Main Idea Students in this learning scenario will explore gears and gears ratios. Τhe purpose is students to build and test robot models in order to recognize that the speed of a gear depends on its position and the number of teeth. Therefore, students will learn how to use gears properly and efficiently. CreatorDimitra DimitrakopoulouSubjectComputerContinueContinue reading “Exploring Gears”
Category Archives: Haptic learning
Earthquake Simulator
Main Idea Ιn History students learn about earthquakes. They get to know about the attempt of humans to discover the secrets of the creation of the world, myths and Enceladus. They compare how humans tried to interpret physical phenomena in the past and how they do it nowadays. By creating an earthquake simulator, they investigateContinueContinue reading “Earthquake Simulator”
“Spaceship”
In this learning scenario students design a spaceship by using Sketch Up. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength2 hoursPedagogical ApproachHaptic, Real Life and Technology assisted learning Competences Problem solving AlgorithmsAbstractionGradesAge (10 – 11), medium learning level, basic 3d design knowledgeTechnologiesSketch UpEvaluation ToolsStudents’ creations Learning Activities Description At first we will discuss with students about the scale. After that studentsContinueContinue reading ““Spaceship””
“TEMPERATURE SENSOR”
We will create a temperature sensor. The main reason for this creation is to compare traditional measurement methods with new ones. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength1 hourPedagogical ApproachΗaptic and Technology assisted learning CompetencesProblem IdentificationAbstractionAlgorithmsDebuggingGradesAge (9 – 10), Basic Knowledge of Electronics, Basic Knowledge of Programming.TechnologiesWe use Arduino and Arduino software. Also we use Temperature sensor wires and resistors.ContinueContinue reading ““TEMPERATURE SENSOR””
“ROBOT REACTIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENT”
In this learning scenario we will try to teach children how to create robots that interact with the environment by using LEGO EV3 brick and all the sensors within the package. Main Idea CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength1- 2 hoursPedagogical ApproachHaptic, Real Life and Technology assisted learning Competences Problem solving AbstractionAlgorithm thinkingDebuggingGradesAge (10 – 11), high learning level,ContinueContinue reading ““ROBOT REACTIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENT””
“Joystic”
Main Idea Students create a joystic by using Lego bricks. The main goal of this learning scenario is students to program their robots to interact with the environment of the LegoWedo 2 software and learn to use a motion sensor. CreatorDimitra DimitrakopoulouSubjectComputer scienceLength 2 hoursPedagogical ApproachHaptic learningCompetences Problem solvingAbstractionDecompositionGradesPrimary school, 3rd -6th grade, students with noContinueContinue reading ““Joystic””
“3D CUP”
Main Idea This is a learning scenario which refers to blind people and people with low vision. Firstly, we ask students if they know that people with reduced vision can read. Then we ask them to try to make their own sheets with holes imitating the Braille writing. At the end of the session studentsContinueContinue reading ““3D CUP””
“Gas Sensor”
Main Idea Students create a shelter in Mars to effectively protect them and provide themselves a safe place. They decide to make a gas sensor to measure the CO and CO2 in the air and to make an effort to reduce it or inform people to wear masks or leave away in case the concentrationContinueContinue reading ““Gas Sensor””
“3D WIND TURBINE”
Main Idea This a learning scenario about renewable energy resources. Students design and build their own 3D Wind Turbine by using the “Tinkercad” application. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer science, PhysicsLength 1-2 hoursPedagogical ApproachHaptic and Technology assisted learningCompetencesProblem solving, Decomposition,AbstractionGradesAge (10 – 11), medium learning level, basic 3d design knowledgeTechnologiesTinkercad Learning Activities At the beginning of the session,ContinueContinue reading ““3D WIND TURBINE””
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”
Night light
Main Idea In Physics students learn about the light and the electricity. The problem of the streetlights’ operation is introduced to students in order to get them involved in making a circuit consisted of a photoresistor and a led. They program a night light using the S4A software. This learning scenario aims to introduce toContinueContinue reading “Night light”
Human Senses & Robot Sensors
Main Idea Students learn about robotic sensors. They understand that robot sensors are based on the functions of human sensory organs. They study how the sensors (touch and colour sensors) work by creating their own robots and programming them. They identify when and why we use robotic sensors in real life situations. CreatorDimitra DimitrakopoulouSubjectComputer ScienceLength 90ContinueContinue reading “Human Senses & Robot Sensors”
Sorting Pairs of Cards With a Cache
Students are shown the idea of lookup table (cache or hash table) SubjectMathematics, Science, Computer ScienceLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesProblem Solving, AlgorithmsGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologiesNo Technology Other Materials NeededMemory playing cards Key Competencies for Students Understand what a cache is and how it worksUnderstand what a hash table is and how it works DescriptionContinueContinue reading “Sorting Pairs of Cards With a Cache”
Algorithm
Main Idea Learn about the linear algorithm and the conditional algorithm. Give students an opportunity to understand what an algorithm is and why is it important by using WeDo 2.0. CreatorMarharyta Kaliuzhna, Miksike OUSubjectMath, Language, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachHaptic learningCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Social skillsGrades4th gradeTechnologiesWeDo 2.0 Description Introduction: Activate student’s priorContinueContinue reading “Algorithm”
Constellation
Main Idea Students learn what constellations they are. They will find information about them on the Internet and build their own layout. On the basis of the created layout draw a constellation 3D pen and build a map of the starry sky. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectNatural Science, Geography, Computer ScienceLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachHapticCompetencesCreative skills, LogicalContinueContinue reading “Constellation”
Geographic maps
Main Idea Students learn what a globe is, a map, geographical coordinates. They will remember the continents, oceans, mountains. With the help of 3D handles build a collective 3Dgeographical map of the Earth. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectNatural Science, Geography, Computer ScienceLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachHapticCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Cognitive developmentGrades5th-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen Description ΑctivityContinueContinue reading “Geographic maps”
“Shapes”
Main Idea Students get acquainted with the concept of shapes, study their varieties, study theelements of figures (angle, length, width). Create a motion program robot on the trajectory of shapes. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectMathematics, Computer ScienceLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachHaptic, Technology assistedCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGrades3rd-4th gradeTechnologiesMakeblock Description Αctivity 1: “Shapes”: the teacher introduces studentsContinueContinue reading ““Shapes””
Snowflake
Main Idea Students learn what snow and snowflakes are. Try to create snowflakes with paperand 3D pen. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectGeography, Biology, Computer ScienceLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesNew TechnologiesGrades3rd-4th gradeTechnologies3D pen Description Αctivity 1: The students watch a video with the teacher and discuss what it is like tosnow when the snowflakes that they have comeContinueContinue reading “Snowflake”
Sights
Main Idea Students are introduced to the concepts of 2D model, 3D model; discuss famoussights. With the help of ready-made templates create a 3D model of memory. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectGeography, History, Computer ScienceLength60 minutesPedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetences3D pen skillsGrades5th-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen Description Αctivity 1: The teacher talks about outstanding sights. The students tell what outstandingsightsContinueContinue reading “Sights”
Music
Main Idea Students are introduced to the musical notes as they are recorded and sounded; getacquainted with various musical instruments. Using the 3D pen, they try to play a note and a musical instrument. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectMusic, Computer ScienceLength60 minutesPedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesCreative skills, 3D pen skillsGrades3th-4rd gradeTechnologies3D pen Description Αctivity 1: The teacher explainsContinueContinue reading “Music”
Binary Search
The objective of the class is to show through play how a searching algorithm could work. The instructions need to be simple and following them should always lead to success. SubjectMathematics, Computer ScienceLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesAlgorithmsGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologiesNo Technology Other Materials NeededPens and papers The Assignment’s Target Competencies Students learn what an algorithm meansStudents learn thatContinueContinue reading “Binary Search”
3D Drawing
Students have a 3D-pen. Teacher shows how the pen works and students start with easy freehand drawings. When everybody knows how to use pens, they can move to more complex structures. SubjectComputer Science, ArtsLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic Learning, Technology-Assisted LearningCompetencesDecompositionGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen and equipment Other Materials Needed3D pens and PLA-plastic string. ABSContinueContinue reading “3D Drawing”
Hula Hoop Sorter
The aim is to show through play how a sorting algorithm could work. The instructions need to remain simple and they should lead to successful actions. SubjectMathematics, Computer ScienceLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesAlgorithmsGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologiesNo Technology Other Materials NeededMultiple hula hoops, at least 12 of them. papers with different numbers on them. TheContinueContinue reading “Hula Hoop Sorter”
Safe Candy Eating
In this exercise, children create instructions (an activity diagram) of how to safely eat candy in a public place during the coronavirus pandemic. In the end of the exercise, they get to try out the instructions created by another group and see if they are specific enough for candy eating. During the exercise, children learnContinueContinue reading “Safe Candy Eating”
Copying Lego Structures
The students are told about computer languages and how they have to be exact instructions, or the program doesn’t know how to handle them. The activity is designed to make students to understand the importance of unambiguous instructions. SubjectLanguages, Mathematics, Computer ScienceLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesProblem Identification, Problem Solving, Social SkillsGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologiesNoContinueContinue reading “Copying Lego Structures”
Human Robots
Students give written directions for their pairs. The idea of the exercise is that students learn how to give simple and unambiguous instructions. Instructions have to be given in a certain order, or the human robot won’t do the task correctly. SubjectMathematics, Physical EducationLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesDecompositionGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologiesNo Technology Other MaterialsContinueContinue reading “Human Robots”