Μετακίνηση Αντικείμενων: “Running Game”

Κύρια Ιδέα: Στόχος αυτού του σεναρίου είναι να παρουσιάσει τον τρόπο με τον οποίο μπορούν να ελέγχονται και να μετακινούνται αντικείμενα. Η δραστηριότητα εκτελείται χωρίς υπολογιστή. ΔημιουργοίJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikΓνωστικό ΑντικείμενοΠληροφορική, Γενικές γνώσειςΔιάρκεια45 λεπτάΠαιδαγωγική ΠροσέγγισηΜάθηση αξιοποιώντας ψηφιακά μέσαΔεξιότητεςΑλγόριθμοι, Συμπεριφορές, Δομές ελέγχουΗλικιακή ΟμάδαΓ’-Δ Δημοτικού σχολείουTεχνολογίαBee Bot Description:The topic should be introduced briefly – initially only theContinueContinue reading “Μετακίνηση Αντικείμενων: “Running Game””

VR Fieldtrip

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”

“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””

“Move objects:Running Game”

Main Idea: The goal of this scenario is to introduce how objects can be controlled and moved. The activity is performed without a computer. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer science, general knowledgeLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology -assisted learningCompetencesAlgorithms, Attitudes, Control StructuresGradesElementary school, 3rd and 4th gradeTechnologyBee Bot Description:The topic should be introduced briefly – initially only the runningContinueContinue reading ““Move objects:Running Game””

“Computers and the Real world”

Main Idea:This learning scenario introduces the concept of computational thinking. It lets students discover in which areas of life computers play a role and / or solve problems. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectInformaticsLenght45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology -assisted learningCompetencesProblem identificationGrades Elementary school, from grade 3rdTechnologyComputersEvaluationWorksheets Description:Instructor briefly introduces where computers are used in the real world. Individual componentsContinueContinue reading ““Computers and the Real world””

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”

Creating the story “The Rabbit and the Turtle” (Aesopus fiables)

Main Idea Students represent the fiable of Aesopus “The Rabbit and the Turtle” by using the Scratch junior software. The main idea of this scenario is students to learn to use the motion and the speed blocks. Specifically, by representing the race of the rabbit and the turtle students understand how to move, to speedContinueContinue reading “Creating the story “The Rabbit and the Turtle” (Aesopus fiables)”

Road Safety

Main Idea Students in the 3rd grade of primary school learn about the road safety and the compliance with existing traffic regulations and codes of road. They have to implement their knowledge regarding the road signs by using the scratch software. The main idea of this scenario is students to learn basic programming concepts. CreatorDimitraContinueContinue reading “Road Safety”

Synonyms & Antonyms words

Main Idea Students practice and enrich their vocabulary in a game-based learning context. They play the Iconoscope game which consists of triplets of words (synonyms and antonyms). They pick a word among three and try to represent it as an icon in order to confuse their classmates. The game motivates players to create ambiguous icons that representContinueContinue reading “Synonyms & Antonyms words”

“Guess the number”

Main Idea A game will be created with students’ collaboration. The main goal of this scenario is students to understand the process of creating a GUI Game. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer ScienceLength 2-3 hoursPedagogical ApproachTechnology assisted learningCompetencesproblem identificationalgorithmsabstractiondecompositionGradesAge (10- 11), intermediate programming knowledgeTechnologiesOnline Python -Tkinter InterfaceEvaluationAt the end of the session students will “run” the program andContinueContinue reading ““Guess the number””

“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””

“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””

“PLANET APPLICATION”

Main Idea Our lives are flooded with applications on mobile phones, tablets and laptops. After discussing with students we decided to create an app for android devices. It’s subject will be our planetary system. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer scienceLength1- 2 hoursPedagogical ApproachTechnology assisted learning CompetencesProblem IdentificationDecompositionPattern RecognitionAbstractionAlgorithmsDebuggingGeneralizationGradesAge (10 – 11), high learning level, basic-intermediate programming knowledge, basic principlesContinueContinue reading ““PLANET APPLICATION””

“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””

“Play with a Cannon”

Main Idea The main idea of this learning scenario is to help the students to understand how one object interacts with the other by getting triggered. We want to simulate the functionality of a robot sensor. When it gets triggered it sends a message to the main processor. Specifically, the idea of this game was bornContinueContinue reading ““Play with a Cannon””

“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””

” A Game in History”

Main Idea Students create in history a game by using the scratch software. The game is based on questions and the player earns points depending on whether he answers correctly or not. The goal of this learning scenario is students to learn and use the basic programming structures. We will guide them by providing basicContinueContinue reading “” A Game in History””

“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””

“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””

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”

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”

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”

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”

“Making music”

Main Idea Students make music by using the scratch software. The software allows them to choose their favorite instruments, add sounds and create songs. Afterwards, they can try to play the same song that they created via the software with their instruments. CreatorDimitra DimitrakopoulouSubjectMusic, Computer ScienceLength 80 minutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology assisted learningCompetencesAlgorithms, Problem solving, DecompositionGradesPrimary school,ContinueContinue reading ““Making music””

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”

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”

Moon phases

Main Idea Students learn what the moon is, what its features are, what the moon phase is.First they draw the phases of the moon in a notebook and then animate it with thehelp of micro:bit. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectNatural Science, Geography, Computer ScienceLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology assistedCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Cognitive developmentGrades4th gradeTechnologiesMicro:bitContinueContinue reading “Moon phases”

“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””

Lighthouse

Main Idea Students are introduced to the concept of “lighthouse”, study their varieties, get acquainted with popular lighthouses in the world. According to the instructions, they create their own lighthouse. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectNatural Science, Geography, Computer ScienceLength60 minutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology assistedCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGrades3th-4rd gradeTechnologiesArduino Uno Board Description Αctivity 1 «Meet the lighthouse»:ContinueContinue reading “Lighthouse”

Thermometer

Main Idea Students are introduced to the concept of temperature, thermometer, Celsius and Fahrenheit. Use micro:bit as a thermometer and measure the class temperature.Use micro:bit to translate degrees Celsius into the Fahrenheit scale. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectNatural Science, Geography, Computer ScienceLength60 minutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology assistedCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGrades3th-4rd gradeTechnologiesMicro:bit, usb Description Αctivity 1 «Discussion»:ContinueContinue reading “Thermometer”

My Family

Main Idea Using micro:bit learners do simple programming activities and learn English terms on the topic of “My Family”. The basic idea is to learn foreign words in an interesting way. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectEnglish & Computer ScienceLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTechnology assistedCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGrades3th gradeTechnologiesMicro:bit, usb Description Αctivity 1 «My mood»: Students usingContinueContinue reading “My Family”

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”