Learn the Fundamentals of Robotics!
In this course, you will learn about modern uses of robots, use the design/engineering process to plan and design virtual robots, and understand the potential for robots in different fields (e.g., manufacturing, medicine, space exploration). The course places an emphasis on design-thinking and is a great starting place to learn the fundamentals of engineering.
Learning Outcomes
Method of Instruction
This course is intended for instructor delivery, either in-person or remotely. All instructional resources (lesson slide, handouts, quizzes, assessments, etc) can be downloaded for individual teacher customization and use. Should you have any questions regarding the curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact Digital Media Academy Support through the LMS.
Teacher Guide
The Teacher Guide contains all information required to deliver this Digital Media Academy Foundations course.
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Curricular Connections Guide
Science, Language Arts, and Math curriculum integrations build student competency in core academic subjects while addressing essential, 21st-century technology skills. This Curricular Connections Guide is designed to spark your imagination of how to bring this course to life in your own classroom.
Standards Alignment
This course is aligned to national and international standards for technology education. Standards include: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), International Baccalaureate , UK National Curriculum, New Zealand Curriculum, and more!
Required Materials & Equipment
- Scissors, tape or glue, paper, and pens/pencils
- Access to a Computer or Tablet
- One of the sites in this course (Wonderville's Robot Factory) requires a free account
Career Pathways
Robotics Engineer, Robotics Technician, Software Engineer, Programmer, AI Engineer/Programmer
Here is the course outline:
Getting StartedRead me first. 1 section
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Teacher ResourceCovering course description, learning outcomes, teacher guide, required materials and equipment, career pathways, and standards alignment 15 sections
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Module 1: Robots in the WorldLearn what makes a robot different from a remote controlled toy and learn how robots work. Then watch some videos to see what amazing things robots can do. 2 sections
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Module 2: Engineering and RobotsLearn the engineering design process and use it to solve problems like a robotics engineer. 3 sections
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Module 3: Build Virtual RobotsIn this module, you'll learn computational thinking by building paper robots and then use your skills to control virtual robots online. 6 sections
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Module 4: The Future of RobotsWatch household and space robots do their jobs. Then think about and design the kind of robot you would want to create. 4 sections
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Student ShowcaseNow it's time to show off your projects! 2 sections
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Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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LSSW Course Completion Certificate |