Getting Started with Lego Robotics

WeDo 2.0 arrived at our school last week. Twelve starter sets in neat blue boxes are sitting on the shelves, ready to be used. Grade 6 students had a blast opening up the boxes and organizing the blocks. Over the next few days, students will be building and programming robots, our mission - Space Exploration ending with some science fiction writing! Can't wait to get started.

  

 

"I like to move it, move it..."

Yesterday, I attended and presented at TDSB's Google Camp 3.0. It was an amazing experience and it was a privilege to listen to two incredible keynote speakers - George Couros and Dean Sharesky. Both were very compelling and inspiring. Their thoughts on teaching, learning, reflecting and sharing really resonated with me - especially George's question: "Would you like to spend the whole day learning in your own classroom?" (G.C.) and Dean's comment: "If there is no sharing, there is no teaching." (D.S.).  Google Camp, just like any other Professional Learning sessions, where I'm surrounded by like-minded people, always leaves me feeling empowered and ready to try new ideas. Both George and Dean spoke so passionately about the power of relationships, life-long learning and sharing. For some reason, or maybe for no reason at all, this morning I remembered this picture of a worksheet I found on Twitter a while ago. Not only did it make giggle, but also made me think about how clever and resourceful kids are. As an educator I have the power to influence and make an impact on my students - what impact will I make? Would I want to be a student in my classroom? I have no answers to these questions today, and maybe I will never find the answers but I know I will look at what I do through a different lens.
Here is to SHARING and REFLECTING! Thanks Dean and George.