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Our Dream Space Learning Specialists will run both in-person and virtual teacher training throughout the year. This also includes visits to your school to deliver training for all staff. Take a look at some of our upcoming opportunities below.
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Join the Dream Space team at W5 LIFE for FREE teacher training sessions. Coming up we have:
- 27 May - Minecraft Education for Beginners (In person at W5 LIFE, Belfast), 4pm-6pm
Did you know that all C2k accounts have access to Minecraft Education, a powerful games-based learning tool?
This session will be an introduction for beginners and new users of Minecraft Education. Find out what makes it different from the regular game, why you would want to use it in the classroom and some of the features designed to aid your lessons.
No previous experience with Minecraft is necessary.
Teachers who attend this training session will receive a FREE family pass to W5.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with our W5 LIFE team via emailing [email protected].
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If you would like more information regarding hosting a session at your school, please e-mail [email protected]
Free Class Workshop + Teacher Training
During May & June 2025, the Dream Space team from W5 LIFE are offering schools a free class workshop, plus a free teacher training session.
Workshops will take place in your school after lunch, towards the end of the day and is ideal for Primary 6 pupils and above, with a maximum of 32 pupils per session.
Each workshop lasts 1 hour and can be tailored to focus on either:
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Coding with BBC micro:bit
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Computational thinking using Sphero Indi
Following the student workshop, we offer a teacher training session delivered in your school during the afternoon. These sessions last between 1–2 hours and can cover a range of exciting topics, including:
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Micro:bit coding
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Using Minecraft Education in the classroom
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MakeCode Arcade (video game creation and coding)
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Sphero BOLT robotics
Terms & Conditions
- A minimum of 10 staff must attend the training session (this can include classroom assistants and other non-teaching staff).
- The school will provide a suitable room for the training session. A classroom is suitable, but for Sphero Bolt, a hall will be needed.
- There will be a maximum of 32 students in the pupil workshop.
- Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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