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Dimension of the Problem   Rationale for Technology  Problem Solving Strategies 

Colour Coding     Trial and Error: ​When students begin working with 
    the Ozobots they will have little knowledge in regards 
Working together to create a colour code that  Using the website Seesaw allows students to document  to the bots. They will be given a checklist to complete. 
works effectively.   and reflect off of their first experience coding. They will  They will need to make their bot perform certain 
be able to take pictures, videos and add text to their  things. This part of the problem will be trying any 
work.   pathway as there will be no harm in any approach. 
After trying these approaches they can reflect.  

Journaling   This website is a great tool where teachers and parents  Elaboration:​ This website has the ability for students 
  have access to see students work. Teachers are able to  to document their work in multiple formats. It goes 
Students will record their work. They will need to  monitor and comment on student work. It is an open  beyond just writing a text. When we describe things 
keep track of what they do. They will be constantly  area where students have the ability to freely document  we gain a wider understanding of our thoughts. 
reflecting and documenting. This will be done  their thoughts, processes, and understandings. As there  Students are able to create stronger representations 
individually.   are many functions on the website students can choose  and process/ synthesize the various pieces of 
what works best for them.   information.  

Costume     Breadth First: ​Students will be looking at multiple 


    possibilities for their designs. It is a process widening 
Students will be responsible for constructing a  Students will be using Seesaw to design their art. They  their possibilities and not following one path. They 
costume for the Ozobot that fits appropriately.   can draw and upload photos. This technology is  will need to consider and be aware of their project.  
convenient because it keeps all of the designs. Students 
can modify as they go and depending on what they will 
need for their codes.  

Block Coding   Block Coding: ​Using the website students will be  Pattern Recognition:​ Once students begin block 
  creating new sequences. This technology will help them  coding it will become a process of recognition. 
Students will have to complete a selection of  recognize the patterns and processes they need to  Students will record trends, patterns, and regularities 
codes. They will be using the online application to  ensure to create the correct code.    in the data they are creating. This will help students 
code their Ozobot.      take the mystery out of problem-solving.  
Seesaw: ​By reflecting and journaling students will be    
able to identify what they are doing correctly and what 
they are having trouble with. They will see what changes 
they need to consider.  

Writing a story to match the code  Block Coding​: Students will use the online application to  Subgoals:​ Students will need to start with 
  program their Ozobots. This technology is very student  decomposition. They will need to create sub goals for 
Students will be responsible for creating a story to  friendly and will work with their ideas. Students will  their problem and determine what needs to be 
match their code. This final task will be the biggest  need to be aware of what they are programming and how  completed first.  
problem students will need to consider. This will  it will align with their story.    
be where students apply all knowledge from this    Working Backwards:​ Students will be faced with 
project.   Seesaw: ​Once started on the final task students will start  working backwards. They know the goal they need to 
  with Seesaw to develop a plan. Students may use concept  achieve but will have to consider what it will take to 
Students will need to consider the code, story, and  maps, drawings, pictures and whatever else they choose.   get them to that state. Students will consider possible 
Ozobot outfit/ props.   solutions and document them in Seesaw.  

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