In this hands-on session, participants will explore the engaging world of Ozobot robotics and discover how coding can be integrated into a wide range of content areas. Participants will learn how to program Ozobots using both color-coded marker commands (screen-free coding) and the Ozobot Blockly online coding platform, gaining practical experience with each approach. Attendees will not only build foundational skills in robotics and coding, but will also explore creative, non-traditional ways to incorporate Ozobots into subjects beyond STEM. By the end of the session, participants will leave with increased confidence in using Ozobots, a toolkit of cross-curricular applications, and inspiration to bring coding and robotics into any classroom setting.
Target audience identified by presenter: All Conference Attendees;Technology Integration
Try your hand at completing Olympic-style challenges using Blue-bot and Sphero robots. How do your problem-solving skills compare with those of 3rd-5th graders' skills?
Target audience identified by presenter: Technology Integration;Technology Leadership
Technology Integration Specialist, SWWC Service Cooperative
Meggan is a Technology Integration Specialist with SWWC and working with the Worthington Public School District.
Presentation Link: https://canva.link/k12dcandai
Get basic instructions to build your own digital escape room in Canva. At the end, attendees will share the escape rooms they designed with each other and try to escape each other's rooms! Bring this idea back to your school for teachers to use with their students or for staff development activities.
Target audience identified by presenter: All Conference Attendees
Technology Integration Specialist, SWWC Service Cooperative
Meggan is a Technology Integration Specialist with SWWC and working with the Worthington Public School District.
Presentation Link: https://canva.link/k12dcandai
