Innovating with Ozobot Blockly is an online professional development course that focuses on empowering educators to guide students through the intricacies of intermediate programming challenges using Ozobot Blockly. This course goes beyond mastering programming concepts; it's about learning to inspire and manage student-led projects that tackle real-world problems. Educators will learn strategies for incorporating these projects into their curricula, enhancing students' computational thinking, creativity, and enthusiasm for STEM. We recommend taking the course after having completed Ozobot Blockly Essentials.
Features & Benefits:
-Advanced Programming Techniques: Explore beyond the basics with intermediate Ozobot Blockly concepts, including variables, functions, and advanced sensor use, to bring more sophisticated projects to your classroom.
Problem-Solving and Innovation: Learn how to guide students through identifying problems, brainstorming solutions, and implementing their ideas with Ozobot, fostering a mindset of innovation.
Discover how to create coding projects that connect with other subjects, enhancing students' learning experiences across the curriculum with real-world applications.
Supportive Resources:
Access a wealth of resources, including detailed lesson plans, project templates, and assessment strategies, to confidently integrate advanced programming concepts into your teaching.
What to Expect:
-Comprehensive online modules with instructional videos, interactive exercises, and step-by-step guides to mastering intermediate programming skills with Ozobot Blockly.
-A collection of project-based learning activities designed to challenge students and encourage the application of computational thinking in new and creative ways.
-Tools for developing and assessing interdisciplinary coding projects, ensuring students gain valuable skills that transcend the computer science classroom.
Ideal For:
-Educators ready to take their students’ coding skills to the next level, afterschool program directors seeking to incorporate more advanced STEM projects, and mentors within coding clubs looking to introduce complex problem-solving techniques. This course is perfect for anyone committed to fostering an environment of innovation and creativity through coding.