Build your Robot - STEM / STEAM course in Lisbon Portugal
Learning Robotics, the right way! By taking this course you will learn Arduino, electronics, sensors, coding, and even a bit of 3D printing. It’s a fun and easy way to be introduced to Robotics and learn how to teach coding and robotics to elementary school students. The best part is that at the end of the course, you will be able to take home the Robot you built.
Description
- Many courses rely on commercial kits, which might not be available in your school, and that gives you a limited understanding of what robots really are, resulting in limited resources for effective teaching. In our course, you'll gain hands-on experience by building your own robot, giving a deeper understanding of everything around Robotics and letting you adapt to existing solutions in your school;
- In the “Build your Robot” you don’t only learn robotics, but you will also learn electronics, Arduino operation, circuit creation, sensor coding, and numerous other essential skills. This comprehensive approach covers a full 360 degrees of learning, which you can subsequently break down into various content areas to implement in your classroom;
- This course also offers an affordable and do-it-yourself solution that you can replicate in your school. Utilizing open-source robots proves to be the optimal choice when budget constraints are a concern;
- Our courses stand out by being provided by Buinho Fablab, a European reference in Maker Education;
- All our courses are 100% provided in our Educational Makerspace in Lisbon, where you will have the opportunity also get in contact with other technologies such as 3D printers, Vinyl Cutters, and Laser Cutters, among others;
- All of our courses arehands-on, practice-based, and tailored to suit teachers of all backgrounds, including those with no previous experience;
- You will learn by doing how to implement a STEAM approach within your classroom;
- All our courses come with free access to online lessons designed exclusively for our participants. This additional support helps participants feel more confident when applying what they've learned in Lisbon;
- Course program and schedule
- Catalog of Courses for the Year 2023-24
- Past Courses' Image Gallery
- Our website
- Our e-learning platform
Learning objectives
- Learning how to assemble and teach robotics in the classroom with the Otto bot
- Learning how to teach programming for robots with Ottoblockly
- Learning how to use Arduino and other micro controllers
- Learning how to create low-cost robots
- Introduction to the Micro:bit and microcontrollers
- Learning how to develop STEAM activities while teaching robotics in the classroom
- Experiment with different educational contents and methodologies, in particular PBL (Project Based Learning)
Methodology & assessment
PROJECT BASED LEARNING; We are strong supporters of the use of PBL methodology and Design Thinking. Our goal is to provide you with effective strategies for connecting your classroom to the broader real world. Additionally, we aspire to illustrate how a Makerspace can serve as a valuable tool for community-wide projects.
MAKER EDUCATION: Maker education emphasizes a hands-on, DIY (do-it-yourself) approach to learning. It encourages students to create, tinker, and invent using various tools, materials, and technologies. Since 2018, Buinho FabLab has played a pioneering role in promoting Maker Education, initially within the Youth Sector and subsequently within the School Sector. We have assisted numerous schools in our region in adopting a more maker-centric approach to education.
ASSESSMENT: We will consistently assess the engagement and enthusiasm of course participants regarding the learning materials. Furthermore, we will facilitate a concluding reflection and self-assessment dialogue with all participants to gain a deeper insight into their acquired knowledge and identify potential avenues for future projects and activities.
Certification details
Erasmus Quality Standards
All our courses adhere to the Quality Standards outlined by the EU Commission and Erasmus+ for KA1 courses. As a part of this commitment, we provide participants with comprehensive pre-course information, including an extensive information package.
In addition, Buinho has heavily invested in offering blended learning opportunities by granting free access to our e-learning courses. These resources are designed to complement and further support participants' learning for up to one year after completing the course.
Our Cultural programs offer valuable insights into Portuguese culture, and we take pride in fostering an informal and positive environment for our participants. Buinho's goal is to build a community of engaged teachers across the EU, and we are actively working on establishing a network among all alumni to enhance collaboration among participants from various courses.
Our learning environment is an authentic educational Makerspace, providing participants with hands-on access to a variety of equipment and solutions for interactive exploration and learning.
Certification of learning outcomes
In adherence to the Erasmus+ Quality Standards, Buinho issues a final certificate to all participants. This certificate includes the participant's name, a brief course description outlining its learning outcomes, course dates and venues, and the course provider's name.
Furthermore, Buinho offers assistance to sending schools in preparing and confirming their participants' Learning Agreements and Europass documents.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
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Package contents:Course
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:ICT CoordinatorLibrarianTeacher
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Learning time:20-25 hours
Upcoming sessions
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