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

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

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

4. 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

5. Ozoblockly.com Computers Used with Ozobots Bits 2.0

6. LEGO WeDo 2.0 Computers, iPad, and Android Used with LEGO WeDo 2.0
us/elementary/explore/c/wedo-2-software

7. LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Computers and iPad
Used with LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and NXT
us/mindstorms/downloads/download-software

8. Building Varies by Robotics Platform LEGO Instructions Creative Builds
Recyclables

9. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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

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

19. Link to Resources Folder with Various Resources
my.sharepoint.com/personal/taylor_kellie_westada_ org/Documents/Robotics%20Roaming%20the%20Cur riculum
Feel Free to Contact Me

21. 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.