Using Beebots in Junior Infants
Video Overview
This video describes how Beebots are used for station teaching with Junior Infants. The programme involves teaching children skills such as problem solving, instructional language, sequencing and organising. The stations include a small world, treasure maps, learning directions, phonics, 2D shapes, construction and the Beebot app on tablets.
Description
A teacher describes the setup of a 6 week Computational Thinking programme for Infants. Various curricular subjects and skills are targeted including problem solving, instructional language, sequencing, organising and collaborating. Beebots are used within the stations to teach the skills of problem solving and procedures. Other stations include learning about directions, phonics and 2D shapes
Courses that you might be interested in
Coding and Computational Thinking Using Scratch (Primary)
Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (1. Learner Outcomes)
- 1.1 Pupils use appropriate digital technologies to foster active, creative and critical engagement in attaining challenging learning outcomes.
Teaching & Learning (2. Learner Experiences)
- 2.4 Pupils experience opportunities to develop the skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning
Teaching & Learning (3. Teachers’ Individual Practice)
- 3.2 The teacher selects and uses planning, preparation and assessment practices that progress pupils’ learning.
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