PLAY PATTERN
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS
AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Fall 2016
Contact Dr. Ronah Harris for more information:
www.playpattern.com | [email protected]
ABOUT US
OUR VISION | OUR MISSION
P l a y Pa t t e r n u s e s a d y n a m i c e d u c a t i o n a l m o d e l t o e n a b l e a l l c h i l d r e n t o l e a r n h o w
to design technological solutions that will improve our world.
We c r e a t e a c o m m u n i t y t h a t i n s p i r e s a p a s s i o n f o r l i f e l o n g l e a r n i n g , f o s t e r s a l o v e
o f S T E A M : S c i e n c e , Te c h n o l o g y, E n g i n e e r i n g , A r t a n d M a t h e m a t i c s , a n d d e v e l o p s
the child's grit and imaginative mind.
O U R C O M PA N Y
P l a y Pa t t e r n i s t h e e d u c a t i o n a l i n i t i a t i v e o f P l a y Pa t t e r n L L C . Fo u n d e d i n 2 0 0 9 b y
f o r m e r S e s a m e S t r e e t e x e c u t i v e R o n a h H a r r i s , P l a y Pa t t e r n i s a f o r w a r d t h i n k i n g
design and development lab that partners with organizations and top brands to
create innovative products for children, teens, educators and caregivers .
P l a y Pa t t e r n ’s t e c h n o l o g y a n d d e s i g n p r o g r a m s f o r y o u n g p e o p l e a r e f o u n d i n
s c h o o l s , n o n - p r o f i t s a n d f o r - p r o f i t o r g a n i z a t i o n s . We p a r t n e r w i t h o r g a n i z a t i o n s t o
offer our expert educators and innovative curriculum. Our programs are all based
on the latest research and our approach is grounded in innovative progressive
education.
OUR BACKGROUND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
& ACADEMIC RESEARCH
•Television, Web, Mobile, Games and Print Materials
•Educational Advisor and Director of Content •General Electric Foundation & FU
•Strategy and Product Development •Institute for Learning Technologies
•Scratch Eduction & MIT
•NYC BOE iZone & Software Engineering Pilot
•Globaloria
•Learning without Borders
•IDEO and Riverdale Country School
SERVICE MODEL
50+ schools in NY, NY and PA
Afterschool & In-school programs
WHAT WE DO?
P l a y Pa t t e r n e n r i c h m e n t p r o g r a m s t e a c h a r t a n d t e c h n o l o g y t o K - 1 2
students.
•Pr o j e c t b a s e d a p p r o a c h
•I n n o v a t i v e t h i n k i n g , p r o b l e m s o l v i n g a n d c r e a t i v i t y s k i l l s
•A l i g n e d w i t h I S T E a n d N a t i o n a l S t a n d a r d s i n S T E M
•C u r r i c u l u m d e s i g n a n d t e s t e d b y I v y L e a g u e t e a m o f e d u c a t o r s
•A d m i n i s t e r e d p r o g r a m s i n m o r e t h a n 5 0 p u b l i c a n d p r i v a t e s c h o o l s i n
N Y, N J a n d PA
•C o n d u c t e d a n d f u l l y s u p e r v i s e d b y e x p e r t e d u c a t i o n s t a f f
WHY WE DO IT?
• FEWER CS MAJORS NOW THAN 10 YEARS AGO
• GENDER IMBALANCE (3 females:25 males)
• FEW POINTS OF ENTRY IN CS OR CREATIVE FIELDS
Sources: National Science Foundation
HOW WE DO IT? (proposed curriculum)
• Students will develop [introduction/intermediate/advanced] STEM skills learning in a
design group via tracks.
• P l a y Pa t t e r n will provide curriculum and teachers.
• Learning sessions will take place one a day a week/3 hour sessions for the duration of [8,
12, 24 or 36 weeks combined]. We also offer online course supporting flipped classroom
approach.
• Students will be evaluated on their ability to process the content, collaborate within their
learning teams, and content.
Curriculum Review
TRACK:
Introduction to Robotics &
Engineering Principles
PROGRAMS: Preschool Program (4 - 6) Bee Bots | Dash and Dot
Elementary Program (7 - 10) Lego We Do
Middle School Program (10 - 14) Lego Mindstorms
High School program (14 - 21) Lego NXT
FOCUS: Student will learn about the design and engineering components
of robotics and visual programming.
PLAN: Students, working in learning teams, will build robots and
compete in groups to complete small challenges.
EVALUATION: Students will be reviewed on their ability to complete projects they
set out to complete and participation in activities.
PRESENTATION: Students will share robots designed during class in a robot fair.
Curriculum Review
TRACK:
Advanced Robotics &
Electrical Engineering
PROGRAMS: Middle School Program (10 - 14) Lego NXT
High School program (14 - 21) Arduino
FOCUS: Student will learn expand their knowledge about robotics and
prepare for topics of invention and design. This program is also a
great preparation for participation in the local competitions.
PLAN: Students, working in learning teams, will build robots and
compete in groups to complete small challenges.
EVALUATION: Students will be reviewed on their ability to complete projects they
set out to complete and participation in activities.
PRESENTATION: Students will share robots designed during class in a robot fair and
optionally participate in regional competition (additional
registration cost for regional teams).
Curriculum Review
TRACK:
Introduction to Computer
Programming
PROGRAMS: Elementary Program (7 - 10) Scratch
Middle School Program (10 - 14) Make your own computer
High School program (14 - 21) Unity
FOCUS: Student will learn about computer science and how to program
(coding).
PLAN: Students, working individually to develop skills in coding and
object oriented programming by building and completing small
interactive challenges.
EVALUATION: Students will be reviewed on their ability to complete projects they
set out to complete and participation in activities.
PRESENTATION: Students will share programs designed during class via an online
gallery.
Curriculum Review
TRACK:
Atelier:
Design and Sewing
PROGRAMS: Elementary Program (7 - 10) Monsters
Middle School Program (10 - 14) Toy making
High School program (14 - 21) Apparel Design
FOCUS: Student will build fine motor skills and learn about the design and
construct a soft toy or article of clothing. Students will learn about
patterns, cutting, hand sewing and machine sewing.
PLAN: Students, working individually to complete a project to take home.
EVALUATION: Students will be reviewed on their ability to complete projects they
set out to complete and participation in excursus to build
competency and skill.
PRESENTATION: Students will share completed projects in a fashion/craft show.
PROGRAM STAFF
Who will be teaching the workshops?
Play Pattern has trained all instructors who are all college graduates, the majority of whom have gone on to
pursue master’s degrees in education, technology, and the arts. Each instructor has experience in classroom
management and teaching complex concepts in an easy to understand language. All instructors are
trained in project-based learning and parent communication before working in the field. Each instructor is
required to submit weekly reports outlining the progress in each class. All instructors are fingerprinted by
the New York City Board of Education or appropriate state agencies prior to working in any school or
organization.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Robotic Kits
Enough WE DO LEGO® building pieces, motors, sensors AND computers (PCs or MACs) for the students in the course.
Your school/organization may choose to purchase the WE DO LEGO® bricks, motors, sensors or we can provide these at
no additional cost.
Technology
Technology required to run the workshop must be provided by your school/organization (iPads/software). It is essential
that there is at least one iPad available for every two students in the workshop. The students will use laptop computers to
design the programs for their robots. Design Prep will provide access to computers during each session of the workshop.
Internet connection also required. Tech support will be provided to install software and manage resources.
Requirements
Since your students will be doing a lot of building either on the floor or at large tables and will need enough space in the
room to construct their robots and observe them in motion. There will also need to be desks available to hold the laptops
if you not be using desktop computers. You may choose to use a classroom with desks that may be moved around to
accommodate the floor work; the floor may be carpeted or not. Your school/organization will need to provide storage
space in the classroom, or in a room nearby for the class materials. The storage area must be in a locked or secure area.
Additional
Additional supplies include art supplies and a Smartboard or projector for instruction.
