Integrating robptics in the classroom (Language Arts, Math, Science, ESL, etc.)

1. INTEGRATING ROBOTICSIN THE LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
By: Sandra Costa & Victoria Sousa

3. ❑Programmable floor toy
❑Can be programmed with sequences of up
to 40 commands (7 buttons –4 directions; PAUSE, CLEAR, GO)
❑Moves accurately in 15cm steps
❑Is supported by a range of accessories
(play mats; sequencing cards; software)
What is a Bee-bot?

4. ❖FD -forwards
❖BK –backwards
❖LT –left
❖RT -right
Basic Commands:

5. ❑Young children learn when they play with hands-on, concrete materials that encourage:
➢exploration, discovery, manipulation, and active engagement
❑Teachers support children’s learning in play by becoming co-players
➢enriching & extending
➢guiding and supporting
“Play is an essential learning tool for young children”
Dr. John Irvine, Australian Child Psychologist

6. :criteriafor educational“toys” usedin directedplay
Skill building
Problem solving
Imagination and creativity
Communication
Ego-building and self confidence
These same benefits can be observed in children who use Bee-Bots.

7. ●Mathematicalskills: counting, estimatingdistanceandtime, andworkingmathematicallyto solve problems
●SpatialVisualisationskills: theabilityto mentallyorientate, manipulate, trackandrotatethebee-bot
●LanguageSkills: especiallyrecalling, interpretingorarticulatingcommandsequences
●Design & Technologyskills: interpretinga design challenge, generatingsolutions, makinga plan, testingandevaluating
Skill Building

8. ●Planning
●Logical thinking
●Solving challenges
Problem Solving

9. ❑Multi-sensory appeal to children: colorful, flashing eyes, sounds, movement
❑Engaging character:giving the bee-bot a name and personality attributes
❑Can be linked to favorite stories, toys, scenarios as play mats, etc.
Imagination & Creativity

10. Communication Skills
❑Learning is a social experience
❖discussing
❖taking turns
❖collaborative work
❑Context for oral language learning
❑Can support written language development
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11. Ego-building & Self Confidence
❖questioning and posing problems
❖taking responsible risks
❖striving for accuracy
❖task persistence
❖sense of achievement when solving problems
❖supports motivation

12. What you need:
Software

13. You can create your own squares:

14. Probot

15. RouteMap
Software
ProbotResources
AmusementParkMat
Rally Mat

16. Probot

17. •Irvine, J.
Available: www.drjohnirvine.com.au
Referenceshttp://www.tts-group.co.uk

18. Thankyoufor coming!
Link to Bee-botmatTemplate: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zJSij9hqfSgZd8xdqhtNKQ2Rxk7PrWsb-L7iyn1Daws/edit?usp=sharing
Ouremails:
vsousa@caislisbon.org& scosta@caislisbon.org
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