"A dive-right-in, quick-start guide for busy library professionals who want to build literacy, STEAM, and other 21st-century skills using simple robots in a fun, collaborative environment. Provides the only guidebook currently available about robotics written by a librarian, for librarians--a simple, practical guide that virtually any librarian can use, no prior tech experience necessary. Guides librarians in using their knowledge of literacy, youth development, and guided-inquiry methodology to gain an accessible entry point to grow their technological skills alongside the youth they serve. Includes lesson plans and activity guides to help you start a simple robotics curriculum as quickly as possible. Supplies outcome measurement tools. Discusses funding ideas and sample budgets"--
Record details
ISBN:1440835586
ISBN:9781440835582
Physical Description:xviii, 156 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm print
Publisher:Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, [2015]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-149) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Why robots? What is a robot? -- What do robots have to do with literacy? -- How robots? Who can lead robotics learning? -- How can library robotics work? -- Further considerations -- Which robots? Selecting and paying for equipment. Robots for sale -- Money matters -- Making the case. Outcome-based planning -- Stand-alone activity guide. Preparation and structure -- Guide components -- Challenges 1-4 -- Camp activity guide. Preparation and structure -- Guide components -- Challenges 1-10 -- Club activity guide. Preparation and structure -- Guide components -- Introduction : welcome to Oz -- Badges 1-12.
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