Teaching with Tech: for Teachers

Recordings of training sessions for teachers running Atal Tinkering Labs at Isha Vidhya schools, recorded live, so useful for any teacher setting up a lab. Plus free tools and apps that can enrich a classroom.

Free tools for your classroom

Free educational tools, including AI applications, simulations and apps. They are not meant to replace teachers: they are here to support teachers and learners in building a lifelong love of learning. Links to every resource are at the end of the slides.

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October 2023: micro:bit, Scratch and sensors

Day 1, session 1: fundamentals
Day 1, session 3: controlling Scratch sprites with micro:bit
Day 2, session 1: controlling Scratch with micro:bit sensors
micro:bit data logging, and using ChatGPT to write code
Day 2, session 2: rain drop and smoke sensors with micro:bit
Day 2, session 3: smart irrigation system with micro:bit
Day 2, session 3: sensor-based Scratch animation, L298N motor driver
Day 2, session 4: Teachable Machine and a voice-controlled AI vehicle

May 2024: AI, HuskyLens and TinyML

Session 1: AI and machine learning
Session 2a: HuskyLens face recognition
Session 2b: HuskyLens with micro:bit
Session 3a: HuskyLens object classification
Session 3b: HuskyLens and micro:bit, controlling a servo
Day 2, session 1: HuskyLens object tracking
Day 2, session 2: HuskyLens with Arduino
Day 2, session 3a: edge computing on Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense
Day 2, session 3b: TinyML on Arduino Nano 33 BLE (air snare)
Session 4a: Tiny Motion Trainer
Session 4b: Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense libraries and examples

Khan Academy for teachers

How and why teachers should use Khan AcademyEnglish
A brief introduction to Khan Academy (maths)English