Question 1

Is there parking at Maidstone Innovation Centre?

Accepted Answer

Yes, free parking is available in the visitor car park, off Newnham Court Way (on the right as you approach Maidstone Innovation Centre).  Be sure to register your vehicle at the Indigo device by the front desk when you arrive.

Question 2

Will lunch be provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes, refreshments and lunch will be provided.  Ahead of the day, we will get in touch to share some information with you and also to collect dietary requirements, which will also be catered for.

Question 3

Is Maidstone Innovation Centre accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Maidstone Innovation Centre is a new building with good accessibility.  There is a lift to the conference room which is on the 3rd floor where accessible facilities are also located.

Question 4

Can participants take their project builds away with them at the end of the workshop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because we are providing each participant with their own add-on part, all builds can go home with their makers.  This provides a perfect way to showcase and share your makes and new knowledge with peers and learners.

Question 5

Do I need a micro:bit to attend the course?

Accepted Answer

Although we encourage participants to bring and use a micro:bit from their school, we are able to provide a loan micro:bit on the day.  You will be able to access your code after the event, meaning you can download the code you a school micro:bit after the course.

Question 6

Do I need to bring a laptop?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome to bring your own laptop to use on the day; however, we also have laptops available to use, so the choice is yours and if you forget your laptop, we've got a solution!

Question 7

Do I need previous experience with the micro:bit?

Accepted Answer

All levels are welcome at this workshop.  We will use a block-based coding environment similar to Scratch, allowing you to focus on the application of programming items that exist in the real world rather than typing errors and nuances of a text-based programming language.

Question 8

Who will lead this course?

Accepted Answer

U Can Too's Founder and Computing Curriculum Specialist, Su Adams will be delivering this course with support from Nicki Cooper, fellow Computing Curriculum Specialist at U Can Too.

Question 9

What level of experience do the trainers have?

Accepted Answer

Our CPD is delivered by a highly experienced micro:bit specialist, trainer, educator, freelancer for the NCCE and consultant for the Micro:bit Educational Foundation. We not only deliver and develop training through U Can Too but also deliver and develop training for the NCCE/STEM learning.

Question 10

How long has U Can Too been delivering training and workshops?

Accepted Answer

2024 marks 10 years of U Can Too! In this time, we've worked in a range of settings using a range of devices, including the micro:bit, in many different ways not just across the country but globally, working with students in the classroom, delivering CPD to teachers, educators and master trainers.

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