Before you begin
Starting knowledge
- Identify learner experience, manufacturer age guidance and available adult support.
- Check the devices and network rules in the learning space.
Equipment & environment
Choose one supported kit or simulator for the first cohort. Budget charging, storage and replacement parts.
No fixed completion time: use the evidence gates below to decide when to advance. Resource links open the botstest directory entry; check its publisher documentation for the exact version and configuration.
Beginner
Prepare one observable lesson
Make the first session about a visible behavior and an explainable sequence.
Learn in this order
- Sequence, events and simple feedback
- Device connection and manufacturer setup
- Learner access, small parts and supervision
Put it into practice
- Run the official first activity on the actual learner devices.
- Ask learners to predict a short movement sequence before executing it.
A lesson plan, device checklist and first-activity worksheet.
Ready for the next step when…
Resources for this stage
Investigate a wheeled coding kit; verify generation, supported devices and the intended programming environment.
Explore rolling coding activities and check the exact variant, app compatibility and charging equipment.
Create a small simulated robot and inspect sensor/controller behavior without purchasing hardware.
Intermediate
Teach debugging and adaptation
Move beyond following a recipe to explaining a changed result.
Learn in this order
- Changing one variable and observing effects
- Sensor conditions and simple loops
- Peer explanation and fair project assessment
Put it into practice
- Add a maze or obstacle challenge with a clear completion rule.
- Have pairs exchange programs and explain a failure before changing code.
Three linked lessons with a debugging rubric.
Ready for the next step when…
Resources for this stage
Investigate a wheeled coding kit; verify generation, supported devices and the intended programming environment.
Explore rolling coding activities and check the exact variant, app compatibility and charging equipment.
Explore a programmable robot-dog activity; check the controller, assembly and adult-support requirements.
Professional
Run a maintainable teaching program
Make the course repeatable across classes and equipment changes.
Learn in this order
- Learning objectives and differentiated activities
- Charging, spare parts and shared-device management
- Accessible documentation and curriculum feedback
Put it into practice
- Pilot the course with mixed-experience learners and collect facilitator notes.
- Create a kit reset procedure and alternative simulation activity.
A reusable teaching pack, equipment rota and assessment examples.
Ready for the next step when…
Resources for this stage
Create a small simulated robot and inspect sensor/controller behavior without purchasing hardware.
Explore an educational arm platform with its documented programming and classroom workflow.
Study the mechanics, coordinate frames, kinematics and control foundations relevant to the exercise.
Common pitfalls
- Equating a completed kit with understanding.
- Choosing equipment before testing school-device compatibility.
Where to go next
Extend into arm projects or a student portfolio only after the class can connect, reset and explain the basic robot.
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