[python-uk] Call for London based volunteers - Wednesday 9th December

[Paul Clinch]

Hi Nicholas,

If anyone cries off, I can make it too. I haven't used MicroPython yet, but
know python on various computers.

Regards, Paul C.


On 3 December 2015 at 10:52, Nicholas H.Tollervey <ntoll at ntoll.org> wrote:

> Folks,
>
> You're all awesome. Thanks for volunteering. On the "list" I have:
>
> Cory Benfield
> Andrea Grandi (late)
> Nathan Jeffrey
> Steve Holden
> David MacIver
> Gautier Hayoun
> Alex ???
> Harry Percival
>
> I think we have a full house!
>
> I'll ping you guys an invite with all the details later today.
>
> Best wishes and many thanks once again!
>
> N.
>
> On 03/12/15 09:17, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote:
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > tl;dr - This is important. Help teachers. Get a micro:bit. 4pm-ish
> > Wednesday 9th December at the BCS in London.
> >
> > This is an opportunity for you to positively affect and contribute to
> > how Python is taught in London's schools. Where London leads the rest of
> > the UK often follows (in terms of teaching).
> >
> > Computing at School (CAS) are to IT teachers as the PSF are to
> > Pythonistas. I've been working with them as part of the micro:bit
> > project in order to get teachers up to speed with MicroPython etc.
> >
> > Next Wednesday (9th December) about half a dozen of London's CAS master
> > teachers (basically, the most experienced teachers, leaders, movers and
> > shakers) will be at the BCS off the Strand (from 4pm onwards) with a
> > view to exploring and creating resources for MicroPython on the
> > micro:bit. We need an equivalent number of Python developers to attend
> > to partner up, help out, answer questions and have fun with micro:bits.
> > We want the outcome to be lesson plans, code and a positive vibe.
> >
> > I realise people may only be able to get post-work (5pm). I can hold the
> > fort from 4pm giving a quick run-down of MicroPython.
> >
> > I think I should be able to wangle it so that those developers who
> > attend will be able to get their hands on (and keep for an extended
> > period of time) a micro:bit for testing / development purposes. So, if
> > you'd like to play with a micro:bit, this is how you get one. They're
> > very cool and people have lots of fun with them:
> > https://github.com/bbcmicrobit/micropython/tree/neopixel
> >
> > Of course, this is an important collaboration. If there was ever a time
> > to "be arsed" about something - this is it in terms of the amount of
> > potential change and positive impact for Python vs. actual effort you
> > have to put in.
> >
> > I'm always happy to answer questions, hear constructive critique and
> > have ideas suggested.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Nicholas.
> >
> >
> >
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Regards, Paul C.
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