Call for Participation: Robotics & Maker Movement in Education Course

Organizer:
EDUMOTIVA – European Lab for Educational Technology

Scientific Manager:
Professor Dr. D. Alimisis

Who Should Join?

• Primary and Secondary School Teachers
• Educators
• Graduate Students and Prospective Teachers

No Experience Needed: Jump in with an open mind and a creative spirit!

What’s Included:

• 25 hours of in-person sessions in 5 days (Monday-Saturday)
• Online classes: Access materials, ask questions, and join discussions anytime
• Build your own robots: Receive a comprehensive list of components and exclusive offers from our suppliers
• Opportunities to become partners in our EU-funded projects
• Social activities (Saturday)

Session Breakdown

1st Day:
Kick-off with an exciting dive into Educational Robotics, the Maker Movement, and Maker Spaces in education.

2nd Day:
Bring programming to life with virtual blocks, games, and virtual robots.

3rd Day:
Create dynamic electrical circuits and discover the wonders of Micro:bit

4th Day:
Build and wire your very own DIY robotic car. Program your DIY car to perfection.

5th Day:
Use MIT App Inventor to control your car from your mobile phone. Add artificial intelligence to your robotic car for the ultimate tech experience.

6th Day:
Make plans for your participation in our future EU projects, evaluation of the course, and social activities.

Learning Objectives

• Primary and Secondary School Teachers: Transform your lessons with cutting-edge technologies.
• Educators: Create a vibrant Maker Space in your school or playground and bring Robotics & STEAM courses to life.
• Graduate Students and Prospective Teachers: Gain the skills that will make you stand out in the job market.

Methodology & Assessment

• DIY (Do It Yourself) Method: Embrace the future of education by becoming creators and makers.
• Hands-on Experience: Use the latest tech tools tailored for educational use.
• Engaging Projects: Master robot construction and programming through fun activities.
• Assessment: Online surveys & questionnaires.

Certification Details

Earn a prestigious certificate of attendance.

Pricing, Packages, and Other Information

Price: 500€
Language: English
Target Audience ISCED:

• Primary education (ISCED 1)
• Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
• Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)

Target Audience Type:

• Teacher
• Student Teacher
• Not-for-profit / NGO staff

Course Leaflet: Download here!