The aim of the lesson is to take a virtual tour of selected sites using virtual reality glasses. Virtual reality and questionnaires are used to measure students’ motivation, cooperation, social skills, activity, perception and short-term memory in different subjects compared to a normal learning situation. CreatorMikko MuiluSubjectGeography, biology, science, environmental science, technologyLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachLearning byContinueContinue reading “VR Fieldtrip”
Category Archives: Real-life Learning
Rug weaving
Students learn to understand binary code at a basic level. CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectCrafts, arts, other applicable subjectsLength45-90 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learningCompetencesBinary code, craftsmanship, perceptionGradesStudents aged 6-12.TechnologiesNone Pupils draw a pattern of their choice on grid paper using a punch card method with the binary code 1/0 pattern. For example, the blue square represents a zero, the redContinueContinue reading “Rug weaving”
Debugging formulas
The students will gain better understanding of what each component of an expression does in practice in maths and how it can be applied to other calculations. This scenario also contributes to teaching programming and algorithmic thinking. CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectMath, ICTLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learningCompetencesAlgorithmic thinkingProblem-solving skillsDebugging skillsGradesStudents aged 11-12.TechnologiesPen and paper Debugging the mathematic formula openContinueContinue reading “Debugging formulas”
Catastrophe game
A sports game for a group of about 20 pupils. Pupils learn to make decisions with given variable parameters and in a limited time. The game also trains coordination and social skills. CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectPhysical educationLength20 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learningCompetencesProblem-solving skillsSocial skillsGradesStudents aged 6-12.TechnologiesNone 10 differently coloured hula hoops are placed on the floor of the gym.ContinueContinue reading “Catastrophe game”
London
Main Idea Students get acquainted with London, its history, sights, geography. Using a 3D pen,make a 3D model of Big Ben. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectGeography, History, Computer Science, EnglishLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, TactileCompetencesCritical thinking and problem-solving, Agility and adaptability, Curiosity and imaginationGrades5th-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen Learning Activities Αctivity 1: The teacher shows the children aContinueContinue reading “London”
“Estimate Trees”
Main Idea :This learning scenario introduces the concept of decomposition: how to divide a problem into several smaller ones so that they are easier to solve. This addresses a specific problem, the determination of the number of trees as well as damaged trees. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Idzik MartinSubjectGeography: dealing with mapsBiology: forest, trees, tree diseases /ContinueContinue reading ” “Estimate Trees””
“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””
Collaboration
Main Idea Students learn how to collaborate in a game-based learning environment. Specifically, they play “Village Voices” game. Each player of this game is assigned a particular character to play (the alchemist, the carpenter, the blacksmith or the innkeeper). There are four characters and for this reason four computers are needed to play the gameContinueContinue reading “Collaboration”
“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” “
“Variable Types”
Main Idea: The scenario shows different variable types. In the first step, numbers, text and Boolean variables are introduced. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubject Geography, mathematics, transferable to different subjectsLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachReal -life learningCompetencies DataGradesPrimary school, grade 5th Technology- Description The teacher briefly introduces the topic. Students work on the worksheet. Task 1: Students learn about different variable typesContinueContinue reading ““Variable Types” “
“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””
“CHATBOT”
The aim of this app is students to understand how to use sensors and combine them with the basic IF statement. Also they will use and understand how useful are the variables for storing data. The idea was born when we were discussing about Robots which can talk and we tried to think of anyContinueContinue reading ““CHATBOT””
“ΕATING APPLES”
The main idea for the students is to create a game using BLOCKS of the KODU GAME LAB. The idea was born when we were discussing with them about their project this year which was about healthy life and in particular healthy food for kids and for Adults. Main Idea CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength2 hoursPedagogical ApproachRealContinueContinue reading ““ΕATING APPLES””
“BASIC SHAPES”
The main idea of this learning scenario is students to create a simple program and draw a square and a triangle. After that they will recognize the patterns at their code and they will try to use loops so that the program becomes smaller but the result remains the same re. Finally, they should understandContinueContinue reading ““BASIC SHAPES””
“COUNT THE APPLES”
The main idea of this learning scenario is students is to understand some advanced concepts of selection structure, repetition structure and object-oriented programming. Main Idea CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength2-3 hoursPedagogical ApproachReal Life and Technology assisted learning CompetencesProblem solvingAlgorithm thinkingAbstractionPattern RecognitionDebuggingGradesAge (10 – 11), high learning level, basic-intermediate programming knowledge, basic principles of roboticsTechnologiesScratchEvaluation ToolsAt the end ofContinueContinue reading ““COUNT THE APPLES””
“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””
“FOLLOWING THE WALL”
Main Idea In this scenario we will try to teach to children the structure of selection and repetition by using the LEGO EV3 brick. We will also show them how a robot interacts with the environment.In real life, we have seen robotic constructions like cleaning self-propelled pools on the walls of a swimming pool. WeContinueContinue reading ““FOLLOWING THE WALL””
“ROBOT CLEANER”
Main Idea The basic idea for this learning scenario is students to be able to use robotics for the benefit of the environment and to teach the basic structures of informatics. At the end of the course, we can discuss with students more ideas for building similar robots and applications. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength 2 hoursPedagogicalContinueContinue reading ““ROBOT CLEANER””
“Predictor”
Main Idea We discussed with students that it will be nice to have an app that simulates a predictor. So we decided to use Python and in particular the “lists” in Python. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer science Length 2 hoursPedagogical Approach Real-Life and Technology assisted learning. CompetencesDecomposition,AlgorithmsDebuggingProblem solving Pattern RecognitionGradesAge (10 – 11), high learning level, basic-intermediate programmingContinueContinue reading ““Predictor””
“Crossroads”
Main Idea Students create an application by using the scratch software so that the cars do not collide. For this function we will focus on the logic of semaphores. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer science, PhysicsLength 1-2 hoursPedagogical Approach Real-Life and Technology assisted learning. CompetencesDecomposition,AlgorithmsDebuggingProblem solvingGradesAge (10 – 11), medium learning level, basic-intermediate programming knowledgeTechnologies Scratch 3 softwareEvaluation ToolsStudents’ creationsContinueContinue reading ““Crossroads””
“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 ANCIENT JAR”
Main Idea Students by using the SKETCHUP application will understand the basic principles of 3D Designing and Printing. They will see the 3D printing in action. They main goal is students to examine how to create slides from their designs and build 3D models by using a 3D software. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer science, HistoryLength 1-2 hoursPedagogicalContinueContinue reading ““3D ANCIENT JAR””
“Crack the password”
Main Idea In general we have to be careful when we create passwords for various sites or cards. We will use the high-level programming language “Python” to understand how a weak password is going to be cracked. In addition students will learn how to solve a problem and what is a Brute Force attack. CreatorRallisContinueContinue reading ““Crack the password””
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Main Idea Observing the Life Cycle of a Butterfly, students observe one organism over time and compare its development ( egg – caterpillar – butterfly).The metamorphosis of the Thistle butterfly can be observed for 3 to 4 weeks.Butterfly caterpillars live material kits – larvae can be ordered online (Thistle butterfly /Vanessa Cardui).The learning cycle canContinueContinue reading “Life Cycle of a Butterfly”
London
Main Idea Students get acquainted with London, its history, sights, geography. Using a 3D pen,make a 3D model of Big Ben. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectGeography, History, Computer Science, EnglishLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, TactileCompetencesCritical thinking and problem-solving, Agility and adaptability, Curiosity and imaginationGrades5th-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen Learning Activities Αctivity 1: The teacher shows the children aContinueContinue reading “London”
Musics
Main Idea Students study musical works, notes; get acquainted with different types of musicalinstruments. With the help of micro: bits try to play music; develop the project”Guitar” CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectMusic, Computer ScienceLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, TactileCompetences Creative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Cognitive developmentGrades4th-6th gradeTechnologiesMicro: bit Learning Activities Activity 1: Discussion: what isContinueContinue reading “Musics”
Mathematics
Main Idea Pupils learn to add numbers. The Scratch program is used to check the correctness of the answers. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectMathematics, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology, Real-life learningCompetences Agility and adaptability, Curiosity and imaginationGrades3rd gradeTechnologiesScratch Learning Activities Activity 1: The teacher repeats the rules of addingnumbers with the students.https://youtu.be/scvwSXku0HQhttps://youtu.be/tVHOBVAFjUwΑctivity 2: Filling out theContinueContinue reading “Mathematics”
Soil Moisture
Main Idea Students get acquainted with the concept of “soil moisture”. With the help ofmicro: bit conduct research. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectBiology, Computer ScienceLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, TactileCompetences creative skills, logical thinking, computational thinking, cognitive development, self-Directed, engaged LearningGrades6th gradeTechnologiesComputers Learning Activities Activity 1:Soil – The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediateContinueContinue reading “Soil Moisture”
Coordinates
Main Idea Students get acquainted with the concept of “coordinates”, consider various examples. With the help of the program Scratch perform various tasks using coordinates. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectMathematics, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTactile, Real lifeCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Cognitive development, Self-Directed, Engaged LearningGrades6th gradeTechnologiesScratch Description Αctivity 1: The teacher explains what coordinatesContinueContinue reading “Coordinates”
Birds
Main Idea Students get acquainted with birds. They build 3D models of feeders, houses for birds and different species of birds. Present their bird. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectBiology, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTactile, Real lifeCompetencesCritical thinking and problem-solving, Agility and adaptability, Curiosity and imagination, 3D pen skills, Focus and Self-ControlGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen Description Αctivity 1:ContinueContinue reading “Birds”
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”
Knight Tournament
Main Idea Students learn era of Western European history -Middle Ages.Students learn about tournaments, jousts, and the Knight’s Code of Chivalry during the Middle Ages CreatorValeria Nazarova, OU MiksikeSubjectHistory, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTactile, Real lifeCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Cognitive development, Self-Directed, Engaged LearningGradesPrimary school, 5-6rth gradeTechnologiesLego EV3 Description Αctivity 1: IntroductionThe teacherContinueContinue reading “Knight Tournament”
QR-code hunting
Main Idea Students learn to compile QR code by creating their own exercises. CreatorAet Sõmer, OÜ MiksikeSubjectNatural Science, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal life, Technology SupportedCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGradesPrimary school, 4-5rth grade, students with no special needsTechnologiesQR Generator (qrstuff.com) Description Students discuss what questions they will compile and make a table where theanswersContinueContinue reading “QR-code hunting”
Drawing a snowman
Main Idea Students learn how to have the program draw a snowman. CreatorAet Sõmer, OÜ MiksikeSubjectComputer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal lifeCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGradesPrimary school, 5rth grade, students with no special needsTechnologieshttp://waterbearlang.com Description Drawing a snowman (Colors and sizes you can choose)www.waterbearlang.com (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMODt0_Ke6U) Clean the screen, change the blue color.Stage – – YouContinueContinue reading “Drawing a snowman”
Human Senses
Main Idea Students learn about human senses. They understand that hearing reaction time is faster than vision reaction time. CreatorAet Sõmer, OÜ MiksikeSubjectBiology, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTactile, Real lifeCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGradesPrimary school, 6rth grade, students with no special needsTechnologiesLego Mindstorms Ev3 Description Students discuss a human’s reaction time. Which is faster,ContinueContinue reading “Human Senses”
Distance traveled by robot
Main Idea The robot must move a certain distance. The robot must be told how many degrees it will turn the wheels. CreatorAet Sõmer, OÜ MiksikeSubjectMathematics, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal lifeCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGradesPrimary school, 6th grade, students with no special needsTechnologiesLego Mindstorms Ev3 Description Students discuss what should be done toContinueContinue reading “Distance traveled by robot”
Distance estimation
Main Idea Students learn to estimate the distance. They understand if they do this many times, the bit will be more accurate. Students learn know the units of length. CreatorAet Sõmer, OÜ MiksikeSubjectNatural Science, Mathematics, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal life, Technology SupportedCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGrades4th gradeTechnologiesLego Mindstorms Ev3 Description Students discuss howContinueContinue reading “Distance estimation”
Rally Car
Main Idea Measurement. Comparison. Length units. Path length. Students measure the speed of a robot car. Teamwork: whose car wins? (Whose car is the fastest?) CreatorMarge Paluoja, OU MiksikeSubjectMathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Social cooperationLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTactile, Real lifeCompetencescreative skills, logical thinking, computational thinking, cognitive development, developing social skills in dealing with peersGrades3rd grade, 4thContinueContinue reading “Rally Car”
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”
Animal and Plant Cells
Main Idea Learning about the animal and plant cells. Students play the game Hockey-pokey by using WeDo 2.0. CreatorMarharyta Kaliuzhna, Miksike OUSubjectBiology, English, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, Technology-assisted learningCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Social skillsGrades5th gradeTechnologiesWeDo 2.0 Description Introduction: Activate student’s prior knowledge by beginning the lesson with Britannica Kids. Look atContinueContinue reading “Animal and Plant Cells”
Counting 1-20
Main Idea Revising about the counting 1-20. Students play the game Rock, paper, scissors by using WeDo 2.0. CreatorMarharyta Kaliuzhna, Miksike OUSubjectMath, English, Art, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learningCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Social skillsGrades3rd gradeTechnologiesWeDo 2.0 Description Introduction: Ask students about their favorite fairy-taleheroes and imagine where they live. Students tell theirContinueContinue reading “Counting 1-20”
The Weather
Main Idea Learn about the current weather conditions in the different part of the world using WeDo 2.0. CreatorMarharyta Kaliuzhna, Miksike OUSubjectEnglish as second language, Science, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learningCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Social skillsGrades3rd gradeTechnologiesWeDo 2.0 Description Introduction: Activity 1: A Look at Weather. Activatestudent’s prior knowledge by beginning theContinueContinue reading “The Weather”
Parts of Plants
Main Idea Learn about the parts of plants and their functions. Give students an opportunity to understand what an algorithm is and why is it important by using WeDo 2.0. CreatorMarharyta Kaliuzhna, Miksike OUSubjectScience, Art, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, Technology-assisted learningCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Social skillsGrades3rd gradeTechnologiesWeDo 2.0 Description Introduction: AskContinueContinue reading “Parts of Plants”
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”