The second day with the students was all about perseverance, problem-solving, and big breakthroughs. Their challenge for the day was to program the mBot to move in a square—a task that required careful sequencing, patience, and plenty of trial and error. At first, there were missteps and a few wrong turns, but instead of getting discouraged, the students leaned in, worked together, and kept testing until they finally got it right. The excitement when their robots completed a perfect square was priceless! Once they mastered that challenge, we took things a step further. I introduced them to obstacle detection, teaching them how to program the mBot to sense an object, stop, and turn away. This opened up a whole new level of problem-solving, and the students were quick to experiment with how the robot reacted in different scenarios. What stood out to me the most was how quickly they absorbed each new concept and how eager they were to apply their knowledge in creative ways. These are such bright young minds, and the speed at which they’re learning is incredible. I left the class feeling inspired, knowing that this is just the beginning of what they’ll be able to achieve with coding and robotics.
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