My school is a Title I school with a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The mobility rate has always been high, but over the last five years it has increased dramatically. Our school is a safe haven where students are fed, clothed, and cared for above all else.
"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher." (Elbert Hubbard.) This quote reflects my goal as a teacher, to create independent learners.
Each morning I am eagerly greeted by an amazing and diverse group of students, who come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Many of my students are struggling to cope with the multifaceted dilemmas of living in poverty.
Despite their obstacles, the one thing that I see in all their eyes is an eagerness to learn. They hang on every word I say, and even beg to stay after school to do more work. My goal is to provide them with educational experiences that will sustain and promote this sense of curiosity and desire for lifelong learning.
My Project
My students already have one Dash and Dot robot set, and it is in high demand. I am always impressed by what my students are able to learn through freeform play and structured coding lessons. By using the five free Wonder Workshop applications, the coding possibilities are endless. When using the Dash and Dot robots, students utilize important communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
A stimulating STEM education is essential for developing the basic analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills central to academic achievement and workforce readiness in the 21st century.
My class would benefit from a second Dash robot and challenge cards pack. To progress to a higher level of coding, my students also need a Cue clever-bot robot, which incorporates the next level of computer programming language.The collaborative nature of these devices helps students develop key real-world skills such as teamwork, problem solving, communication, cooperation, and generating creativity. Thank you for your consideration.
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