No More Blues with Blue-Bots and STEM Activities (A)
Help me give my students blue-bot robots to enhance their higher level thinking skills and practice in all content areas, while implementing technology!
My students give me the good feels every. single. day! Our days are filled with laughter, hugs, and a multitude of "ah-ha" learning moments. They are full of excitement for learning, willingness to try new skills, and smiles. They trust me enough, and we have a strong enough bond, that they are willing to explore out of the box and push themselves to higher levels of thinking. I am blessed to spend my days seeing their minds grow.
My Project
I am requesting six sets of blue-bots which are programmable robots that will enhance students' learning in all content areas. The kids will have to solve a problem and code the bot to navigate to the correct answer. This will create opportunities to for students to take their thinking and learning to a higher level.
Students will explore multiple topics which may include (but are not limited to): math facts, sight words, letter sounds, colors, 2D and 3D shapes, and vocabulary.
One of the topics I am most excited to implement is learning directions and creating a map of our personal town and community.
Kids will have to give the bot various directions to get to designated destinations throughout our small town. The options are endless, however - multiple topics, ages, and abilities.
These blue-bots have the capability to connect through bluetooth, and we are fortunate to have an iPad for each student in the class! This opens up many more options! I have seen my students working with one bee-bot (similar item without bluetooth capability) doing math facts with our support staff. The excitement, discussion, and comradery was amazing that I want all my students to have this opportunity! As students all learn in a variety of ways, these blue-bots can reach all types of learners!
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