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Integrating Robotics in the Language Classroom - MAIS 2014
This document discusses how programmable robots called Bee-Bots can be integrated into language classrooms. Bee-Bots are floor toys that can be programmed with sequences of movements and commands. They help develop important skills in young children such as problem solving, communication, and building confidence. Teachers can support learning through guided play with Bee-Bots, enriching the experience and helping children explore. The document outlines the educational benefits of using Bee-Bots and provides examples of how they can build skills in areas like math, language, and design.
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- 1. INTEGRATING ROBOTICSIN THELANGUAGE 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 learnwhen 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” usedindirectedplay 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 tochildren: 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 ❑Learningis a social experience ❖discussing ❖taking turns ❖collaborative work ❑Context for oral language learning ❑Can support written language development rain
- 11. Ego-building & SelfConfidence ❖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 createyour own squares:
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- 15. RouteMap Software ProbotResources AmusementParkMat Rally Mat
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- 17. •Irvine, J. Available:www.drjohnirvine.com.au Referenceshttp://www.tts-group.co.uk
- 18. Thankyoufor coming! Linkto Bee-botmatTemplate: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zJSij9hqfSgZd8xdqhtNKQ2Rxk7PrWsb-L7iyn1Daws/edit?usp=sharing Ouremails: vsousa@caislisbon.org& scosta@caislisbon.org Contacts