In the Smart Homes workshop pupils learn to use sensors and actuators to model a sustainable, interactive and responsive smart home system. 

This hands-on session equips pupils with essential programming skills, requires the use of basic common hand tools and challenges pupils to interpret unfamiliar technical drawings whilst fostering an understanding of sustainable living and the importance of energy efficiency in modern, smart, homes. 

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How it works

This workshop is suitable for progression step 4 and lasts for approximately 2 hours for a class of up to 30 pupils working in small groups.  No prior knowledge is required. 

During this time pupils will code, assemble, test and demonstrate their Smart Homes. 

Timings and dates can be discussed when booking the experience. 

These fully funded workshops are available for secondary schools in South East Wales local authorities of Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan (Cardiff Capital Region) through our CSconnected project.  

Why take part

✔ Pupils find the workshop thoroughly engaging and embrace the opportunity to try something new. 

✔ Pupils are encouraged to think about the way they use digital technology and wider implications of their choices. 

✔ Strong cross curricular links that support the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales 2022 (Full progression step mapping is available), including common themes of sustainability, critical thinking and work-related learning. 

All resources are provided by EESW to participate in this activity, schools need only provide a suitable space, devices such as laptops or Chromebooks with internet access and a member of staff for supervision.