Unboxing the Excitement: Screen-Free Robotics for Elementary Cycle 2 & 3

A blog post about briefly introducing the screen-free robots that were unboxed by our RECIT consultant and some ideas for infusing them into content areas at the elementary cycle 2 & 3 levels!

Unboxing Specdrums by Sphero

This unboxing video was hosted by LEARN – RÉCIT provincial service for the anglophone community. The video will provide tips and trick on how to get started with Specdrums, as well as some cross curricular activity ideas to get you and your students started. Specdrums Edu App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/specdrums-edu/id1123774766 Specdrums Mix App Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/specdrums-mix/id1447182043 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sphero.specdrumsmix&hl=en&gl=US

Teaching about the Total Solar Eclipse

In this webinar, we’ll learn all about the upcoming total solar eclipse coming to Quebec on Monday, April 8th.

With guidance from Trevor Kjorlien, Space Educator from Plateau Astro, we’ll learn how to teach what a solar eclipse is with simple physical models and free software tools. We’ll learn about the path of totality, what the eclipse will look like from the ground, and some suggested tips for that Monday afternoon.

This webinar is a collaboration between LEARN RÉCIT Provincial Service for the Anglophone Community, Plateau Astro, and MaST Coordinating Committee.

Unboxing Code and Go Mouse by Learning Resources

Join the LEARN RÉCIT Team for the Anglophone community, and one of their student assistants, as they unbox Code and Go Robot Mouse by Learning Resources.

 

Unboxing Cubelets

Join the LEARN RÉCIT Team for the Anglophone community, and one of their student assistants, as they unbox Cubelets by Modular Robotics!

Modular Robotics Website: https://modrobotics.com/

Cubelets Apps: https://modrobotics.com/cubelets-apps/

Unboxing Kubo

Watch as members of the LEARN/RÉCIT team for the Anglophone community unbox Kubo and explore how this robot can be used to enhance students’ digital and subject-specific competencies!

Open Creative Space Day: Unplugged & Basics of Robotics

Presentation slides from our OCS day on February 22, 2024. Introducing different robots and resources to integrate each into your classroom.

Cublets Challenge Cards

These Cublet challenge cards are great for centers or for students who finish their work early! They are a great was to activate student’s problem solving skills! On the front of a card is a challenge, if you flip the page you will also see hints to complete each challenge!

Student Eclipse Research Activity

A handout where students explore resources related to the eclipse on April 8th, 2024, and then answer questions about what they learned and how they plan to safely view the event.

Using Sphero Specdrums In The Classroom

An article by Eleni Kyritsis with some fun ideas of how to use specdrums in class to make learning more engaging and accessible to learners.

Time Line Activity: How did the role of women in Quebec society change between 1905 and 1980?

There are many different tools you can use to make digital timelines like Miro and Canva. This task will use the time line tool on the National Council of Teachers of English website. Students will establish facts about 4 documents. Then, they will situate them in time and create a time line production. Finally, they will respond to a question asking them to article some of the changes that occured with regards to the role of women in Quebec society between 1905 and 1980.

Access the activity here.

Access response guide for formative assessment.

 

Note: The response guide is protected so students can’t peak! Teachers can request access as needed!

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Toolkit

The UDL toolkit was created in collaboration by ALDI, LEARN, NFSB, RSB and SWLSB.  The activities in the toolkit provide a constructivist approach to learning about the guidelines.  Through the creation of this toolkit, our goal is to support the implementation of UDL practices within Quebec classrooms, leading to increased student success.

Unboxing Matatalab Coding Set

Check out the Matatalab Coding set, a cool little screen free robot for our youngest learners. It’s easy to get started, lots of different options for play and above all it’s fun!

Office de la protection du consommateur

A collection of lesson plans and resources developed by the Office de la protection du consommateur of Quebec. The lessons center around financial education, marketing influence, and how to stay safe when making online purchases.

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Kubo Robotics: YouTube

Are you new to Kubo or did you recently get a new extension kit (lucky!)?

Check out the how-to videos available on the Kubo YouTube channel. They contain lots of ideas and great tips to help get you and your students started.

Kubo: Blog

Explore lesson ideas, pedagogical benefits and training webinars and opportunities to support you and your students with Kubo in class!

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