Gain a broader understanding of how coding and robotics can fit into your everyday teaching of STEM, and how to integrate Technology, Computer Science, and Engineering into your Math, Science, and ELA lessons. This PD introduces the self-paced online lessons from Exploring Robotics and no-assembly-required mTiny robot. By the end of this session you will be ready to use the mTiny Robot to engage grade K-2 students in CS/STEM.
mTiny is a perfect educational robot for kids aged 4+ to learn STEAM concepts. To spark the interest of preschool-aged children, mTiny offers fun interactive games to foster their logical thinking and problem solving skills. Children tap the easy to hold pen controller and use picture cards to control the robot movement. mTiny receives instructions and starts moving, then identifies locations and responds to the interactive map. The innovative tap-to-code interaction system and interesting storybook drive kids’ interest in learning. Standards alignment: CSTA, NGSS, Math, ELA.
Time to complete: 2 hours presentations (+ 1 hour lesson plan assignment)
Who this is for: Educators in grades K to 2 (classrooms, maker spaces, or clubs).
Skills you will gain: Introduction to Coding, Robotics, and teaching Integrated STEM with a robotSuggested Materials: (if you are doing the hands-on activities)
An MTiny robot and the 2 blue boxes that come with it (may be available from lending library)
mTiny Curriculum Guide book (may be available from lending library)
(note: no software or computer device is required for coding)