Hauppauge Middle School is using NAO Robots to enhance technology education and to engage 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. NAO Robots are state-of-the-art autonomous humanoid robots that are fully programmable using a computer program called Choregraphe.
“In these ten week, hands-on classes, students learn computer programming skills — through the use of Choregraphe – and work collaboratively with each other in creating, modifying, and testing programs until they achieve success,” described STEM Teacher Amy Thompson. “The STEM program is designed for students to learn by making mistakes. To ameliorate this, we encourage perseverance and coach the students to learn by being actively engaged in their instruction.”
“Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively, to analyze, to reason, to ask questions and to draw conclusions,” continued STEM/Mathematics Teacher Brian Ferrara. “In addition to robotics, all classwork is submitted through various Google Apps for Education, making this an all-digital class that equips students with the tools necessary to succeed in a modern workplace.”
Find out what's happening in Hauppaugefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
“Hauppauge School District’s STEM initiatives are helping students build important technological and problem-solving skills, while simultaneously promoting collaboration, communication and out-of-the box thinking to achieve real-world solutions,” said Thompson.
