Coding in the K-3 Classroom with Dash and Dot

Emily Dillard

Coding in the K-3 Classroom with Dash and Dot: Utilizing technology to promote deep and meaningful learning experiences through creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, is accepting dash-and-dotapplications now through November 30th!

ACPS Curriculum and Technology Services are excited to announce an opportunity to provide teams of teachers with kits that include Dash and Dot robots to promote coding in their K-3 classrooms.  Students connect to and control Dash and Dot via applications on the iPad. Learning to code fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in students.  Recipients of the grant will be provided a Coding in the K-3 Classroom Kit to support a rich learning environment, allowing students to experience rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning opportunities.  There will be 20 teams of teachers selected to receive this grant.  Learn more about Dash and Dot.

Grant Details 

  • A team of 2 or more licensed teachers working in grades K-3 may apply for a Dash Classroom Grant. Teachers working with students in grades 4 or 5 may apply as a member of a grant team with a K-3 teacher.
  • Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 30th.
  • Grant recipients will be notified on Thursday, December 8th. (Hour of Code Week)
  • Each team is required to attend one Dash and Dot Workshop offered December 13th and 15th (3:15-4:45 pm) in order to receive their kits.
  • A team representative will be required to attend a Coding in the K-3 Curriculum Workshop in the Spring.
  • Each team will share their products, challenges, and lesson resources at the end of the academic year through a medium such as a digital portfolio, video, or blog.

Coding in the K-3 Classroom Kit Materials

    • 4 Dashdash-and-dot-set
    • 1 Dot
    • 2 Accessory Packs
    • 1 Building Brick Connector Set
    • 1 Launcher
    • 1 Xylophone
    • 2 1-Year Curriculum Subscriptions to Wonder Workshop Teacher Portal 
    • 4  iPad Minis

Application Questions

  1. Describe how your team will work collaboratively to support students throughout this project.
  2. How do you plan to integrate Dash and Dot into the ACPS Curriculum?  Consider the content standards and where you see Dash and Dot supporting your instructional time.
  3. Describe the ways you envision your students benefiting from using Dash and Dot for coding.

Note: Applications are only accepted via the web application form.

Helpful Links

View a printable version of grant details HERE

Read more about Dash and Dot at www.makewonder.com

APPLY NOW!

Contact your building Technology Integration Specialist or Emily Dillard, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, with questions.