Hands-On Learning in STEM (mBot)

Third-party on-site course

Learning Together is a training provider with over 20 years of experience, in Portugal. We offer 80+ courses in various areas, such as STEM, ICT, Sustainability, Communication, Leadership, Culture, Languages and much more! We have many trainers with a vast curriculum and experience; innovative methodologies; as well as a great supporting team that helps every participant throughout this experience

Last updated: 04.10.2024

Next upcoming session:

02.02.2025 - 07.02.2025

Portugal , Norte , Porto

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Description

This course targets school teachers/trainers, aiming to assist them in incorporating mBot across various subject areas, including mathematics, physics, biology, and more.
mBot is a STEAM education robot for beginners, that makes teaching and learning robot programming simple and fun. With just a screwdriver, step-by-step instructions, and a study schedule, children can build a robot from scratch and experience the joys of hands-on creation.
Participants will learn about a variety of robotic machinery and electronic parts, get to grips with the fundamentals of block-based programming, and develop their logical thinking and design skills.
The mBot isn’t just another robotic toy—it’s an affordable, build-it-yourself creation intended to impart several technical skills to children. While it may not teach them how to craft a website or an app, it lays a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of development. What makes it unique is its ability to engage learners through interactive stories in its training guides. Employing real-world contexts simplifies complex concepts, offering instant gratification for the efforts invested.

mBot serves as an excellent vehicle for teaching programming fundamentals in an enjoyable and easily comprehensible setting. It excels at laying the groundwork for understanding core development competencies.
The mBot stands as an introductory educational robot kit aimed at initiating students into the world of programming, electronics, and robotics through hands-on experiences. With the mBot, students have the opportunity to assemble the robot in diverse ways, utilizing various pre-assembled options available.

Daily Program
Course Topic: STEM
Location: Porto, Portugal
Pre-registration: Online on the webpage
Target Audience: Teacher, Student Teacher, Teacher Educator, Careers Councillor, Company Staff, NGO Staff, Pedagogical Adviser, ICT Coordinator, Researcher, School Psychologist, Headteacher, Technical/Administrative Staff

Learning objectives

The course aims to equip educators with practical strategies, methodologies, and hands-on experiences to effectively integrate the mBot, a programmable robot, into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education. Participants will explore the significance of hands-on learning, delve into the principles of STEM education, and discover innovative ways to leverage the mBot platform for enhanced learning experiences.

Explain the Significance of Hands-On Learning in STEM Education: Articulate the importance of hands-on learning in enhancing student engagement and understanding across STEM disciplines.
Develop hands-on learning activities tailored to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, incorporating the mBot platform.
These objectives and learning outcomes aim to equip educators with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively utilize the mBot platform for enhancing hands-on learning experiences in STEM subjects.
Effectively integrate mBot technology into diverse STEM lessons, demonstrating proficiency in programming and utilizing mBot functionalities.
Apply engineering principles and design thinking methodologies while utilizing mBot to solve problems and create Innovative solutions.
Create innovative STEM projects using the mBot platform that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and experimentation.
Devise plans to seamlessly integrate mBot-enhanced hands-on learning experiences into existing curriculum structures across various educational settings.
Engage in collaborative discussions, sharing experiences and best practices for implementing mBot in STEM education, fostering a community of practice among educators.
Enhancing English language;
Share European common values;
Share best practices and peer experiences;
Teamwork and collaboration.

Methodology & assessment

PREPARATION

We inform participants of the details of the training and prior requirements in relation to the learning objectives and methodologies of the course, as well as the composition of the class with the participants' origin and function.

We send them any digital applications and/or software they may need to install on their equipment, whenever necessary.

We provide the participants with prior technical and documentary support and create group communication support for follow-up before they arrive at the training venue.

TRAINING DEVELOPMENT

Learning is always mobilised under the values of the European Union, to improve participants' skills so that they can spread knowledge and promote creativity to their students, peers and staff.
All practices follow the Quality Standards for Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Courses, as well as our quality certification by the Portuguese Ministry of Education since 2001.

- The training methodology involves theoretical, simulated practical and participatory components, using digital tools and resources, support material and the production of evidence for dissemination.
- Pedagogical methods use learning in focus groups and peer activities, with an emphasis on sharing good practice.
- Use of collaborative processes that promote mutual learning and cooperation between participants, through role-playing activities, cooperative work, activities and discussions participated in and moderated by the trainer, using real examples, case studies, simulations and relevant study visits.

ASSESSMENT

This is based on the development of various activities throughout the course (to present a final project or assignment) and submission to the common digital platform. The material produced is presented among the group, thus enhancing the results of the pedagogical activities carried out.

Certification details

Our courses are designed and run in accordance with the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Quality Standards for Courses.

In order to obtain certification, the level of attendance (hours attended), participation and a positive assessment of the final results to be achieved by the trainees must be validated by the teaching team.

The practice of assessment, validation and certification is an area of great importance to us in the context of certified training, in which we have high standards of rigour in all the adult training we have carried out for over 20 years and in line with our Quality Certification, which has been recognised as a training entity by the Portuguese Ministry of Education (an EU member state) since 2001.

We provide close support to participants in all aspects, including the procedural/administrative aspect of issuing and processing technical documents required by the schools of origin, including:

Learning Agreement;
Erasmus Quality Commitment;
Certificate of attendance;
Europass Mobility Document;
Other relevant documents.

Pricing details

Costs can be supported with a Key Action grant under the Erasmus+ Program. Our pricing policy follows the official regulations on transparent costs.

Course fee: 580 euros per participant (6-day course).

What is Included?

Welcome Kit - from Learning Together's Team;
Quality Daily Program - designed by our innovative trainers;
Welcome Session - for icebreaking and briefing, while enjoying Portuguese delicacies;
Social and Cultural Heritage Activities - to foster cultural knowledge;
Daily Coffee Break - to enjoy a morning break between peers & trainer;
Logistic, Organizational & Administrative Support- from headquarters & LT Team;
Full Daily Assistance- on-call+chat support throughout the whole week;
Certification Ceremony - course validation, networking and farewell.
Logistic, organizational and administrative support from headquarters;
Daily assistance and on-call support throughout the whole week.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

580

Euro

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Not-for-profit / NGO staff
Learning time:

25 hours or more