion @RajaAmri6 💫 CreateAI helps build understanding about AI and make AI physical with real movement data - have you tried it yet? #microbit #CreateAI #microbitCHAMPIONS
Raja Amri@RajaAmri67 Jan 2025
Adding a touch of AI to the smart cap project that detects drowsy driving with #microbitCreateAI @microbit_edu #microbitChampions
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Word is spreading about our Garden Creek School @Gardencreekers superstars and the working electric guitar they built! Hear their interview with Vanessa Vander Valk on CBC Radio's Shift-NB program: bit.ly/40p3VMq @CBCRadioCanada @VanessaVVCBC #CreekersLearning
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