Coding and collaborating with LEGO
Royal Grammar School
Description
Introduction to block coding and physical computing. The students in the school and neighbouring schools often experience Scratch through the curriculum, but rarely get hands-on with physical computing.
Some new LEGO Spike Prime kits have been donated, however, they have not been used, due to lack of computer teacher experience, in the schools. Also, FIRST LEGO League challenge mats and models have been donated, but again not set up, due to lack of furniture to support the fields. Therefore, the funding will enable the LEGO kit to be introduced, providing teacher training, in addition to the students' experience. Also, micro:bits will be introduced with servo motors and driver boards. This is to show how the block coding can move not only the LEGO, but also more cheaply for schools, using the micro:bits. This will also encourage the students to continue at home, following the events.
The goals are to:
- introduce physical computing with block coding to new students
- provide teacher training for visiting teachers
- enable future use of the LEGO resources, by providing LEGO challenge tables, which can be used at any time.
- introduce the micro:bits and how servos and motors can be used, in comparison and in support of physical computing
- improve communication and teamwork between students of underrepresented backgrounds, especially ethnic minorities and girls.
The event will be facilitated by Dr. Steve Bunce (Partnerships for Robotics), employed by the charity (Royal Grammar School Newcastle) for children and students at and nearby the XP Gateshead School (the hosts).
Some new LEGO Spike Prime kits have been donated, however, they have not been used, due to lack of computer teacher experience, in the schools. Also, FIRST LEGO League challenge mats and models have been donated, but again not set up, due to lack of furniture to support the fields. Therefore, the funding will enable the LEGO kit to be introduced, providing teacher training, in addition to the students' experience. Also, micro:bits will be introduced with servo motors and driver boards. This is to show how the block coding can move not only the LEGO, but also more cheaply for schools, using the micro:bits. This will also encourage the students to continue at home, following the events.
The goals are to:
- introduce physical computing with block coding to new students
- provide teacher training for visiting teachers
- enable future use of the LEGO resources, by providing LEGO challenge tables, which can be used at any time.
- introduce the micro:bits and how servos and motors can be used, in comparison and in support of physical computing
- improve communication and teamwork between students of underrepresented backgrounds, especially ethnic minorities and girls.
The event will be facilitated by Dr. Steve Bunce (Partnerships for Robotics), employed by the charity (Royal Grammar School Newcastle) for children and students at and nearby the XP Gateshead School (the hosts).
Lieu
Tranche d'âge
12 - 14
Niveau
Type Événement en présentiel
Date 04.10.2024 08:30 - 11:00
24.10.2024 08:30 - 11:00
Adresse Swards Road
NE10 9UZ Gateshead
Participants max. 26
L'événement est complet.
Contact Royal Grammar School
Site web: https://xptrust.org/xp-trust/xp-gateshead/
Adresse e-mail du contact: s.bunce@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
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Niveau
Type Événement en présentiel
Date 04.10.2024 08:30 - 11:00
24.10.2024 08:30 - 11:00
Adresse Swards Road
NE10 9UZ Gateshead
Participants max. 26
L'événement est complet.
Contact Royal Grammar School
Site web: https://xptrust.org/xp-trust/xp-gateshead/Adresse e-mail du contact: s.bunce@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
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