Students will learn the basic functions of an Arduino microcontroller, basic code structure, how to build series and parallel circuits, how to write code using functions and variables, and how to use a potentiometers and a button.

My classes will teach you basic coding skills needed to program an Arduino microcontroller. In these classes you will learn about the Arduino and how to write code that allows it to read input from sensors and send output to actuators.  You will be guided through the wiring and coding for each type of sensor and actuator so that you will eventually be able to create your own inventions.

I have been a private school middle and high school science teacher for over 30 years. During that time, I taught classes in chemistry, engineering, earth science, life science, chemistry, forensic science, biology, and health.  I enjoy teaching through hands-on experimentation and I believe that students learn best when they are activity engaged in the learning process.

I am an amateur photographer and love to photograph my grandchildren, my dog, and wildlife. I enjoy creating scrapbooks from my photos. I also enjoy tinkering with my Arduino and 3D printer to create inventions of my own.

We will be using the online Arduino simulation program called TinkerCad at www.tinkercad.com.  Students who would like to build using an actual Arduino will need to download the Arduino software, called Arduino IDE, from www.arduino.cc