We made masks to look like Bee-Bot
Prior to taking Bee- Bot out we used the instructional cards
Finding and Recognizing Shapes
Finding the number after rolling the dice
After reading the Hungry Caterpillar, we used the Bee-Bot and pictures to retell the story. Then we made a dice using the pictures to locate the items on the board using the Bee-Bot to get there.
Learning Directions forward, backward, left and right
We programmed the Bee-Bots and simultaneously pressed Go! which way to the finish line?
We discovered that they all moved the same distance and at the same speed
What is a Bee-Bot?
The bee-Bot is a small robot which looks like a bee. on it's back it has 6 buttons, the forward, backward and turning left or right patterns. The Bee-bot also has a pause button and a clear button. This link will tell you more information and has great ideas to use at home: BEE-BOT us
What purpose does it serve in educating our students of today?
Bee-Bots are easy to use and understand. They are portable and great to enhance learning in any curricular area. Maths skills and spatial awareness are prominent learning features.
In the class room?
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We discussed how humans control computers and robots, we use a language called coding. We discussed the role of a Computer scientist and we watched the video that I made on coding.
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We reenacted coding using the 15cm cards to program our Bee-Bots to program our class mates. Students and teachers found it difficult to listen and await directions as we made presumptions in regards to where we were going.
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Using the Bee-Bot robot to program
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We have learnt directions
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We have learnt to count, recognise numbers, shapes and objects
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After reading the Hungry caterpillar we played a game of hungry caterpillar with the picture dice.
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We have been locating letters on the mat and now we are using the Bee-Bot to locate our initials!
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It's great we are having fun and being challenged too.
Observing Students
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All the children are interested in spending time with the Bee-bot.
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They use different strategies to work through the problem. Some children will use their finger and count ahead. Some try to remember it after saying it out allowed. some move the robot step by step so as not to have too many instructions at once. Some students like to challenge them selves by giving the Bee-Bot the directions backwards, however they become stuck at turning it backwards as they are viewing it in a 'mirror way'
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They are very excited about the use of Bee-Bot and are having fun!
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All students are very persistent, no one has given up, they may ask for help or suggestions but they do it themselves.
Examples of Bee_Bot being used
Examples of Bee_Bot being used
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Critical thinking
what do i need to press to get the bee-bot where it needs to be?
Program
Value of Bee-Bot for education purposes:
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Challenging thought process
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Problem solving
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Critical thinking
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Working with peers to solve a problem
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Enhance Mathematical concepts of patterns, sequencing and procedures.
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Develop vocabulary, by using word such as forward, backwards, clear, the path and program
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Enhance turn taking skills and social skills as they engage in play cooperatively to meet the same outcome.
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Sequences, make patterns and make estimations.
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Blending learning by adapting digital programs to other subjects such as using pic college to create a poster for English subject
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Learning is modified or individualised to suit abilities and skills
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Confident users for future generations in work place
Parent Feedback
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Parents have commented that their child is sharing teaching them and sharing their experiences of what they have done at school with their parents at home.
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They were not aware of Bee-Bots and using them for educational purposes.
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Many parents have been impressed as was my colleges, to learn that children this young can be taught and exposed to a long life skill.
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Are very excited in borrowing them to take home.
Implications:
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Time has been mentioned as being difficult for some parents. We suggest setting aside 15 minutes. The resources are all ready prepared
Bee-Bot
For More Resources or Information on Bee-Bots, try these:
Bee-bot-programming_activitycards_beebot .pdf
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Communication 4 All Resources to Support Inclusion This has opened in a separate window - just exit to return to the ICT page.
These robots are different to the Bee-Bot but also great for programming and coding.
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Ozobot App - go to app store
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Welcome to OzoBlockly
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Master STEM subjects and computer science with Ozobot lessons
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Ozobot on pinterest
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Ozobot Construction Kit - fun games, challenges and more
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Lab by Sphero
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Classroom Activities With Sphero For Every Subject
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How to use Sphero the Robot for incredible STEM lessons
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Getting Started with Sphero in the Classroom
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SPRK Lightning Lab - Programming for Sphero Robots
Try these Apps,
Bee Bot is an app that can be downloaded on an iPad. it does not have show the steps you are taking to complete the path.
Bot logic on line is similar to Bee-Bot app, and it does show the path you need to create before pressing Go. This did help children to check their plan or refer back to
EXPLANATION NOTES:
As outlined in the Teaching Practices section of this website. Blooms Taxonomy is represented as a Cognitive model. The stages of learning across the top and the colour denoted to that area matches in accordance with SAMR. Multiple Intelligence is a theory by Gardner, applying the principal that learning occurs through 8 areas of intelligence these are highlighted in Green, I am using 7 out of the 8.
These activities link to Early Years Learning Frame work (EYLF) and Australian Curriculum (AC). I have allocated the AC links, however for the EYLF outcomes which apply to digital technologies head to the resource page, titled ‘EYLF OUTCOMES’ these EYLF outcomes contribute to one or more of the following :
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Outcome 1: children have a strong sense of identity,
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Outcome 2: children are connected with and contribute to their world: using play to investigate, project and explore new ideas participate with others to solve problems and contribute to group outcomes
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Outcome 3: children have a strong sense of wellbeing: Demonstrate spatial awareness and orient themselves, moving around and through their environments confidently and safely,
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Outcome 4: children are confident and involved learners and
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Outcome 5: children are effective communicators; Children begin to understand how symbols and pattern systems work, Children use information and communication technologies to access information,
Verbal/ Linguistic
Talk/Speak
See words
Hear/ listen
Read
Write
Discuss debate
Movie star
Using an iPad, tablet or smartphone ask someone to record you whilst you explain the best device or software Devices being (iPad / Bee-bot) Or software programs being (Kodable / Scratch). you may like to use: Power Point
Animoto movie from images & video
Curriculum content descriptions
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)
Instructor
tell us how it works by using one of these voice recordings:
Choose either a device (iPad, Bee-bot) or software programs (Kodable or Scratch)
Eg:
https://vocaroo.com/i/s1ImgXtBfRuP
Curriculum content
Recognise and explore digital systems hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)
Word ART
Choose from Bee-Bot, Kodable With Mum and Dads help put together a list of words and upload them on to one of these programs
Wordle or Tagxedo - create word clouds
Audacity - audio editor
Curriculum content desc- (ACTDIP006)
In your opinion, what is the best game for coding? Use photos or video as evidence
Curriculum content
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)
Getting Out Take your iPad/ tablet outside, oval or where there is open space. We have some lovely spaces in ACT. Open Kodable. Walk the steps prior to placing it in to the game panel. Is this helpful? Curriculum content Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solveproblems (ACTDIP004)
I like to move it, move it,
Describe your dance moves/dance style to Bee-Bot or Kodable
Or using Scratch Junior
create a dance and add music or use your iPad to take photos or record your steps and actions.
Curriculum content Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively
YOUR IDEA OR SUGGESTIONS
Identify Patterns Using Scratch or Kodable think about what happens if we did not use the loop? Why we use it. Eg: With loop
Curriculum content
Recognise & explore patterns in data (ACTDIK002)
3-D Bee-Bot / Kodable
Using the A4 table draw a map showing the path way. Then on a separate page draw and cut out the character to move along the map. You can use a dice or the code symbol
Curriculum content descript
Recognise & explore patterns in data and represent data as image, ACTDIK002)
Hypothesis
Explain, what would happen if we did not have coding? would we even have digital technology? You can present your information any way you like,Draw, voice recording(Voice Thread /Vocaroo) video or scribe. Curriculum content descriptions sharing ideas about the ways information systems are being used by families and friends in everyday life/ recreation (ACTDIP005)
Create a play
Using scratch jnr. make a story to tell the class
Curriculum content descrp- Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve simple problem (ACTDIP004)
Comparison
After exploring both devices and software, tell everyone which is the most valuable and why?
Curriculum content descript
Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively
Draw a story about the Bee-Bot to accompany this piece of music:
Curriculum content Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively (ACTDIP003)
Computer scientist
Can you create a new code/ game? We use Kodable / Bee-Bots/ scratch junior. Can you use this or make something new
Maybe use Pivot – to show the steps or draw it (ACTDIK002)
Choose one of the devices (iPad, Bee-bot) or software programs (Kodable or Scratch) and analyse it. Think about what works well or not. You can use this form to draw it on or use a blank piece of paper.
Curriculum content
Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively (ACTDIP003)
Role Play The human robot. Afamily member will be instructed with what to do. You can use the picture cards for Bee-Bot or your words. One person is the robot and the other a programmer. Think of a place you would like to see your robot go & instruct them to do so, Eg: move forward five steps turn left…
Use your own ideas to create and design your own game that incorporates coding
You can
Draw it
Or use:
PowToon - create animated video and presentations
Curriculum content desc-Create and organise ideas and information using information systems with others, and share these with known people in safe online environments (ACTDIP006)
What makes a good coding game?
Tell us and show us, maybe video record?
Curriculum content description
Architect
Use this app Lego Digital Designer -
to design a bee-bot, scratch, Kodable or iPad game
Curriculum content desc-Create and organise ideas and information using information systems with others, and share these with known people in safe online environments (ACTDIP006)
Make a poem/ song/ rhyme
Titled:
A world without coding or digital technologies
Video tape on iPad or smartphone, or make a Movie Maker (PC users) /iMovie (Apple users) or voice record
Diary notes:
Make a story
In the day of ……. (choose from; iPad/ Scratch, Kodable/ Bee-Bot)
Curriculum content Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve simple problems (ACTDIP004)
Create a maze
for your Bee-Bot. You can use masking tape, straws or the Bee-Bot ruler
Curriculum content Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) (ACTDIP004)
Create and write a code using these symbols:
Forward
Backward
left
Clear x
Pause =
Tip: how to draw arrow. Draw a line ---then draw a triangle at end of line.
Curriculum content Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) (ACTDIP004)
Interpersonal
Interacting with others
Collaborate
Empathy
Group activities
Resolve conflict
Bodily-Kinaesthetic
Making/ touching
Hands on
Acting out
Movement
Roleplay
Use equipment and real objects
Athletic
dancing
Musical
Rhythm
Sound
Remember melodies
Pick up sounds
Lyrics
speaking
Intrapersonal
Understand self.
In tune with their feelings
Intuition
Motivation
Set goals
Logical/ Mathematical
Think
Numbers
Count
Calculate
Reason
Logic
Problem solving
Patterns
Visual/Spatial
Physical space
Read maps
daydream
Draw
Jig saw puzzles
Play Bee-Bot
together by using the snakes and ladder mat. Roll the dice and move Bee- Bot to those steps
Curriculum content descriptions
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)
Recycle and create
Using recycled materials make/ build your own
Bee-Bot
iPad
Kodable character
Scratch Character
Curriculum content :Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively (ACTDIP003)
Write a song
Using a well-known song like; Change the Lyrics to make it about your favourite Device or software program.
Eg: Mary had a little lamb:
“Scratch had a little puppy, little puppy and everywhere that catch went that puppy was sure to go.”
Curriculum content descriptions
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)
Vocabulary/ letter extensions
Using one of the devices or software, brainstorm words. Enter these on to Popplet to create this list. Either use words or insert pictures.
Tip for parent: write the words and let your child locate the letters on keyboard to type them in. Curriculum content descriptions
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)
Counting and number recognition
After playing a game of Kodable, count how many spaces the Fuzz ball had to take to complete that game. You can do this with a Bee-Bot if you prefer
Draw the number and the amount of fuzz to equal that number. For example: 10
Curriculum content
Recognise & explore patterns in data (ACTDIK002)
Poster making
From the following program:
iPad,
Bee-bot
Kodable
Scratch
Choose one and take some photos on your iPad or smart phone. Upload these to Pic collage to create a poster Curriculum content description
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)
Bee-Bot sale
It is your job to sell the Bee- Bot. Make a video or poster
Curriculum content descriptions
Be the Teacher
show your family how the Bee-Bot works. Show them how it goes: Explain the button. Ask them to fill in this form
Curriculum content Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively (ACTDIP003)
Make music
Use an instrument to create steps required to move. use different sounds to create a turn, backward, forward, clear. Use these whilst playing Bee-Bot. Curriculum content
Recognise & explore patterns in data and represent data as image, symbols & diagrams (ACTDIK002)
Author / illustrator
Write a book to instruct others on the use of a device or software:
iBooks Author - Animoto –
Curriculum content desc-Create and organise ideas and information using information systems with others, and share these with known people
Calculate
Bee-Bot is hungry. Using it / ruler. Find out how many steps it will need to take from your bedroom to the Kitchen. How many steps does it take you? and how many steps does it take an adult?
Curriculum content Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present data creatively (ACTDIP003)
Draw a story about the devices (iPad, Bee-bot) or software programs (Kodable or Scratch) you used.
When finished, ask a parent to scribe; what you like the most about this chosen program and why?
Eg:
The following resources have been applied to create this resource http://australiancurriculumresourcesf-6.wikispaces.com/file/view/multintell.png/259887876/480x341/multintell.png
http://www.tecweb.org/styles/gardner.html
http://marquette.edu/assessment/includes/documents/BloomsTaxonomyActionVerbs.pdf
Parent and Child Activity Time!
You can choose one of the following activities from the table below.
REMEMBER ! It must be associated with BEE-BOT !
THE Student of the day is picked 4 times a year and must choose 1 activity that will include an iPad, Bee-Bot, Kodable and Scratch junior. However you can do all of these and also visit the website as often as you like .
This document contains the EYLF programming links for the use of Bee-Bots
Which Bee-Bot is the fastest?