First, I had to set up my circuit board. I followed the directions given to me in my booklet. I also got familiar with the parts that were included in my work kit. It is overwhelming at first but taking it step at a time- I was able to download the software and get the light to blink.
Once I set up mu circuit board and connected it to the software, I was ready to create my first circuit. I followed the instructions on page 24 and was able to use a clicker to turn the light on and off!
How have teachers used Chibitronics in their classrooms? Chibitronics is incredibly versatile for teacher's to use in their classroom. It can be implemented across disciplines- including mathematics and social studies! I find that many teachers (particularly social studies) wonder how they can implement such tools in a way that will be beneficial to the content. Chibitronics is crafted with a creative side that teachers can use among different ages and different subject matter. A WWII Circuit Map is just many of the projects social studies teachers can use while implementing Chibitronics into their curriculum. It is a fun and engaging way for students in the secondary level to explore geography and understand the importance it had on WWII. Here you see the student set up circuits behind the Axis powers to light all at the same time when turned on. They also have circuits behind the countries who were Allies, and who were neutral through out the war.This gives the students a better understand of alliances which was a major point throughout the war. Light-up storyboards are the perfect way to wrap up chapters or books students have finished reading. It is also perfect to use in creative writing! They are easy and fun to design but also highlight the important aspects of their writing piece. It can also be used in social studies classes- students can recreate a moment in history and use it to show the significance and importance of that moment in time- or simply use it to go over the end of a chapter! I love this because it can really be used among all ages- both secondary and primary!
In general, chibitronics is a fun ad simple way for students to create while learning content across disciplines. It is a simple, creative way to add some fun and "light up" your classroom! Educators. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://chibitronics.com/educators/ (n.d.). Retrieved from https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/origami-paper-circuits Community, C. (2017, April 25). Storyboard & Stapleless Mini Book with Chibi lights. Retrieved from https://chibitronics.com/projects/storyboard-stapleless-mini-book-chibi-lights/ This week, I completely revamped my site. This was something I was both enjoying, but getting increasingly annoyed when I could not figure out how to do something exactly how I wanted it. I had a goal of keeping my personal touch on it but making it more like a professional blog. Hopefully I have succeeded in just that! I have added the twitter chat to my page- I toggled with the idea of adding just my profile but I feel as though visitors should be interested in the entire chat in general so I went with the hashtag.
I included the licensure and even added categories for my blog. I think it is coming out okay- and I plan on continuing to toggle with it as I find more time this week. It is definitely a fun thing to do when you have free time- however it can be frustrating if you can't get something exactly right. But thats why they have youtube- am I right? Have a great week everyone! |
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AUTHORI graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 2018 with a degree in adolescent Education, social studies. I am currently enrolled in the SUNY Oneonta Educational Technology Masters Program. Archives
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