Introduction to the

project

The project ‘Clockwork objects, enhanced learning: Automata Toys Construction in 1mary education for Learning to Learn promotion, creativity fostering &

Key Competences acquisition’ has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author,

and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

A European Union funded

education project

About

Primary schools in Europe

For

To

Combining play and technology science

By

Enhance transversal key competencies

To

Introduce engineering, arts, sculpture,

mechanics and science

What are?

Mechanical moving toys (Automata)

Made of paper, wood, metal or found objects

Combine sculpture with a machine

Story-telling toys

What are?

The lower part

Mechanical elements cams, cranks, gears, ratchets, levers

The fantasy toy element

The upper part

Why Automata?

Story telling mechanical sculptures

Child tailored communication device

Engineering, cultural awareness and

artistic expression

Pedagogic results?

Learning to learn

Cultural awareness

Basic science and

mathematics

Soft Skills and Social Skills

Reading and writing skills

Communication skills

Digital competences

Second language skills

Language skills

Classroom process?

Read a story

Identify key points

Identify the images

Define the character

Identify and research materials

Design the automata

Build the mechanical components and toy elements

Assemble & test the mechanical components

Assemble the complete structure

Project

Methodology

Logical process

a) Preparation of piloting tools and materials

b) Training the trainers

c) Experimentation / piloting

d) Finalization of materials

Cannon Paper Craft

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Project outputs

Replicating the project

Didactic kit

Teacher guides

Online & offline teacher workshops

Case studies

Roadmap for children

Questionnaires

Teacher training curriculum

Training on line version

Wiki

Project outputs

European children’s mechanical toy museum

A virtual museum of mechanical toys

Children’s and teacher’s experiences

Automata developed within the classroom

Repository of resources

Links etc.

Website

http://www.XXX.

Get involved in the project on Facebook

http://tinyurl.com/cb6s9mo

Thank you for your interest

Dissemination Strategy CLOHE Introduction

Dissemination targets

Education

Authorities

Associations

Schools

Universities

How do we target?

Locally & internationally

Leverage existing contacts – local/national

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Channels

Social networks, Listservs, Twitter, Website,

aPLaNet community, video, Facebook

Direct newsletters to authorities & European

officers

Link & project logo

Contact local municipality European officer

Locate 2 official education resource websites

Complete at least one external presentation

To place at least one short article

Contact National Agency

Translation

Post translated versions posting

Respond to enquiries

Online

Offline

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Associate Partners

During the initial stages of the project

During meetings

In online forums

Agenda for engagement

What can they do for us

Now?

CLOHE Introduction