Introductions
Syllabus Review
Discussions in groups;
- What role do robotics play in BC’s K-12 education system? Consider this question in light of the redevelopment of BC’s curriculum (compare and contrast “old” IRP’s versus the “new” draft IRP’s)
- To what extent should we investigate, incorporate, and focus on autonomous operations in Technical Studies courses and applied skills courses? Would this be done at a cost or loss to developing other skills? Are we preparing students for the workplace/trades or are we providing opportunities of enrichment and interests?
- Should programming and robotics be included as specific areas of instruction at the elementary levels? Adding more to elementary school teachers’ load?
As a group (2-4 people per group) develop a multimedia rich presentation (no longer than 10 minutes) that explores and presents to the class one of these issues in relation to BC curriculum (Applied Skills K-12, ICT K-12, or K-7 elementary).
I would recommend that you work with at least 1 person outside of your main focus area.