Name: Engaging students using physical computing and python programming
Start: 2026-09-21T10:40:00-0400
End: 2026-09-21T11:55:00-0400

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Engaging students using physical computing and python programming

Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT

182-RHS: Room TBA

In this workshop participants will learn how to code a simple physical computing setup on a Raspberry Pi using motors, lights, etc. and python programming language. It will be an opportunity to have a hands-on experience with the equipment and practice a coding exercise which you could then adapt or use on your equipment back at your school.

This workshop will be aimed at beginners and teachers who may be interested in this topic but may not know how to get started or how to incorporate physical computing using a Raspberry Pi computer.

Guest Presenters

Andy Côté

Laboratory Technician, SWLSB

I'm a laboratory technician who's been working with the board since 2006. I have worked in many of the high schools around the board and even did a stint in a private high school in Montreal. I have developed an interest in coding 2018 and have help Ian Ritchie develop the coding... Read More →

Ian Ritchie

Teacher - Sec. Math - Science, SWLSB

I have been teaching Cycle 1 Science and Technology since 2004, before becoming a teacher I worked in the Telecom industry doing digital mapping. As a teacher, I work hard at integrating Technology into the curriculum. Over the years I have used Lego Robotics, iPads, Netbooks, Online... Read More →

Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada

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Target Audience Secondary, Adult Ed
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Central (RHS)
MEQ Competencies 12-Digital, 04-Teaching

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Andy Côté

Ian Ritchie

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SWLSB Learning • Apprentissage

Andy Côté

Ian Ritchie

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