Week 29 - Consider your audience (Taking Action)

How can the use of robotics and learning with collaborative groups, be used to promote student engagement and have a positive impact on mathematical outcomes?

During this inquiry my plan was to improve student outcomes in mathematics using collaborative learning and robotics. I had planned to achieve this in my class then teach the other teachers in my team based on my new learning.

• batteries needing to be charged after each session
• not enough battery chargers to fit all the batteries required
• Some robots just didn't work
• Some robots were programmed different so even when given the same command did different tasks.

References:
Bolstad, R., Gilbert, J., McDowall, S., Bull, A., Boyd, S., & Hipkins, R. (2012). Supporting future-oriented learning and teaching — a New Zealand perspective. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education. Retrieved from https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/schooling/109306

OECD. (2018).Trends shaping education 2018 spotlight. Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/education/ceri/Spotlight-15-A-Brave-New-World-Technology-and-Education.pdf