CS Coastal Hub Workshop - Networking with the micro:bit - Exploring Communication and Coding

Understanding how devices communicate is essential for preparing students for digital citizenship and future careers in computer science. This full-day, hands-on workshop introduces teachers to Networking with the micro:bit, a practical resource that explores fundamental computer networking concepts through engaging classroom activities and games. Using the BBC Micro:bit’s built-in radio and wired connections, participants will experience firsthand how computers share data, communicate in groups, handle errors, and support reliable exchanges across a network.

Teachers will explore structured activities, from simple wired communication to wireless broadcast, group messaging, unicast, and two-way exchanges, along with fun games like Shakey Donkey, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Battleship. Along the way, they will connect key ideas (bits, signals, packets, protocols, and error handling) to grade-appropriate classroom practice, making computer networking concepts accessible and fun for learners from elementary through high school.

Audience: Grades 3–12 Teachers

Instructor: Phil Polsinelli

Location:
Parkway Building, Stockton University
10 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, NJ 08205

Please note: This workshop is intended for teachers from New Jersey Public Schools. This workshop is part of a grant-funded project, the CS Coastal Hub, and is available at NO COST to attend. Teachers attending workshops after-school or in the summer will receive a stipend from the CS Coastal Hub.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Please contact the SRI&ETTC at ettc@stockton.edu with any questions. 

As noted in the description, this workshop is part of a grant-funded project and to receive your stipend you will need to complete the evaluation link provided at the end of this session. Reminder: Your camera must be on throughout the entire workshop