Teaching Physical Computing with Raspberry Pi and Python
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for anyone interested in Physical Computing. It will be of particular use to non-subject-specialist teachers, computing teachers, and design and technology teachers who are interested in using the Raspberry Pi and Python in their classroom. You can use the hashtag #RPiLearn to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- Introduction to the Raspberry Pi computer. Explore setting up the Raspberry Pi hardware and software and booting your Pi for the first time.
- Write your first simple Python program, and make a simple reaction game.
- Consider the importance of success and failure when learning.
- Discover how simple circuits work, how to connect an LED to your Raspberry Pi, and how to switch your LED on and off using Python code to create light sequences.
- Understand different kinds of input devices that can be used to sense the real world. Connect and take input from a simple button, and learn how to build your own buttons from simple craft materials.
- Apply your knowledge about physical computing to create a digital making project that is shared with and reviewed by your peers.
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| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Mar 2 (219 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $44 |
| From | Raspberry Pi Foundation, National Centre for Computing Education via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Carrie Anne Philbin, James Robinson, Lauren Hyams, Dan Fisher, Marc Scott, Laura Sach, Andrew Collins, Andrew Collins @ascollins, Martin O'Hanlon, Caitlyn Merry, Michael Conterio, George Boukeas, Duncan Maidens, Allen Heard |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Engineering |
| Tags | C R Science, Engineering & Maths |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Mar 2 (219 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $44 |
| From | Raspberry Pi Foundation, National Centre for Computing Education via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Carrie Anne Philbin, James Robinson, Lauren Hyams, Dan Fisher, Marc Scott, Laura Sach, Andrew Collins, Andrew Collins @ascollins, Martin O'Hanlon, Caitlyn Merry, Michael Conterio, George Boukeas, Duncan Maidens, Allen Heard |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Engineering |
| Tags | C R Science, Engineering & Maths |
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