Robotics in K-12 education provides students with 21st century skills. Several countries in Asia have incorporated robotics and programming into their curriculums, with Vietnam having a strong senior high school robotics program. Robotics teaches problem solving and can be done by computer, science, math and technical teachers. It is best done throughout the school year with incremental activities and contests to motivate students. Robotics connects to other subjects like math, science, physics and programming. Success requires easy to use materials, ongoing teacher training, and managing equipment over time. More support is needed for robotics kits, training packages and contests to further develop robotics in education.
Robotics in K-12 education provides students with 21st century skills. Several countries in Asia have incorporated robotics and programming into their curriculums, with Vietnam having a strong senior high school robotics program. Robotics teaches problem solving and can be done by computer, science, math and technical teachers. It is best done throughout the school year with incremental activities and contests to motivate students. Robotics connects to other subjects like math, science, physics and programming. Success requires easy to use materials, ongoing teacher training, and managing equipment over time. More support is needed for robotics kits, training packages and contests to further develop robotics in education.
Robotics in K-12 education provides students with 21st century skills. Several countries in Asia have incorporated robotics and programming into their curriculums, with Vietnam having a strong senior high school robotics program. Robotics teaches problem solving and can be done by computer, science, math and technical teachers. It is best done throughout the school year with incremental activities and contests to motivate students. Robotics connects to other subjects like math, science, physics and programming. Success requires easy to use materials, ongoing teacher training, and managing equipment over time. More support is needed for robotics kits, training packages and contests to further develop robotics in education.
Robotics in K-12 education provides students with 21st century skills. Several countries in Asia have incorporated robotics and programming into their curriculums, with Vietnam having a strong senior high school robotics program. Robotics teaches problem solving and can be done by computer, science, math and technical teachers. It is best done throughout the school year with incremental activities and contests to motivate students. Robotics connects to other subjects like math, science, physics and programming. Success requires easy to use materials, ongoing teacher training, and managing equipment over time. More support is needed for robotics kits, training packages and contests to further develop robotics in education.
Robotics in K12 Education Robotics in K12 Education • Students Learn 21st Century Skills through Robotics • Japan Education - programming and robotics by 2020 • Vietnam - strong Senior HS robotics program beating Japan every year • Malaysia - robotics from MARA to All schools • Indonesia focuses on skills for building robots. Robotics in K12 Education • WHAT is ROBOTICS in Education • WHO teaches/ who learns • WHEN • WHY do robotics (21st Century Learning Skills) • HOW to do robotics The different definitions What is Robotics? • The technician’s point of view (To Fix, To build) • The College professor’s point of view (an EXPERT) • The IT point of view (Technical * Programming) • The K12 Teacher (NOT FOR ME) • The Misconception (Robotics Major) • The Misconception (Robotics as a Subject) What is Robotics? • Robotics in Education is a “MEANS to an end” • Robotics is an EXPERIENCE with multi-disciplinary activities • Robotics is a HOOK that keeps students striving for more challenges • Robotics is a doorway to build and develop Thinking Skills. What is Robotics? • Robotics as Cute • Humanoids What is Robotics? • HOOK!!! • Problem Solving at the Core What is Robotics? • HOOK!!! • Problem Solving at the Core Students and Teachers Who does Robotics? Who does Robotics? Who does Robotics • Computer Teacher • Science Teacher • Math Teacher • TLE Teacher • Language Teacher Who does Robotics? • For students, • For Teachers, • Special group • All students Timing in the school year When to do Robotics? • Center on Contest • National Robotics Competition • WORLD ROBOT GAMES • Other International Robot Contests When to do Robotics? • Center on Contest • National Robotics Competition • WORLD ROBOT GAMES • Other International Robot Contests When to do Robotics? • Throughout the school year • One semester or one quarter per grade level • Incremental Activities • School-wide contest • Project exhibits for parents and community When to do Robotics? When to do Robotics? Primary motivation WHY do Robotics? • Strong MOTIVATION! • Thinking Skills (21st Century) • TLE Psychomotor Skills (Maker Technology) • Grading better (not harder) • Differentiated Instructions/Learning • Understanding by Design (Backward approach) • Community-based Problem themes Process Experience since 2007 • 10 years of trying out different curriculums • 10 years of training teachers • 10 years of guiding schools • 10 years of making learning materials • 10 years of doing educational research
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Methodology • Build habits of “Thinking” • Build habits of “Engineering Process” • Build habits of “Scientific Process” • Build habits of doing things!
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Teaching Programming • Begin :: Use of PRE-BUILT robots • LOGO BLOCKS or C programming • Pre-built programs to be manipulated • Each change, change the robot behavior • HOOK is established. Teaching Programming Connecting to Math & Science • Measure the distance • Measure the angle • Write a program… (POKE THE QUESTION!) • Use an inclined plane, add a load • Be precise Connecting to Math and Science Connecting Science, Electronics • Use sensors (Calibrating) • Measure the surrounding • Respond as a switch • Log data across time • Incremental learning on programming • Control devices (Environment, Car, house, etc) • Workshop skills in electricity Connecting Science, Electronics Connecting to Physics, mechanics • Improve on the movement • Movement in a different context • Redesign, rebuild the base • Focus on mechanical problems. • Introduce mechanical technology… Connecting Physics, mechanics Building on the previous • Previous Skills keep repeating in each increment • Measuring &Calibrating • Programming • Building (workshop skills) • Teamwork – Language skills • Learning by Observing (other solutions) • Asking the RIGHT QUESTIONS Doing Real-life problems • Research the problem • Research known and possible solutions • Design a new solution and method of testing • Build • Test • Share with others Connecting Real-life problems Success Factors (what we learned) • Easy-to-use entry-level materials needed • Continuing teacher training and support is necessary • Curriculum transition takes time (3 year cycle) • Manage misconceptions about robotics and learning objectives • Manage Equipment (Kits, support, batteries, etc) Moving Forward (what we learned) • Robot is misclassified as a Hobby Niche • Robotics in the curriculum gaining ground • Government budget and government-led contest will increase demand • Demand for training in multiple levels Moving Forward (what is needed) • Robot Kit packages (good price point) • Robot training packages (continuing) • Robot training materials • TIME, TIME, TIME • Maintenance support – replacement parts • Development of robot contest scene (multiple levels of difficulty) [email protected] 0939 912 7127 0917 897 2349