Robots Roaming the Classroom Kellie Taylor, Ed.D. K-5 Engineering Teacher

Use of Robotics Not as Difficult as It Looks Collaboration Hands-On Experiences Additional Opportunities for Success

Skills Needed Desire to Use the Tool Willingness to Learn with Students Ability to Problem Solve Flexibility Integration No Time for One More Thing

Programming Non-robotic options Ozobots – Markers Drag and Drop (GUI) Scratch Code.org Ozobots – Markers Drag and Drop (GUI) Software Ozoblockly LEGO WeDo 2.0 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Education LEGO EV3 Programming

Ozoblockly.com Computers Used with Ozobots Bits 2.0 http://ozoblockly.com/

LEGO WeDo 2.0 Computers, iPad, and Android Used with LEGO WeDo 2.0 https://education.lego.com/en- us/elementary/explore/c/wedo-2-software

LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Computers and iPad Used with LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and NXT http://www.lego.com/en- us/mindstorms/downloads/download-software

Building Varies by Robotics Platform LEGO Instructions Creative Builds Recyclables

Projects Problem-Based Learning Designing, Building, and Programming Robots Moon Base Rovers Art robots that use a repeating pattern Identify a problem and develop a solution School Environment Develop a rover that will collect samples Identify a location that is difficult for humans to explore and develop a robotic explorer and determine what data it will collect

Robotics Platforms Ozobots LEGO WeDo 2.0 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Many, Many More Finch Sphero Ollie …

Classroom Integration Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Measurement – Distance Challenge Building Working Models Parts of a System – Inputs and Outputs English Language Arts Directions Story Art Art robot Social Studies Communities

Classroom Management Individual, Partners, or Groups Roles and Responsibilities Introducing and Establishing Rules and Routines Pictures of Builds or Projects SeeSaw Learning Journal App (web.me.seesaw.com) Logins May Not Be Needed Class or Individual

Collaboration Partners Groups Establish How Work Should be Shared Groups Ideal is Three Students Develop Group Roles Rotate Roles Provide Structure to Support Desired Behaviors Assigned Group Roles Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Discussion

Kit Management Prebuilt Robotics for Programming Only Building and Programming Daily Use Students Build, Program, and Clean Parts Returned to Designated Compartments Parts Card Project Use Student Groups Count Kit Before and After Project Parts Cards Determine if Students Use Other Parts Besides the Kit

Real World Connections Guest Speakers Parents/Community Members (Local Robotics Clubs) Mentors Video Conferences - Skype, Google Hangouts Skype in the Classroom NASA Digital Learning Network Hour of Code

MakerSpace Robotics Low and High Tech Materials No Expertise Required Volunteers with High Attendance Once a Week Before School Once a Month During Lunch

Grant Writing STEM STEAM Impact Maximum Number of Students Use Same Grant Information for Multiple Applications Address High Needs Groups Girls in STEM

Link to Resources Folder with Various Resources https://msd2- my.sharepoint.com/personal/taylor_kellie_westada_ org/Documents/Robotics%20Roaming%20the%20Cur riculum Feel Free to Contact Me taylor.kellie@westada.org

Let’s Give It a Try Ozobots LEGO WeDo 2.0 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Try existing tracks Program with markers and paper Program with Ozoblockly on laptops, Ozoblockly.com LEGO WeDo 2.0 Program with WeDo 2.0 on iPad. Connect USB hub once you get into the programming LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Program with LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Student Edition on my laptop or iPads.