--- title: SparkFun Education Blog | helpful information (5) description: helpful information | Maker Education Blog (5) --- [![Sparkfun](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/img/logo.png)](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/index.html) - [SparkFun Webstore](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com) - [Higher Ed](https://sparkfuneducation.com/higher-ed/index.html) - [Contact Us](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/contact-us.html) - [Follow Us](https://twitter.com/SparkFunEDU) - [Home](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com) - [Blog](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com) - [Curriculum](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/curriculum.html) - [PD/Events](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/professional-dev.html) - [KITS/Materials](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/materials.html) - [Educator Stories](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/educator-stories.html) - [Activities](https://activities.sparkfuneducation.com) [Blog Home](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/) / SparkFun Education Blog [![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/wxsRKk3HtmAyCWJWoDQnRtf18PF0VaUUvI2DiWPka3wHBKm5V9lN-dJ-YMw6MWjxtu72TKJNCr5gcSMrf95Q8v9h8QqWwEIHylcxyupExhKyAcY8dcX17p1jNb0BT5p93RAXzlTMXO-wMS80Fg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/datalogging-with-the-microbit-part-2) ## [Datalogging with the micro:bit Part 2](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/datalogging-with-the-microbit-part-2) BY [Derek Runberg](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/derek-runberg) 8/23/18 6:24 AM [3](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/datalogging-with-the-microbit-part-2#comments-listing) [micro:bit](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/microbit) [programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/programming) [microcontroller](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/microcontroller) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In the first installment of this short series on data logging with the micro:bit we looked at how to use the SparkFun OpenLog to log data to a microSD card over a longer period of time. The OpenLog ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/datalogging-with-the-microbit-part-2) [![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/yHkDVTgvhAIkmTmGLvYBWpwl5_WXyz240Vx8fKA-Nibo3b5donUBdhtOiLbj78iN-6jQPfcnEmh7ReTL8xQvSinLc05lXLNFZgYWKqnZLeksmSknWbITuLeucF0MJbzptxr7tvSD)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/post-6-making-your-own-videos) ## [Adjusting Current Units to Incorporate Computer Science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/post-6-making-your-own-videos) BY [Shane Diller](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/shane-diller) 8/21/18 6:34 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/post-6-making-your-own-videos#comments-listing) [teaching tools](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/teaching-tools) [getting started](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/getting-started) [Guest Post](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/guest-post) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [computer science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/computer-science) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Welcome back everybody! I am your obnoxiously tall tour guide through this whole CS and Education thing, and today we will be covering the topic of customizing your curriculum to inject some computer ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/post-6-making-your-own-videos) [![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/WdRfdxRWxHPzz4YCTLP7Mvz389wr7MSUyVpS89t8JNHzFOWeKnGjkzyMV-2yaTMLm6GFsNYdZ5hKMoHXODSpKSYpoF2SqTOm9bWlCaEGVI83mrx91WppBwH-nfVTWOYrwkcl8Kgd)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/teaching-arduino-or-any-coding-without-a-full-cs-course-part-2) ## [Teaching Arduino (or any Coding) Without a Full CS Course, Part 2](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/teaching-arduino-or-any-coding-without-a-full-cs-course-part-2) BY [Shane Diller](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/shane-diller) 7/31/18 6:23 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/teaching-arduino-or-any-coding-without-a-full-cs-course-part-2#comments-listing) [Arduino](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/arduino) [teaching tools](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/teaching-tools) [getting started](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/getting-started) [Guest Post](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/guest-post) [programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/programming) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [computer science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/computer-science) [STEM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/stem) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Editor's note: We're excited to bring you this series of guest posts from Shane Diller. Read on to learn more about Shane and how he approaches teaching Arduino. Happy July 31st to everybody out ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/teaching-arduino-or-any-coding-without-a-full-cs-course-part-2) [![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/cjqLS-UTuBCYbrSSWBfZDNR3hvr-XDYCqx8YrMf8ZUhHvmQYJmEE7au09-ZtojOvVcmHYxZMcqYhirBtlZwL6GGSMzh7BpVJ13MO4znhujrlOoa-avH4wxo1RKWTLW0-_oTdyior)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/getting-started-with-arduino) ## [Teaching Arduino (or any Coding) Without a Full CS Course](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/getting-started-with-arduino) BY [Shane Diller](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/shane-diller) 7/26/18 6:27 AM [14](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/getting-started-with-arduino#comments-listing) [Arduino](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/arduino) [teaching tools](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/teaching-tools) [getting started](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/getting-started) [Guest Post](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/guest-post) [programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/programming) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [computer science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/computer-science) [STEM](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/stem) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Editor's note: We're excited to bring you this series of guest posts from Shane Diller. Read on to learn more about Shane and how he uses electronics in schools. Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed my last ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/getting-started-with-arduino) [![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TfM-W8kCRA9O6TwO1ohSuTwfw2ubyE4XpPjiMU4y0esXhdGcQbNkp3X6K8Pi_wvmgWz8nT0ZRn43e_SQjYq0N56Uxo05iCxUzGVd7WGdLisrCLOpTaQCBh59MfIcNqI2sVzT9BT6)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/3-iste-trade-show-gems) ## [3 ISTE 18 Trade Show Gems](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/3-iste-trade-show-gems) BY [Melissa Felderman](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/melissa-felderman) 7/19/18 6:27 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/3-iste-trade-show-gems#comments-listing) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in Chicago. I spent time chatting with educators from all over the country ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/3-iste-trade-show-gems) [![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/43FnH80-Cpdoq3ucnajO2zt3_gzLo4Xhhjb-QchD1TX-qfDJsehfd1ln7ddp3f0fq5HYOjA0kuPXojqiwA0216noMhTT-ho-NBEJA5N2b2e4LzfP11PcV0vRY3czKvM3wlYSZuIT)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/using-arduino) ## [Using Code to Bring Existing Curriculum to Life](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/using-arduino) BY [Shane Diller](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/shane-diller) 7/17/18 6:35 AM [1](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/using-arduino#comments-listing) [teaching tools](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/teaching-tools) [student projects](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/student-projects) [Guest Post](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/guest-post) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Editor's note: We're excited to bring you this series of guest posts from Shane Diller. Read on to learn more about Shane and how he uses electronics in schools. If you read my last post, you ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/using-arduino) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/Micro4Ed%20Class-08.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/microcontrollers-for-educators-implementing-computer-science-in-the-classroom) ## [Microcontrollers for Educators: Implementing Computer Science in the Classroom.](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/microcontrollers-for-educators-implementing-computer-science-in-the-classroom) BY [Maya Kleinbort](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/maya-kleinbort) 6/28/18 6:21 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/microcontrollers-for-educators-implementing-computer-science-in-the-classroom#comments-listing) [Professional Development](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/professional-development) [Maker Education](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/maker-education) [getting started](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/getting-started) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [Training](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/training) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Part of our mission here at SparkFun is to provide teachers with the foundational tools they need to succeed in the classroom. For the past 8 years, we have been hosting a 5-day workshop, called ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/microcontrollers-for-educators-implementing-computer-science-in-the-classroom) [![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xpgVr8tB1xEynSgb-hK_Vn1X-fOgiMslQZcywLjA9CUusD9j4fZshxmey9vXMUtSWOSevrqKwmVa9dW9KxvDNLR2EsHQKhp_4FEF2GTZ-Kw90192K6k8-LOxMoleEgHxpFNIACS7)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/5-lessons-learned-while-teaching-my-first-arduino-course) ## [5 Lessons Learned While Teaching My First Arduino Course](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/5-lessons-learned-while-teaching-my-first-arduino-course) BY [Melissa Felderman](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/melissa-felderman) 6/26/18 6:12 AM [1](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/5-lessons-learned-while-teaching-my-first-arduino-course#comments-listing) [getting started](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/getting-started) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) This past spring I had the pleasure of teaching a course at CU Boulder called ‘Objects.’ For all intents and purposes, the class was an intro to Arduino class, in which we focused on four concepts, ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/5-lessons-learned-while-teaching-my-first-arduino-course) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/EDU/BLOG%20Images/mb%20openlog.png)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/remote-sensing-and-datalogging-with-the-microbit) ## [Remote Sensing and Datalogging with the micro:bit](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/remote-sensing-and-datalogging-with-the-microbit) BY [Derek Runberg](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/derek-runberg) 6/21/18 6:35 AM [1](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/remote-sensing-and-datalogging-with-the-microbit#comments-listing) [micro:bit](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/microbit) [programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/programming) [microcontroller](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/microcontroller) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As we have worked with teachers using the micro:bit more and more over the past year, we have seen amazing projects across different subject areas. Teachers are the smartest… digital high-five! One ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/remote-sensing-and-datalogging-with-the-microbit) [![](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/r/600-600/assets/learn_tutorials/6/7/0/ScienceBuddies-LightUpYourPainting.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/finding-project-ideas-science-buddies) ## [Finding Project Ideas: Science Buddies](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/finding-project-ideas-science-buddies) BY [Bobby Chan](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/bobby-chan) 6/19/18 6:34 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/finding-project-ideas-science-buddies#comments-listing) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When it comes to adding hands-on projects to your instruction, there are seemingly endless possibilities. Luckily, the internet provides a number of resources for finding project ideas. Below are ... 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