FarmBeats for Students: Hands-On Precision Agriculture with Micro:Bit

Discover how FarmBeats for Students brings precision agriculture to the classroom through an affordable micro:bit-based hardware kit and free, curated curriculum. This hands-on program enables students to explore modern farming technology, data-driven decision-making, and real-world applications of STEM. With a flexible, web-based platform, it’s accessible on any device, making it easy for educators to integrate into their teaching. Join us to see how this innovative approach cultivates student engagement in agriculture and computer science!

Lunch will be included.

PD Hours: 5

Facilitator: Sarah Phelps

Location: IVCC (in Oglesby) CTC124

Cost: $50 (or $30 for co-op member schools. See list below)

PL Co-op Members:

Allen Otter #65

Earlville #9

Deer Park #82

Grand Ridge #95

La Salle Elementary #122

Leland #1

Lostant #425

Marquette Academy

Ottawa Township High School #140

Serena #2

Seneca Grade School #170

Seneca High School #160

Tonica #79

Wallace #195

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Please be advised of our cancellation and refund policies: If you need to cancel your registration, please email Krissy at [email protected]. You may request a refund of a workshop registration fee up to seven days before the scheduled event. We cannot refund the transaction fees. Failure to cancel seven days prior to the workshop date will result in forfeiture of the registration fee.

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