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Skynet In The Classroom: How Using STEM Robots Can Expand Standards Based Instruction

Explore how using robots like Ozobot, Sphero, MakeyMakey, and little Bits can enhance standards-based instruction in the classroom. Presented by Mason Lewis and Dan Koch.

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Skynet In The Classroom: How Using STEM Robots Can Expand Standards Based Instruction

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  1. Skynet In The Classroom: How Using STEM Robots Can Expand Standards Based Instruction Presented by: Mason Lewis Dan Koch

  2. Children of the 80’s and 90’s will remember

  3. “These robots are so cool, but how is it helping students be successful in my content area?” • What are these robots? • OzobotMakeyMakey • Sphero Little Bits

  4. Three Learning Objectives • 1) Teachers can use robots and robotic devices to teach assigned state standards • 2) Teachers can use devices in ways they weren’t designed so students learn standards • 3) Teachers will understand how tying these robots to standards instruction eases the purchasing abilities

  5. Mason Lewis • BS in Elementary Education from UCF • M of E in Education Technology from Northwestern State University • 12 years of teaching experience in Elementary and Middle School Science

  6. Dan Koch • Apple Distinguished Educator – 2015 • PBS Lead Digital Innovator – 2016 • Florida Governor’s Shine Award – 2015 • 8 years instructor and technology leader

  7. Ozobot • Small smart line following robot • Uses sensors to interpret information drawn on paper • Introduces linear thinking and cause/effect to students

  8. Ozobot in Action • Students learn how computers are programmed • Ozobot reacts to what the user draws on the paper • User can also program the Ozobot through proprietary software - Ozoblockly

  9. Sphero • Bluetooth controlled device that allows the user to manipulate it in real time • Also can be programmed in proprietary app to complete tasks

  10. Sphero in Action • Students learn more in depth programming by having the robot have more interactions and complete more tasks in its surrounding envrionment

  11. MakeyMakey • Device that turns everyday objects into touchpads • Can be utilized with a computer in supplement the use of specific keys

  12. MakeyMakey in Action

  13. little Bits • little Bits are electronic building blocks • Each Bit has its own unique job/function • Bits snap together with magnets • No soldering, wiring, or programming

  14. Standards Based Ozobot • 24 Hours of Ozobot • Students found the speed of the Ozobot as it traveled around a mock Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Circuit • Students found distance Ozobot travelled and divided it by the time it took the Ozobot to find the speed it was travelling • Can be converted from cm/second to km/hour

  15. 24 Hours of Ozobot • Video goes here

  16. Standards Based Sphero • Students use a device with a Sphero to knock over objects of different mass • Students must figure out at what amount of energy is required to knock the object over

  17. Ramming Speed Mr. Sphero • Video goes here

  18. Standards Based MakeyMakey • Students used MakeyMakey to identify different objects around the classroom that were conductive • Students made a T-Chart of the objects-Conductive vs Nonconductive • Students then compare and contrasted the different objects and inferred what made something conductive

  19. MakeyMakey Making Noise • Video of students using MakeyMakey Conductivity Lab goes here

  20. Standards Based little Bits • Students constructed an apparatus that created sound or light • Then used apparatus to demonstrate wave properties • Also created an apparatus that demonstrates how energy is converted to chemical to other forms of energy

  21. little Bits – Big Learning • Video of little Bits here

  22. Funding Sources • Use Lead Teacher Money • Demonstrate Standards Based Instruction • Use SAC Fund to purchase more robots!

  23. Questions?

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