Tello DroneBlocks Lab
For our asynchronous class today, I completed the three Tello Drone introduction trainings. One training was an introduction to the coding functions of the software and some practice functions, the next focused on a simulation of using the drone in real life, and the last was a creative exercise. Below is a snapshot from the introduction portion, where we are shown some easy test runs to try with beginners.
Following this introduction, you are given the opportunity to utilize the TelloDrone simulator. This tutorial was the most interesting and engaging for me because it gave the ability to practice playing around with the Drone's coding. I have included some code that I created during this portion of the activity, as well as a short clip of one of my drone simulations.
Lastly, I had the opportunity to look over some more fun TelloDrone dance and music exercises. I sincerely enjoyed going through the Tello & Arts Present: Dance, because I felt that it was probably the most impressive coding assessement that could be done with beginning coders. To allow your students to choreograph a dance/music routine in synch with a song just sounds amazing! I would love to spend some time working on a routine for that with students. I could imagine that students would have to really spend a considerable amount of time and effort to create something, and the amount of ISTE CT Standards it implements is limitless. Below is an example of some coding that can be used during a dance routine.
As I mentioned, the TelloDrones provide a plethora of CT Standard opportunities, but I certainly felt that 5.3.b Support Student Collaboration fit best with the activities, because students will be adapting their codes throughout the activity and working with pairs. To be able to collectively collaborate is so important to teaching since many students learn best amongst each other, and it is so omperative to be able to work together.
I agree Alex, 5.3b is a great standard for this activity. I think because of the complexity of learning coding it would be helpful for students to be able to support each other in pairs. Plus, if they were to have issues with developing their different coding commands they could work together to find the issues instead of immediately relying on a teacher for help. In the classroom I am currently working with the principals are always telling us that they want the students to go through "productive struggle" instead of getting immediate help from the teachers.
ReplyDeleteHey alex,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with your blog Standard 5.3b fits this activity perfectly. Given the complexity of learning coding, having students team up in pairs could be a real game-changer. It not only encourages mutual support but also allows them to troubleshoot coding hiccups together, aligning with the principals' emphasis on embracing challenges for growth.