Introduction to the project A European Union funded education project
The project ‘Clockwork objects, enhanced learning: Automata Toys Construction in 1mary education for Learning to Learn promotion, creativity fostering & Key Competences acquisition’ has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
About
For Primary schools in Europe
To Introduce engineering, arts, sculpture, mechanics and science
By Combining play and technology science
To Enhance transversal key competencies
What are? Mechanical moving toys (Automata) Made of paper, wood, metal or found objects
Combine sculpture with a machine
Story-telling toys
What are? The lower part Mechanical elements cams, cranks, gears, ratchets, levers
The upper part The fantasy toy element
Why Automata?
Child tailored communication device
Story telling mechanical sculptures
Engineering, cultural awareness and artistic expression
Pedagogic results? Learning to learn Cultural awareness Basic science and mathematics Soft Skills and Social Skills Reading and writing skills Communication skills Digital competences Second language skills Language skills
Classroom process? Read a story Identify key points Identify the images Define the character Identify and research materials Design the automata Build the mechanical components and toy elements Assemble & test the mechanical components Assemble the complete structure
Project Methodology Logical process a) Preparation of piloting tools and materials
b) Training the trainers c) Experimentation / piloting d) Finalization of materials Cannon Paper Craft http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/1006/
Project outputs
Replicating the project Didactic kit
Teacher guides Online & offline teacher workshops Case studies
Roadmap for children Questionnaires Teacher training curriculum Training on line version Wiki
Project outputs European children’s mechanical toy museum A virtual museum of mechanical toys
Children’s and teacher’s experiences Automata developed within the classroom Repository of resources Links etc.
Thank you for your interest Website http://www.XXX. Get involved in the project on Facebook http://tinyurl.com/cb6s9mo
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Dissemination Strategy
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Dissemination targets
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Education Authorities Associations Schools Universities
How do we target? Locally & internationally Leverage existing contacts – local/national
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Channels
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Online Social networks, Listservs, Twitter, Website, aPLaNet community, video, Facebook Direct newsletters to authorities & European officers
Offline Link & project logo Contact local municipality European officer Locate 2 official education resource websites Complete at least one external presentation To place at least one short article Contact National Agency Translation Post translated versions posting Respond to enquiries
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Associate Partners Agenda for engagement
During the initial stages of the project During meetings In online forums
What can they do for us
Now?