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DEEP DIVE: Physical Computing - micro:bits

DEEP DIVE: Physical Computing - micro:bits

Date and Time

June 25, 2020 - June 26, 2020

Registration Closes: June 8, 2020, midnight

Location

Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center

Event Address

1101 Woodlawn Avenue
Georgetown, Texas 78628

Contact

Contact NameNathalie Beausoleil

Contact Emailnathalie.b@tacc.utexas.edu

Event Description

*If WeTeach_CS cancels this event due to COVID-19, registrants will receive a full refund.*

Physical computing are interactive systems that can sense and respond to the world around them. The Deep Dive into Physical Computing equips educators with the skills needed to integrate the basic principles of CS with the tangibility afforded by physical devices. Physical computing provides students with a concrete, interactive way to understand coding concepts while also creating new and innovative solutions to various challenges through the use of various inputs, sensors, and servos. 

Certificates of Participation

Certificates stating 12 hours of Continuing Professional Education hours (CPE credits) earned can be downloaded from the UTakeIt dashboard after the participant has completed the online course evaluation. Any questions about certificates should be directed toward the contact person listed on this page.

 


 

Registration

When you are ready to register, the system will ask you to login. You will need to log in with your UTEID and password. If you do not remember your UTEID and password you can click on the “I forgot my UTEID or password” link. If you need a UT EID created, click on “I need a UTEID” from the login screen. For more UTEID information Click here.

  • Registration fees cover breakfast, lunch and training materials. 
  • Payments are due before this event. 
  • Refunds will not be issued for cancellations or those not in attendance. 
  • Registration deadline is 6/08/2020.

Payment Information and Instructions

  • Paying with a credit card will instantly secure your purchase.
  • Paying with a check will reserve your purchase in our system. Your purchase will be considered incomplete until your check is processed by our office. This may take up to three weeks to occur. You will be notified by email when your check is processed.
  • Purchase orders can be used to secure purchases initiated with a check payment. Click "Have a Purchase Order?" during checkout and follow the listed instructions.

An invoice is automatically generated and emailed to you by the system once you have selected “Pay with Check” or “Pay with Credit Card.” The registration confirmation email will contain all of the necessary information you need to provide to your business offices regarding credit card payment records and check processing instructions.

Checks must be made out to “The University of Texas at Austin” and mailed to the attention of Nathalie Beausoleil, along with the printed invoice, to the address below. 

The University of Texas at Austin
Texas Advanced Computing Center
Attn: Nathalie Beausoleil
PRC, ACB #205
10100 Burnet Road (R8700)
Austin, TX 78758-4497

Logistics

Accommodations and Transportation

All participants are responsible for their own transportation and lodging arrangements and payments. If your institution is paying for your lodging, a copy of the Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax Exempt form is provided and should be printed and turned in to your hotel upon arrival. 

Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemption Certificate (PDF)

A limited room block at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center is available for $101.00 per night.

  • Start Date: Sunday, June 21, 2020
  • End Date: Friday, June 26, 2020
  • Last Day to Book: Sunday, May 31, 2020

Book your group rate.

Schedule

  • Thursday, June 25: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Friday, June 26: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Getting There

Parking is free and available at Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center. Go to the map.

Personal Registration

$400

Register for this event and claim your seat immediately.

Registration Access Code

$400 / person

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