This course targets school teachers/trainers, aiming to assist them in incorporating mBot across various subject areas, including mathematics, physics, biology, and more.
Hands-On Learning in STEM (mBot)
Course Summary
This course targets school teachers/trainers, aiming to assist them in incorporating mBot across various subject areas, including mathematics, physics, biology, and more.
mBot is a STEAM education robot for beginners, that makes teaching and learning robot programming simple and fun. With just a screwdriver, step-by-step instructions, and a study schedule, children can build a robot from scratch and experience the joys of hands-on creation.
Participants will learn about a variety of robotic machinery and electronic parts, get to grips with the fundamentals of block-based programming, and develop their logical thinking and design skills.
The mBot isn’t just another robotic toy—it’s an affordable, build-it-yourself creation intended to impart several technical skills to children. While it may not teach them how to craft a website or an app, it lays a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of development. What makes it unique is its ability to engage learners through interactive stories in its training guides. Employing real-world contexts simplifies complex concepts, offering instant gratification for the efforts invested.
The platform’s brilliance lies in applying these concepts to the robot itself. By plotting characters on a coordinate plane and manipulating their movements through the X and Y axes, children can observe similar principles applied to the mBot. Introducing sensors further illuminates the power of automation.
mBot serves as an excellent vehicle for teaching programming fundamentals in an enjoyable and easily comprehensible setting. It excels at laying the groundwork for understanding core development competencies.
The mBot stands as an introductory educational robot kit aimed at initiating students into the world of programming, electronics, and robotics through hands-on experiences. With the mBot, students have the opportunity to assemble the robot in diverse ways, utilizing various pre-assembled options available. These include configurations like an obstacle-avoidance car, a line-following vehicle, and a remote-controlled car, providing a range of practical learning opportunities.
Course Goals
The course aims to equip educators with practical strategies, methodologies, and hands-on experiences to effectively integrate the mBot, a programmable robot, into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education. Participants will explore the significance of hands-on learning, delve into the principles of STEM education, and discover innovative ways to leverage the mBot platform for enhanced learning experiences.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the Significance of Hands-On Learning in STEM Education;
- Articulate the importance of hands-on learning in enhancing student engagement and understanding across STEM disciplines;
- Develop hands-on learning activities tailored to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, incorporating the mBot platform;
- Effectively integrate mBot technology into diverse STEM lessons, demonstrating proficiency in programming and utilizing mBot functionalities;
- Apply engineering principles and design thinking methodologies while utilizing mBot to solve problems and create innovative solutions;
- Create innovative STEM projects using the mBot platform that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and experimentation;
- Devise plans to seamlessly integrate mBot-enhanced learning experiences into existing curriculum structures across various educational settings;
- Engage in collaborative discussions, sharing experiences and best practices for implementing mBot in STEM education, fostering a community of practice among educators;
- Enhance communication skills and the English language;
- Enhance digital skills;
- Share European common values.
These objectives and learning outcomes aim to equip educators with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively utilize the mBot platform for enhancing hands-on learning experiences in STEM subjects.
Daily Program
DAY 1
Welcome Session: dinner, icebreaking
Meet & greet, networking - participants and staff
Week briefing & planning
DAY 2
Introduction to STEM Education and Hands-On Learning
Overview of STEM Education: Goals and Significance
Understanding the Role of Hands-On Learning in STEM
Exploring Successful Models of Hands-On Learning in STEM Education
DAY 3
Hands-on learning in Science Education with mBot
Introduction to mBot: Overview and Basic Functionality
Hands-On mBot Programming for Science Applications
Designing Science Experiments Using mBot
DAY 4
Technology Integration with mBot in STEM Learning
Advanced mBot Programming: Exploring Sensors and Applications
Collaborative Design Challenge: Developing mBot Projects for STEM
Hands-On Work: Integrating mBot Technology into STEM Activities
DAY 5
Engineering Applications and mBot Projects
Engineering Concepts with mBot: Building and Prototyping
Design Thinking Workshop: Problem-Solving with mBot
Hands-On Engineering Challenges with mBot
Applying Engineering Principles with mBot Projects
Mathematics and Problem-Solving with mBot
Interactive Programming: mBot for Math Challenges
DAY 6
Implementation and Reflection
Recap and Reflection: Insights from Hands-On mBot Learning
Strategies for Integrating mBot-Enhanced STEM Learning into Curriculum
Group Presentations: Showcasing mBot-Integrated Lesson Plans and Projects
Course roundup & review
Learning outcomes’ validation
Certification Ceremony
Note
The daily schedule/ program describes likely activities but may differ based on the trainer's discretion and objectives.
Classes are scheduled for either the morning or afternoon, based on the provider's preference.
If there's a particular topic you wish to cover, please mention it no later than 1 month in advance.
Please note that the course may have participants from various school levels and English proficiency.
Pricing
🍷porto
580 € / participant
- Welcome Kit
- Quality Daily Program
- Welcome Session & Dinner
- Cultural Activities
- Daily Coffee Break
- Logistics & Admin. Support
- Full Daily Assistance
- Erasmus+ Documentation
- Certification Ceremony
Costs can be supported with a Key Action grant under the Erasmus+ Program. Our pricing policy follows the official regulations on transparent costs.
Course fee: 580 euros per participant (6-day course).
What is Included?
More About Our Services
Welcome Kit
with goodies and materials from Learning Together’s Team
Quality Daily Program
designed by our innovative, experienced trainers
Welcome Session & Dinner
(depends on the course) icebreaking while enjoying Portuguese delicacies
Social and Cultural Heritage Activities
(depends on the course) enriching activities to foster cultural knowledge
Daily Coffee Break
to enjoy a morning break between peers and trainer
Organizational & Administrative Support
from the headquarters and LT staff
Full Daily Assistance
on-call+chat support throughout the whole week
Certification Ceremony
course documentation, validation, networking and farewell.
OUR GALLERY
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Confirmed
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Planned
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Language
English
Material Required
None
Documentation
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Location
On-site / Portugal
Target Audience
Wide range of educational professionals across primary, middle and secondary schools, higher education, training centers, adult education schools and NGOs.
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CertificationParticipants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
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2-Weeks CoursePair a confirmed date of this course with another confirmed course to design a 2-week training (and enjoy a discount)! Contact us for more information.
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Confirmed
This session/date is affirmed and will be held.
Planned
This session is a planned date and is open to enrollments.
