Retro Innovation: Engineering the Future with Robotics and Code

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How can we bridge the digital divide in our schools and transform students from tech consumers into tech creators? This session unveils Retro Innovation, a way to move from a hands-on, project-based model that integrates the Engineering Design Process with foundational coding.

I will follow an outline of :

1- the importance of using recycled materials for engineering and learning how things go together

2 Reflect on tools of innovation and using dash robots alongside cardboard creations to future our understanding of how robotics enhances engineering

3 From Coder to Engineer: I will walk through how students progress from simple commands to designing, building, and testing their own robotic attachments to solve real-world problems. We'll highlight specific K-3 activities and differentiation strategies.