In partnership with Future Makers and several Maryland public libraries, the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Library Development and Services (DLDS) will teach children ages 4 to 7 the basic principles of programming through the use of Primo, an open-source robotics platform. With Primo, children use blocks to create algorithms that guide a robot through a maze. This will establish a foundation for learning more advanced programming skills later on, set early learners on the path to fluency in computer science, and establish a stronger mindset in computational thinking through play and experimentation. As Primo does not rely on a computer screen, the program will be replicable in a variety of environments; the curriculum will also be inclusive to young children with varying degrees of ability.
Funders
IMLS
Funding Program:
Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries
Award Number:
SP-02-14-0066-14
Funding Amount:
$23,410
TEAM MEMBERS
Liz Sundermann
Principal Investigator
Maryland Department of Education
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