ROCS: Powering Rural Innovation with Micro:bits & FarmBeats
As part of the WeTeach_CS ROCS initiative, this 2-day professional development session empowers you to bring cutting-edge Ag-Tech to your students. Using the versatile micro:bit and Microsoft FarmBeats, we will explore how data-driven decisions are transforming the agricultural landscape. You will learn the FarmBeats curriculum through the eyes of your students, building automated systems that respond to the environment. Join us to discover how ROCS is equipping Big Country students with the high-demand technical skills they need to lead in their own communities.
No prior coding experience is required—just a willingness to explore how ROCS is planting the seeds for the next generation of West Texas innovators. Participants will receive kits to use in the classroom.
Special instructions
Presenter(s)
Shawn Schlueter
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Shawn Schlueter
ESC contact email
sschlueter@esc14.net
Location
Room(s)
Allen Noah (South)
Date(s)
July 7, 2026 to July 8, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Registration deadline
July 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on July 1, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
6.0 hours
Subject(s)
Digital Innovation, STEM, Technology
Grade(s)
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Secondary Teachers, Teachers
Objective(s)
1.1, 1.4, 2.4, 4.3
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.