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Session description

Struggle with integrating computer science? The short answer is to use robotics. Using different robotics programs, teachers can easily let students use coding skills to learn various standards. Let students learn about animal classifications by researching and coding animal robots that mimic the animals they are learning about.

Outline

Introductions
Overview of three projects
English example - using Ozobots to retell the sequence of a story
Student work
History example - using Ozobots to build a timeline for ancient civilizations
Student work
Science example - using Lego Spike Prime to build animal robots for each of the classifications highlight adaptations.

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Supporting research

I do not have any supporting research as it does not exist. I have developed this concept based on years of observation with districts and schools struggling to teacher computer science since they focus on the standards. This allows them the best of both worlds focusing on standards and injecting computer science concepts into curriculum.

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Presenters

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Victoria Bergman
Middle School Science Teacher
Fort Worth Country Day
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Dr. Tammy Craddock
Middle School Humanities Teacher
Fort Worth Country Day
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John Long
Middle School iPad Coordinator
Fort Worth Country Day

Session specifications

Topic:

Innovative Learning Environments

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-5

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Mac
Tablet: iOS

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

ozoblockly.com
Spike PRIME app

Subject area:

Computer Science, Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer
  • Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.
For Students:
Empowered Learner
  • Set learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process to improve learning outcomes.

TLPs:

Connect learning to learner, Spark Curiosity

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