Enhancing Hands-On Coding Experience with Pro-Bots in Mr Sage's Computing Club

Riverside Primary School

Open in-person activity

English

Ferry Road
ss5 6nd Hullbridge

1. The club focuses on teaching coding and computational thinking skills. Participants will learn programming concepts through hands-on activities that involve controlling Pro-Bots, which are programmable robots. The curriculum is designed to make abstract coding concepts more tangible by using physical movements and real-world applications facilitated by mats and grids. 2. Hands-on Activities: Participants use Pro-Bots to complete coding tasks, which involves programming the robots to navigate through various mats and grids. Interactive Learning: Real-world coding applications are incorporated through the use of interactive mats and a clear grid. Collaborative Software: The Probotix Site Licence allows multiple students to work on shared projects, fostering a collaborative learning environment. 3. Increase Engagement: Make coding more engaging and interactive to attract more students and sustain their interest in computing. Enhance Learning: Provide a deeper understanding of programming concepts through practical, hands-on activities. Support Collaborative Learning: Promote teamwork and collective problem-solving skills through shared access to the Probotix software. 4. The event targets students who are members of Mr Sage's computing club, with a focus on inclusivity and diversity. This includes underserved and underrepresented groups such as: - Individuals with migration and refugee backgrounds - Students from low-income households or disadvantaged economic backgrounds - Residents of socially deprived neighbourhoods - Students without access to their own IT devices - Ethnic minorities - Children and youth with disabilities 5. Bridging the Digital Divide: Provides access to quality educational resources for students who may not have their own IT devices. Promoting Equality:Ensures all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to engage in coding and computational thinking activities. Interactive and Fun: The use of Pro-Bots makes learning to code a fun and engaging activity, which is especially appealing to young students. Supportive Environment: The collaborative nature of the activities promotes teamwork and peer support, creating a positive learning environment.

https://www.meet-and-code.org/gb/en/event-show/11912