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Now that you have an understanding of coding with Scratch Jr., this is an example of how to transition into applying what students know about programming on the screen, to programming robots with motors and sensors.
Now that you have an understanding of coding with Scratch Jr., this is an example of how to transition into applying what students know about programming on the screen, to programming robots with motors and sensors.
Lego WeDo 2.0 is a great way to transition students from programming with Scratch Jr. to using other block-based codes. Lego WeDo can be used with the curriculum, or the pieces can be used independently.
Lego WeDo 2.0 is a great way to transition students from programming with Scratch Jr. to using other block-based codes. Lego WeDo can be used with the curriculum, or the pieces can be used independently.
The coding blocks used for Scratch Jr. share many similarities with the Lego WeDo Robotics software.
Lege WeDo Robotics.mp4Lego WeDo Introduction
Lego WeDo Introduction
IMG_0794.movLego WeDo Student Samples
Lego WeDo Student Samples
Bringing it all Together
Bringing it all Together
Digital Breakout
Digital Breakout
BreakoutEdu is an immersive, game-based, problem-solving challenge that encourages students to use their collective knowledge in order to figure out puzzles and unlock locks (think: an Escape Room for the classroom!)
You can buy pre-made kits, or create your own, used prepared puzzles, or design them based on your curriculum, and Breakouts can be done in-person AND virtually!
Learn more HERE.
MAKERSPACE ACTIVITY #7: Next Steps
MAKERSPACE ACTIVITY #7: Next Steps
Over the course of the past two days, you've experienced a variety of Maker activities that can be tailored to your classroom and students. To close out our time together, you now have the opportunity to start planning for what is next:
Over the course of the past two days, you've experienced a variety of Maker activities that can be tailored to your classroom and students. To close out our time together, you now have the opportunity to start planning for what is next:
How do you envision Maker Learning in your classroom?
What will you need to do in order to prepare?
What will you need to acquire so that you have the necessary materials?
How will Maker learning fit into your schedule?
What connections can you make to your current curriculum?
What are you already doing really well with Maker Learning?
What could you share with others?
What do you still need to learn more about?
What specific questions do you have?
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Grab some paper or somewhere to write down your ideas. Choose to complete this brainstorming session by yourself, or in a Zoom breakout room with other participants. Use this hour as a chance to work with this creative community to plan for concrete ways you want to implement a MakerSpace into your practice.
Grab some paper or somewhere to write down your ideas. Choose to complete this brainstorming session by yourself, or in a Zoom breakout room with other participants. Use this hour as a chance to work with this creative community to plan for concrete ways you want to implement a MakerSpace into your practice.
FlipGrid Response
FlipGrid Response
When finished brainstorming, record yourself sharing one take-away from this course.
Prompt: How might you use what you have learned in this course with your own students next school year? What will Making in your classroom look like?
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