Coding and Robotics - Prague, Czech Republic

Coding and Robotics
KA101 Mobility in Prague, Czech Republic
PIC 94 93 64 512
Organization ID:
E10088318

Course fee:
EUR 350,-/5 days grants till 2020
EUR 400,-/5 days grants from 2021
Our course fee is always in accordance with the official Erasmus+ project guidelines.
- no additional admin fee or VAT tax charged

Course fee includes:
City guided tour
Assistance with orientation in the city
Wifi
Administrative support: Europass, Mobility agreement, Certificates, Invoices, Invitation letter for the course
Course materials
Catering during the course: Coffee, Cappuccino, tea, biscuits, water

Course Overview
Within the technological boom we experience nowadays, the demand after engineering specialists is rapidly increasing. This course is designed for teachers of all subjects, who desire to learn and then to teach efficiently about fast developing disciplines such as Computer science and Robotics, which are considered to be an inseparable part of human future life.


Application form relevant topics:
ICT - new technologies - digital competences, New innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses, Natural sciences

Course Methodology
This course seeks to provide teachers with knowledge regarding Programming, Coding, Robotics, 3D printing, but also with teaching methods developing rational thinking, decision making, cooperation and communication in a cross – cultural environment. The goal is to promote practical, interactive and playful teaching strategies in order to enhance student’s motivation, to improve self – learning process but especially to raise the quality of education.

Modules:
Module 01 – Presentation of the Czech education system, Introduction to Robotics
Module 02 – Robotics for Beginners: Mindstorms, Legos
Module 03 – Programming - Computational thinking, coding, digital learning
Module 04 – Teaching Programming and scripting in the classroom
Module 05 – Arduino- robotics for Advanced
Module 06 – Creating Applications for Android; VR Classroom and Student Project preparation
Module 07 – 3D modelling and 3D printing (Autodesk Tinkerpad)
Guided City Tour

Learning outcomes:
Enhance skills to use various innovative learning methods and techniques that are hands-on-centred, encourage solving of meaningful real-world tasks and develop transversal competencies.
Developing curricula on coding and robotics in an effective and innovative way in the scope of blended learning
Promoting interdisciplinary through Robotics
Know how to use robotics and programming in the classroom;
Be aware of the diversity of robots and programmable devices available;
Evolve with different programmable devices using visual programming languages;
Create attractive learning activities through tangible devices;
Motivate students for self-learning.
Increased awareness among students about the use of sensing and control in society.
Knowledge, technical skills and competences concerning the use of technical tools, that today are important in several jobs and different sectors.
Promotion of existing robotics in schools methodologies at National and European level.
Promotion of the debate about technology and robotics in schools.
Apply Problem and Inquiry based learning as a student-centred teaching method, encourage learning in the context of real-world problems that are likely to be encountered by students.
Develop students learning autonomy by self-directed hands-on learning approach, elaborate on student’s prior knowledge, trigger an effective use of arguments and evidence, use questioning as a tool of learning
Generate ready‐to‐use materials and ideas to support the organisational development and quality improvement in the STEM field skills, support cooperation between institutions and employers.
Develop relevant, high-level skills such as decision making, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and other key competences through STEM teaching methods, enhance good quality of mainstream education.
Meet colleagues of different nationalities within the EU, engage in cross-cultural learning experience, exchange ideas and build a network for future international cooperation.
Gain broader understanding of practices, policies and systems of education of different countries, cultivate mutual respect, intercultural awareness and embed common educational and training values.
Enrich communication skills, improve foreign language competencies, broaden professional vocabulary and promote EU’s broad linguistic diversity.

General Course Information
Before the course:
You will receive “ITC Guide Document” where you will find all the necessary information.
After the Course:
Course evaluation form
Certificates
Course materials in electronic form / Other materials for self-study and dissemination of the techniques.

Additional services in Prague:
Accommodation arrangement
Airport transfer to the hotel
Cultural activities
Trips to other European cities: Vienna, Dresden,…
Join us in Prague for this KA1 course!

http://www.itc-international.eu/erasmusplus/coding-and-robotics