Students are introduced to variables using the power automaton. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer science, mathLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachCollaborative learningCompetencesData, programmingGradesFrom 3rd gradeTechnologiesMIT AppInventor (a user account must be set up for this, PC or tablet is required for use), Potency Machine worksheet. 1. Introduction: The teacher introduces the concept of variables and explains it using theContinueContinue reading “Potentiometer”
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Introduction to Arrays
The aim of the learning unit is to explain the use of arrays to the students and to try them out. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectInformaticsLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative learningCompetencesStudents should understand:How arrays are constructedWhat operations are possibleWhat arrays can be used forData types, generalizationGradesElementary school, from grade 3TechnologiesWorksheet: Arrays 1 Worksheet, Arrays 2 Worksheet, Arrays 3ContinueContinue reading “Introduction to Arrays”
Basic commands game
This scenario will teach the students how to give basic commands in pseudo algorithms CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectPhysical education, ICTLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents will learn to give basic commands in programmingGradesStudents aged 7-12.TechnologiesNone The exercise is based on improvisation. Students will be in a large circle. Each student will give a command to the whole group inContinueContinue reading “Basic commands game”
Writing stories with a dice
This scenario will teach the students how to use if/else statements CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectLanguages, ICT, other suitable subjectsLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents will learn to use if/or/else statements in basic programming logicGradesStudents aged 10-12.TechnologiesPen and paper, dice At the beginning of the lesson a brief introduction to if/else statemens should be given. The class will come upContinueContinue reading “Writing stories with a dice”
Punch card music box
This scenario will teach how punch cards work by using sheet music. CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectMusic, ICTLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents will learn to read and write simple sheet music and how punch cards are used to give parameters.GradesStudents aged 9-12.TechnologiesMusic box kit (Kikkerland), pen and empty sheet music paper Teacher will give an introduction how punch cardsContinueContinue reading “Punch card music box”
Pseudo code drawing
This exercise is planned to explain how pseudo code works and how it can be followed by anyone. Indentation is important (as it is in Python). The same can be communicated with parenthesis, but intendation is chosen here. CreatorMikko MuiluSubjectMath, ICT, physical educationLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents learn the idea of pseudo code and algorithmGradesStudents agedContinueContinue reading “Pseudo code drawing”
Jump rope
This scenario will teach students how computer executes commands CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectPhysical education, ICTLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesThe students will learn how different commands are executed in computer programmingPhysical education and coordinationGradesStudents aged 7-12.TechnologiesJump rope In the beginning of the lesson the class will come up with 5-10 different simple commands to give during the jump rope.ContinueContinue reading “Jump rope”
Tournament-App for Sports Events
Students expand the Digital Scoreboard to include the ability to record tournaments for different teams there as well. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer Science, SportsLength90 MinutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative LearningCompetenciesTechnologies: App Inventor, Block languagesGradesGrade 5 to 9TechnologiesMIT App Inventor Learning Activities Introduction: The teacher briefly introduces the topic and refers to the learning scenario “digital scoreboard”. Development: TheContinueContinue reading “Tournament-App for Sports Events”
Binary search
Students are shown the idea of binary search. The idea is based on human robots -exercise. CreatorMikko MuiluSubjectMath, ICTLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents learn what an algorithm meansStudents learn that there are different ways to retrieve certain numbers and some ways are considerably faster than othersStudents learn simple algorithm principlesStudents learn how to use the programming-relatedContinueContinue reading “Binary search”
Digital Scoreboard with AppInventor
Students will develop an app to track the score for point-based competitions like football or any other sports. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer Science, SportsLength90 MinutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative LearningCompetenciesTechnologies: App Inventor, Block languagesGradesGrade 5 to 9TechnologiesMIT App Inventor Learning Activities Introduction: The teacher introduces the topic using an example (soccer). Together, the students can consider which games/sportsContinueContinue reading “Digital Scoreboard with AppInventor”
A simple workout app with AppInventor
Students will develop a simple workout app. The app should be able to do the following: First, a simple random number is to be output. This should be between 1 and 20.Then create a list of workout activities (e.g. jumps, push-ups, mini sprints, …).At the push of a button, it should appear how often youContinueContinue reading “A simple workout app with AppInventor”
Berry Hunt
This scenario will teach students to use block based programming language to create a simple game using coordinates CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectICT, geography, mathLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents will learn to understand how coordinates can be applied to codeGradesStudents aged 10-12.TechnologiesScratch Students will create a simple game on Scratch with a hungry caterpillar who has to find berries.ContinueContinue reading “Berry Hunt”
“Move objects: Bee Bot world tour”
Main Idea: The goal of this scenario is to introduce how objects can be controlled and moved. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer science, geographyLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology assisted learningCompetencesAlgorithms, programmingGrades3rd-5th gradeTechnologyBee Bot The topic should be introduced briefly – continents and cardinal points on the map are discussed together. Students are welcome to tell stories about whereContinueContinue reading ““Move objects: Bee Bot world tour””
“Conditions and operators 2”
Main Idea:The scenario introduces other basic operators. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectGerman (descriptions of things and people) / geography / mathematics / other subjectsLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachProblem-based LearningCompetencesControl Structures, Data, ProgrammingGradesElementary school, from grade 4thTechnology-EvaluationWorksheets Description: Teacher introduces through some examples conditions and for what purpose conditions and other operators are used when working with computers. ExamplesContinueContinue reading ““Conditions and operators 2””
“Conditions and Operators 1”
Main Idea:The scenario introduces conditions and basic operators. Creators Jan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectGerman (descriptions of things and people) / geography / mathematics / other subjectsLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachProblem- based LearningCompetencesControl Structures, Data, ProgrammingGradesElementary school, from grade 4th Technology-EvaluationWorksheet Description:Teacher introduces through some examples conditions and for what purpose conditions are used when working with computers. PartnerContinueContinue reading ““Conditions and Operators 1””
“Algorithms Loops”
Main Idea:The goal of this scenario is to distinguish between loops with condition and countable loops. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer science, mathematicsLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachProblem- based LearningCompetencesPattern recognition, Control Structures, ProgrammingGradesElementary school, 3rd – 5th gradeTechnologyWorksheet: LoopsEvaluationWorksheets Description: The topic should be introduced briefly – there are two different types of loops The students are nowContinueContinue reading ““Algorithms Loops””
“Bee bot loops”
Main Idea: The goal of this scenario is to introduce how to use the following loops:Repetitions: Repeat x times Loops with conditions: Repeat until condition is met CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubject Computer science, mathematics,Length45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life LearningCompetencesPattern recognition, Control structures, ProgrammingGradesElementary school, 3rd – 5th gradeTechnologyBeebot game board with backed world map (5X7 fields, fieldContinueContinue reading ““Bee bot loops””
“Objects”
CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer ScienceGeography / Science / BiologyLength45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life LearningCompetenciesProgrammingGrades3rd GradeTechnology-Evaluation Worksheets Link of the document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q1068SOjseyjTIX0FqBN6OcMAFBvkApv/edit# This document is distributed in 2021 by the COTA Project Consortium under an Attribution–ShareAlike Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 4.0). This license allows you to remix, tweak, and build upon this work, as long as youContinueContinue reading ““Objects””
“Algorithms: Step by step guide”
Main Idea:The goal of the learning unit is to write down processes. The processes should be described as concretely as possible.The concept of step by step instructions can be well explained with an example on the blackboard.”Please explain to me the steps to wipe a board so that it is clean afterwards”.The teacher can spontaneouslyContinueContinue reading ““Algorithms: Step by step guide” “
“Dynamic Variables”
Main Idea:This learning scenario shows that variables can change their value without an assignment. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectChemistry / mathematics, transferable to different subjectsLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative learningCompetencesData, ProgrammingGradesPrimary school, grade 5Technologies-Evaluation Tools Worksheets The teacher briefly introduces the topic. Students work on the worksheet.Task 1: Students place a thermometer at the window.Task 2: Students measure theContinueContinue reading ““Dynamic Variables””
Machine Learning with App Inventor
Main Idea The scenario aims at introducing Artificial Intelligence, in particular Machine Learning. The scenario uses a free tool to train a machine, for example to recognize words to switch a light on and off. The classification algorithm is then used as an extension in App Inventor. In this environment, kids develop a simple appContinueContinue reading “Machine Learning with App Inventor”
Viennese waltz
Main Idea Acquaintance with the classical musical works of Johann Strauss.Students will learn basic waltz steps.Students should perform the steps dance position, counting along “one-two-three-four” to the music.Robot programming.The robot waltzes to music for four measures. CreatorValeria Nazarova, OU MiksikeSubjectMusic, Rhythm, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTactile, Real lifeCompetencesRobot assembly, Learn to write simple programs, GetContinueContinue reading “Viennese waltz”
BallBounce: A simple game
In this tutorial, you will learn about animation in App Inventor by making a Ball (a sprite) bounce around on the screen (on a Canvas). SubjectComputer ScienceLength90 minutesPedagogical ApproachHaptic Learning, Technology-Assisted LearningCompetencesAlgorithms, Programming, New TechnologiesGrades4th grade, 5th grade, 6th gradeTechnologiesApp Inventor, Tablets, Smartphones, ComputersDownloadpdf.file Other Materials NeededComputer with an internet connection, optionally an Android deviceContinueContinue reading “BallBounce: A simple game”
Mole Mash
In the game MoleMash, a mole pops up at random positions on a playing field, and the player scores points by hitting the mole before it jumps away. This tutorial shows how to build MoleMash as an example of a simple game that uses animation. View the book chapter from the App Inventor Book by Wolber, et al. (IncludesContinueContinue reading “Mole Mash”