Collaborating in ICT

This Friday, Grade 1s for the first time tried coding using Apitor robots. As most children are fond of building using Lego blocks, this Apitor was fun for them. The Grade 1s worked in groups. They chose the toy they will build (robot, airplane, car, etc.) and took turns in doing the steps. They were collaborative the entire process as they have to talk and find together the parts indicated on the steps, and discuss how to put the parts together. The time was not enough so they will continue building next week. Once done, the Grade 1s will use the gadget (iPad) to do coding and this will make the robot they build move. The children are all excited to see the final result and are eager to complete the work the soonest time possible.