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Robotics can be something you teach with, as well as something you teach about.
Introduction to Programming uses robots, and covers robotics content, but ultimately
seeks to give students experience and access to a much broader set of skills and
perspectives called
Computational Thinking.
► Big Idea #1: Programming is Precise
If you want a robot to do something, you need to communicate that idea with
mathematical and logical precision, or it won’t quite be what you intended.
► Big Idea #2: Sensors, Programs, and Actions
Data from sensors gives a robot information about its environment. A program
uses that data to make decisions, and the robot Acts on those decisions. Data
underlies the core of the entire process.
► Big Idea #3: Make Sense of Systems
To understand the way something works, construct a mental “model” of it in your
head that captures the important features and rules of the system. This helps you
make sense of it, and also gives you a tool to “play out” (similar) new scenarios in
your head to predict what would happen.
► Big Idea #4: Break Down Problems and Build Up Solutions
To solve a difficult problem, try breaking it down into smaller problems. Then,
solve the smaller problems, building up toward a solution to the big problem.
► Big Idea #5: Computational Thinking Applies Everywhere
These skills – mathematical and logical clarity, using data, systems thinking with
mental models, and problem solving – are not just for robotics. They are key to
solving many problems in the world.
A video introduction to these topics can be found in the “Big Ideas” block
Choose 1 of the "Big Ideas" listed above, and explain why a student can learn valuable information in the classroom while using the Lego robots.
I would like to have the break down problems and build up solutions. I get frustrated very easily, with this robot it would make my life much easier. Life would go so much easier if you had something to help you with the hard problems instead of sitting there stumped on it. I will eventually give up on the " Big Problem" because I would not be able to figure it out. This robot would keep me from pulling my hair out trying to figure out the big problem.
ReplyDeleteBig idea #1: We already do something similar acts on code.org. However with this Lego robotic setup, we can learn vital skills in not just computer programming but also robotics. This will be extremely useful should any of us go into these type of careers. Since we not only learn how to set them up in order but also maybe how to make them. This will all be useful in the next few years since technology is growing in such fashion there will be a high demand for programmers.
ReplyDeleteI pick number four because you can break down problems and take it into the real world and in every class you have. When you break down the problem you can see every step that goes into it and how it was created and set up. When you are building up the solutions you are problem solving. When problem solving you have to continuously break down step by step to figure every thing you do. It's a real life choice when breaking down problems in the real world.
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ReplyDeleteThis product can teach little kids cause and effect and help them build their imagination.
In this weeks cnet video it showed us how an app mixed in with the popular toy Lego. Somehow the app connects to the Legos and you can choose the pattern in which you want to move the Legos by selected them on the app. I think this would be pretty cool to see or have. I know i did not have this kind of technology growing up. It sure would of been nice to have.
ReplyDeleteComputational thinking applies everywhere. The Lego robots will serve as an early tutorial on how many real-world problems can be solved - through technology. This app/set will familiarize kids with technology and computer problem-solving early on so they can be more effective with it later in life. Not only that, but they will also learn from the mathematical aspect of it. Simply adding things together to make a whole is the basis of the app.
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DeleteI think I would have to go with the breaking down idea, because when I can't get something right away I tend to either get mad or I get frustrated. If I use the breaking down idea it would be a better chance for me to understand the robot better. Only because its moving step by step for me so its not hard for me to get the job done or to play with it.
ReplyDeleteI would chose number four because if I'm in class and i need help with something it would break it down for me. And if I ever needed help with a real problem it would help me through it. But as long as I had the robot in school I would get really good grades. Its not that I don't get everything but this would break everything down to be more simple so I got everything right. And if any of my friends didn't get something I would be able to help them because i would know a easy way of doing it.
ReplyDeleteThe video was describing how you can put things and use different apps like coloring take pictures and the amount for it would be $360 to check it out and see how you will be able to use the robotic machine. there were a lot of cool apps you can use to see if it works t moves around and around. if you want to check it out just go straight to app store and ask the store manager for help.
ReplyDeleteBig Idea #1: Although we it is very similar to code.org it is also exponentially different. With this app we do the same things as we do on code.org. The main difference is how instead of digital examples it gives it a real life feel to it. The robots are both entertaining and educational toward the person using it. This would be really great but to have it for elementary kids would be difficult due the price and the fact that it is pretty fragile.
ReplyDeleteBig Idea #5: Students can get a great deal of knowledge from robotics. They make life a little easier but at the end of the day they are here to help students and humans to our advantage of learning. With using the Lego robots students can get a better understanding of technology and how it works. Things like math and science take place when making robots so students that study these robots will most likely improve in math and science classes. The Lego robots can also show students the future of technology and how it will work which will get them ready for more inventions dealing with robots in the future
ReplyDeleteI think the break down problems and build up solutions would be a better technique. Say you have a big problem that you don't know how to break down that's when the robot comes in handy. The robot should help and be handy in those type of cases. There would be no need to get frustrated when you have the robot to help you. I think it will really help the little kids if their teacher can't explain something that will help them understand.
ReplyDeleteI believe that these Lego robots will be the big success in the near future. One of the best things is Big Idea #4, how to solve a big problem you can go smaller problems. Just like how if you want the robot to do something, you do a series of smaller movements to create one big movement all together. I'm Hoping that these are around for my children, it seems like such a fun thing and educational thing for them to do; instead of them being on the internet all day.
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Deletei would pick number four because, its easier to break things down and build up a solution. Breaking down a problem is much easier then just trying to solve everything at once. When you break everything down into sections and figure them out piece by piece its much easier to solve the problem. The robot would really help everyone out with this one.
ReplyDeleteBig Idea #3 Students can construct the robot to do something and predict on what it will do. It helps the students think instead of being told. Its better for a students to try to figure something out without being told.Their guess or prediction might be wrong but they will learn from their mistakes.
ReplyDeleteI would choose the idea #4 because it would be less overwhelming. Being able to break down problems and work on it step by step would lead to a more successful solution. While using the Lego robots students can learn valuable information because we would learn how to set up the robots.
ReplyDeleteBig Idea#1 I think that if I was to make a robot that does something or help me out. I would make it do something like problem solving or help me setup something that I been working on. Students can see every moment of how the robot works and what it takes to program them. It would be easier if we had this because it would make life easy and people wouldn't get frustrated with things and have just make the robot do it works. this will be useful in all life situations.
ReplyDeleteI think big idea #4 because if you break down an bid problem in make it smaller the problem well get easier to understand. The skill to break down big problems well be helpful and valuable because you itll help you finish you jobs given to you
ReplyDeleteI would pick #1. i would pick #1 because it will teach kids that if they want to do something and they need help they will have to communicate in order to receive the help they wanted.
ReplyDeleteI would pick number one. I would pick number one because if I or any one else in the class needed to help with anything the root will be there to help us. Not only will it be able to help us but a robot does not have favorite students unlike most of our teachers that only help or are only nice to some kids.
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