There are so many fun ways to incorporate Finch Robots into my curriculum. I think using the robots is a great way to get students thinking and learning multiple things at once. I love the idea of dressing the robot up. The students could write a story or play and dress the robot up for different scenes. This would help them with language arts, sequencing, coding, teamwork and I'm sure in many other areas. My main goal when using robotics in my classroom would be to make it a fun activity that the kids aren't even aware that they are learning.
An interesting idea I read about is that using robotics and coding can help students work through a problem when they hit a roadblock. The Tech Edvocate says about using robotics, "Many students will struggle with the concepts at first and often get frustrated. Robotics in schools can help these students turn their frustration into creativity and innovation." I love that they point out that letting students struggle a little can help them turn their work into something amazing. As a teacher, I hope I remember to let my students struggle to work a concept out and not always give them the easy answer, or the easier way out.
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