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BUILDING MINDS WITH BOTS

BUILDING MINDS WITH BOTS. THE POWER OF LEGOS AND THE STORY BEHIND. BUILDING MINDS. Founded in 1989 to inspire appreciation of science and technology. Develops computer and engineering skills through hands-on that relate to real-world Builds self-confidence and motivation. BUILDING MINDS.

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BUILDING MINDS WITH BOTS

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  1. BUILDING MINDS WITH BOTS THE POWER OF LEGOS AND THE STORY BEHIND

  2. BUILDING MINDS • Founded in 1989 to inspire appreciation of science and technology. • Develops computer and engineering skills through hands-on that relate to real-world • Builds self-confidence and motivation

  3. BUILDING MINDS

  4. BUILDING MINDS • CONNECT: ADDS NEW RANGE OF CURRICULUM CONCEPTS AND GIVES STUDENTS NEW WAY TO THINK . • CONSTRUCT: OPEN-ENDED EXPLORATION; GUIDED INSTRUCTION; AND OPEN-ENDED PROBLEM SOLVING. • CONTEMPLATE: UNDERSTANDING THEIR LEARNING TO APPLY TO THE NEXT MISSION • CONTINUE: MAINTAINING CHALLENGES AND PLEASURE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SUCCESS.

  5. BUILDING MINDS • USERS BUILD THEIR ROBOTS USING AN RCX • CREATE A PROGRAM FOR THE ROBOT • DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM

  6. BUILDING MINDS • THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION IS NOT TO PRODUCE PEOPLE WHO CAN READ;

  7. BUILDING MINDS • BUT PEOPLE WHO CAN THINK, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND MAKE DECISIONS IN REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS.

  8. BUILDING MINDS • Grade 4 science standards: • Standard 1: Science as Inquiry - Formulate research questions, conduct experimental investigations, analyze data, use appropriate technology, communicate results, defend conclusions, and propose further investigations. 4.1.1.2 4.1.2.1

  9. Building Minds • Standard 5: Science, Technology, and Society Analyze and evaluate the interrelations between science, technology, and society; past, present, and future. 4.5.1.1 4.5.2.1

  10. Building Minds Grade 7 Science Standards: -Standard 1: Science as Inquiry – (Same as Grade 4) 7.1.10.1 7.1.10.2 7.1.10.3 7.1.10.5 7.1.10.6

  11. BUILDING MINDS • Standard 5: Science, Technology, and Society – (Same as Grade 4) 7.5.10.1 7.5.10.2

  12. Building Minds with Bots

  13. Lego Robotics in Blue Valley

  14. Exposing students to robotics can give them opportunities:

  15. to develop team building skills,

  16. problem solving skills,

  17. Skills for careers in technology, engineering, manufacturing, and many more.

  18. Goals for 2004-2005

  19. District Wide Goals 1. Serve as a resource person for gifted elementary facilitators in Blue Valley. Many of our gifted facilitators are interested in robotics but do not feel comfortable in starting a program without support.

  20. 2. Develop a web page for teachers and students. • Create a web page with information about robotics. • Display links to sites that will provide ideas and projects. • Maintained by students at Oak Hill.

  21. 3. Host a robotics meet at Oak Hill for Blue Valley elementary schools. • Sponsor a non competitive event each spring. • Invite all elementary schools to participate.

  22. 4. Provide information to other Blue Valley elementary schools about the Kansas Robotics League and meet in Manhattan on April 9, 2005.

  23. Student Goals

  24. Gifted students in the state of Kansas have an Individual Education Plan. (IEP) Within the IEP, strengths and interests of the student are listed within the present levels of performance (PLEP). From the PLEP, student goals and objectives are written for the upcoming school year. Interest for electronics and robotics are targeted in one or more of the goals. Goals are written to challenge students, ask them to design a problem or task, and then show the process in which they solve the task.

  25. During the 2004-2005 school year, Oak Hill gifted students in fourth and fifth grade will design a task in either electronics and/or robotics, develop a course of action, execute the project, and then present their project to an authentic audience.

  26. Tomorrow’s Scientists of USD #500 • Learning by doing science • Reason inductively • Solve problems creatively • Working in teams cooperatively

  27. USD #500 • A scientist thinking involves: • Inquiry • Observation • Experimentation • Journal-keeping • Problem solving

  28. USD #500 • Where to start for culturally sensitive classrooms? • Minimize teacher talk by using strategies such as small-group tasks, role-playing, cooperative learnings, and dramatic readings. • Provide opportunities to establish, monitor, manage, and correct their rules of classroom discourse.

  29. USD #500 • Allow students to study vocabulary together • Use choral as well as individual reading • Be direct with commands • Create classroom where students feel responsible for SUCCESS of the GROUP!

  30. USD #500

  31. USD #500 • Benefits of using Java or RoboLab: • Increased student learning through problem-solving skills • Increased English speaking skills for ELL students • Increased motivational skills in the areas of Science and Technology

  32. USD #500

  33. USD #500

  34. USD #500

  35. USD #500 • Goals 2004-05 • 1. Get more minorities involved in field of science, such as Hispanic girls. • 2. Present to the district science coordinator, the idea of offering an introductory Java course at the high school level • 3. Enter at least one competition and/or visit the Kansas State University open house on April 9th, 2005.

  36. USD #500 • Objectives to be learned: • 1. Creativity skills increased • 2. Reading, writing, and Math skills increased. • 3. Communication/Social skills increased

  37. USD #500 • Various Websites to Help get Started: http:www.thetech.org/robotics/acivities/index.html (intro to robotics) • http://www.rec.ri.cmu.edu/education/robotics curriculum/index.html(English robotics academy) • http://www.rec.ri.cmu.edu/education/eteachers/roboticscurriculum/indextorobotics.html(spanish robotics academy) • http://carol.wins.uva.nl/~leo/lego/diff.html(journal entries) • www.succeed.ufl.edu/papers/01/01096.pdf(interdisciplinary design projects)

  38. USD #500 • CONTACT INFORMATION: • Jodi Reno—Central Middle, Argentine Middle, West Middle and Northwest Middle • Barbara Green—Coronado Middle, Eisenhower Middle, and Arrowhead Middle

  39. USD #500 • Other Contact Information: • Mitch Nielsen (KSU) • Kevin Kramer at kkramer@ksu.edu • Bill Rust at wjr@ksu.edu • NOTE: each of above are involved with the Kansas Robotics League

  40. Robotics Across County Lines

  41. In February 2005, a small group from Central Middle School, Coronado Middle School, and Oak Hill Elementary will meet to share robotics projects. This meet enables multi-age students to share and learn from one another.

  42. Presented by: Jodi Reno, Kansas City, Kansas USD #500 Deb Greenlee, Overland Park, Ks USD #229

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