Student Makers Conference
The event was sponsored by Microsoft. The student committee created and planned a series of 20 activities and became teachers for the day. This incredible event was planned by the students from start to finish who then shared their knowledge of Digital Technologies with their peers.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | School stories |
| Format | Web page |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | STEM |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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