Robotics in the K-4 Classroom

Presented by: Dr. Rick Anderson & Dr. Nancy Van Cleave, Eastern Illinois University

 
Course Description:

An introduction to Design, Construction, and Programming of Pico Crickets and Lego WeDo robots.  We will discuss and demonstrate a variety of uses for robots in K-4 classrooms with connections to math, science, technology, and language arts.  One of our goals is to build and facilitate an EIU-based community of Illinois educators interested in the use of robotics in the classroom.

   
Grade Level(s): K-4 Content Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Reading
   
Session: 4 Room #: 400