STEM & DIGITAL LEARNING: Teaching STEM through robotics (Lego Mindstorms & Spike), apps & city trips.
This 5 (or 6 day course upon availability) is for teachers or school staff who are interested in using more digital sources and apps and who are absolute beginners in using robotics.
Highlights:
- school visit + excursions to Brussels and Bruges
- robotics course
- chocolate workshop and hands-on approach
- brewery visit
- apps, digital tools and more!
Description
This 5 (or 6 day course upon availability) is for teachers or school staff who are interested in using more digital sources and apps and who are absolute beginners in using robotics. Participants will also have the opportunity to get in touch with different learning tools and strategies while visiting Northern Europe’s most vivid and beautiful cities: Ghent, Bruges, Brussels & Antwerp.
In workshops they will learn about the hands-on approach using LEGO and LEGO robots (Lego Mindstorms), active city, brewery and museum visits, making the real Belgian chocolates and tasting Belgian finest beers.
Admission prices, coffee and water, chocolate, beer tasting and transportation by train from Ghent to Bruges and Brussels are all included! The fee for our course is 440 euro.
(transportation to Antwerp is in included in the 6-day course: please contact us to get the link tot the 6 day course.)
Daily timetable: The daily sessions have an average length of 5 hours.
DAY 1: Ghent
- Welcome, energizers, meeting, what to expect.
- History of Belgium + Belgian/Flemish school system;
- Tools & apps for the classroom
DAY 2: School visit & Ghent: chocolate & beer
- School Visit
- Workshops: Practicing STEM using lego mindstorms. Hands-on approach with to 4C’s
- Workshop: How chocolate found its way into the classroom: Learn to make real Belgian “pralines”.
- Workshop: How Belgian beer found its way into the classroom: Visit to a brewery (Brewery Huyghe, Delirium: tasting included)
DAY 3: Romantic Bruges
- Storytelling, non-formal education & implementing your own curriculum into a historic visit using digital tools.
- STEM-activity in a medieval city
Day 4: LEGO MINDSTORMS
Explore more robotics and exercises using LEGO MINDSTORMS.
Day 5: Brussels
Visit the EU corner in Brussels. Brussels city tour. Evaluation.
(Optional:)
Day 6: Visit Antwerp, Metropolitan city of Art & Architecture
Please contact us to get a link to this course.
Learning objectives
- feel confident teaching STEM through comics, apps, heritage and citytrips
- broader understanding of innovations, practices and systems in education in Belgium
- improved competences on creativity and culture.
- learning how to work with LEGO Mindstorms Robotics and how to use it in your lessons, groups or schools
- increased knowledge of Belgian en European culture and intercultural skills.
- skills on how to implement digital tools, apps and hands-on learning in your own lessons, groups or schools.
Methodology & assessment
Doing is learning!
Participants will actively take part in various activities, including workshops, excursions, museum visits, and school visits. Our expert trainers will share real-world examples, providing valuable learning experiences.
This course stands out by creating a dynamic and participatory learning environment, aligning with modern educational practices, and promoting collaboration between educators and local experts.
Certification details
Here’s how we ensure the recognition and validation of your accomplishments:
Certificate of Attendance: After successfully finishing your course, you’ll receive an acknowledgment of completion aligned with quality standards similar to Erasmus.
Europass Mobility Certificate: Upon request, we will approve your application of the Europass Mobility Certificate.
Smooth Administrative Process: Our team offers support and guidance at every stage of the project, from the grant application to the final documentation.
To enhance your accessibility, our courses are structured to enable you to request 7-8 days of individual support for your subsistence costs. This includes 5-6 days for the course and an additional 2 days for travel.
Live Email Support: Available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 4:30 CET
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Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:440Euro
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalCompany staff
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Learning time:20-25 hours
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