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Training TE Franchise - Batch 4

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Educational

Main ideas / lessons conveyed

1) Purpose of the training (what this course is and why it’s changing)

  • The speaker introduces herself as the curriculum/team training lead responsible for teacher management.
  • The training topic is “T Explorer” material (a new course to be used by franchises/branches).
  • T Explorer is positioned as the successor to “Coding Explorer.”
    • In the future, branches will use T Explorer instead of Coding Explorer for student progression.
    • Students who start via the new trial will begin at the T Explorer level, not the earlier Coding Explorer level.

2) Training and rollout timeline (teacher training → assessments → trial usage)

  • Teacher training: June 5–11
  • Assessment deadlines:
    • Check 1: July 13
    • Check 2: July 22
    • Check 3: July 20 – August 3
  • Trial material usage window: approximately August 4–10
  • Deadline adjustments may occur—teachers should wait for updates shared in the group after training.

3) Why the material was updated (six underlying reasons)

The changes from Coding Explorer → T Explorer are based on six summarized issues:

  1. Students follow tutorials without understanding what they’re learning or why they’re doing activities.
  2. Low exploratory behavior: students don’t extend beyond the tutorial (no drive to go further).
  3. Outdated digital literacy lacking diversity—insufficient coverage of modern contexts (e.g., bullying) and newer concepts (mentions FOMO / fear of missing out).
  4. Shallow understanding of platform/coding concepts—students don’t learn deeply enough and feel unclear about what exploration projects are.
  5. Adaptive/self-learning classes aren’t enough for every learner—some need deeper scaffolding.
  6. Technology evolution (especially AI) isn’t reflected enough; coding/technology learning must keep up.

4) Expected outcomes after studying T Explorer

The course aims for three outcomes:

  1. Students understand how the program works (not just “finished,” but knowing what they learned and why).
  2. Students can create digital projects and apply learning effectively.
  3. Students can adapt quickly to digital/AI developments—staying confident when new tech appears.

5) What changes inside the course (material updates)

Key updates include:

A) Digital literacy update

  • Digital literacy content is updated to better match today’s learners, relying less on older materials.

B) More opportunities to share experiences

  • Because adaptive classes can split teacher attention, the new material adds structured time for:
    • Written sharing
    • Teacher-guided prompts/discussion
  • Example theme referenced: FOMO, with prompts for children to share personal experiences.

C) New “tangible tools” and platforms in learning

  • Platform usage expands beyond prior website-based tools:
    • Scratch remains.
    • Adds AI tools such as “Canva AI” and “ChatGPT/CGPT” (as described in subtitles).
  • New tangible device/tools introduced:
    • Osmo Coding Kit (requires an iPad; compatible only with iPads)
    • Additional described toolset includes:
      • Reflector/reader component for coding input
      • Robot mouse kit with movement cards
      • Obstacle boards and scenario pieces
      • Two-student play mode
      • Teacher/peer collaboration if matching materials aren’t available
    • A separate math game referenced:
      • 24-point number blocks game (use number/operator cards to reach 24)

D) Checkpoint scheme improvements

  • Checkpoints are integrated directly in the material:
    • Includes “Ayos Lidiki” (a reading-and-finding activity based on the lesson text)
    • Includes mini quizzes (multiple-choice style with provided answer options)
  • Quizzes occur throughout lessons, not only at the end.

E) Tutorial presentation format redesigned

  • Previously, tutorial steps were numbered as 1, 2, 3…, which could confuse students.
  • Now tutorials appear in table form, with clearer “do this → result like this” formatting.
  • Teachers also receive detailed spreadsheet guidance:
    • Lesson topic/subtopic mapping
    • Which skills unlock
    • The overall structure across lessons (example references lessons 1–24 and multiple projects total)

Trial material methodology (detailed instruction-like breakdown)

Trial structure overview (what happens in the trial session)

The trial is designed to screen abilities before class:

  1. Introduction

    • Explain the trial to the child
    • Use a comic reading step to gauge reading ability
      • Reading ability is treated as important because it affects how children absorb material in class

  2. Mini quiz (screening knowledge)

    • Multiple-choice questions to test understanding of:
      • What AI is
      • What coding is
    • Purpose: check whether children understand foundational concepts

  3. OBI Coding (tangible tool-based logic/coding assessment)

    • Uses tangible tools (iPad + Osmo coding kit)
    • Setup:
      • Attach the Osmo holder to the iPad
    • Gameplay described:
      • Open the app, start the first map/level
      • Build algorithms using coding blocks
      • Example goal: help an AI/character collect strawberries and reach the finish line
    • Teachers observe:
      • problem solving
      • coding foundation/logic

  4. AR Birthday Celebration (AR + AI)

    • Create a cake decoration while introducing:
      • AR concept
      • AI behavior
    • Purpose: assess creativity in the child’s AR project

  5. VR preview (curiosity/exploration check)

    • Example VR topic: virtual trip to Cappadocia
    • Goal: see whether the child shows curiosity and likes exploration
    • Also compares VR vs AR experience

  6. Scratch project preview

    • Shows Scratch projects (from subtitle examples):
      • Butterfly Life Cycle
      • World Culture Festival
      • Range Cycle Journey
    • Purpose: let the child experience what later Scratch-based projects feel like

  7. Dash interactive coding (problem-solving check)

    • Child interacts with Dash step-by-step
    • Teachers check:
      • coding foundation
      • ability to troubleshoot/assemble the correct sequence
    • Optional: extra play time if time allows

  8. Trial closing

    • The session aims to:
      • introduce T Explorer
      • assess child readiness/ability
      • give teachers confidence on how to support learners

Trial timing

  • The session confirms the trial duration matches previous trials: 60 minutes.

Detailed course structure methodology (as described for lessons/pages)

Course pages/terms (text material overview)

  • The T Explorer text material is divided into three pages/terms:
    • Term 1 → Page 1
    • Then Page 2 and Page 3 similarly
  • Each lesson sequence follows a repeating learning pattern:
    1. Digital literacy
    2. Sharing experiences (written and/or teacher questions/prompts)
    3. Learning content (adaptive format, text + practice)
    4. Coding practice
    5. Mini quiz / investigation
    6. Closing steps including quizzes and/or project submission

Example: Lesson 1 flow (coding & algorithms entry)

  • Digital literacy → story/reading
  • Experience-sharing prompt (example: stopping a game while having fun; relates to game addiction)
  • Learn basics: what coding is and algorithms
  • Coding practice using Scratch and Angry Birds (mentioned)
  • Robot mouse challenge for algorithm practice
  • Quiz at the end

Example: Lesson themes across later content (selected highlights)

  • Lesson 3: VR project “Grow a Garden”
  • Lesson 4: AR (described as progression from underwater AR)
  • Lesson 5: loops + Osmo coding integration
  • Lesson 6: remix VR Halloween template
  • Lesson 7: advanced AR dream home
  • Lessons 8: exam + final VR/AR project workflow
    • Make plan → create project → submit (submission includes described written/digital artifacts)
  • Lessons 9–16: Scratch-focused progression (intro + interfaces + motion/looks/sound/events/control/sensing/operators etc.)
  • Lessons 17–20: Operators game and Micro:bit + AI body/AI skill interactions
  • Lessons 21–24: Scratch project development and presentation (with Canva + a presentation exam)

Assessment approach (important lesson on evaluation)

  • Project assessment differs from written exams:
    • Teachers assess whether the child’s project meets expected outcomes, not just answers.
  • Mini quizzes + “investigation” steps verify understanding during and after building.

Teacher preparation requirements mentioned

  • Ensure the branch has:
    • A shared email account usable for Scratch (especially if students need accounts)
    • Optionally use Google Drive folders to store each child’s portfolio/projects
  • For child-owned Scratch accounts:
    • Guide students to create accounts and save credentials (username/password noted).

Speakers / sources featured (as identifiable in subtitles)

Speakers (people)

  • Miss Bernandet (main speaker; curriculum/team training lead)
  • Miss Gna (continues explanation of the trial/material)
  • Miss Dani (participant/speaker; gives feedback/opinion)
  • Miss Caroline (participant/speaker; gives feedback/opinion)
  • Miss Diana (participant/speaker; gives feedback/opinion)
  • Mr. Rudi / Mister Rudi (participant/speaker; answers questions and gives feedback)
  • Mr. Dani / Mister Dani (participant/speaker; answers questions and gives feedback)
  • Mr. Hudi / Mister Hudi (participant/speaker; gives feedback/opinion)
  • An additional “Miss/Mister” admin mention appears, but the specific identity isn’t clearly established beyond the names above.

Systems/tools/platforms mentioned (as “sources” of content/tools)

  • T Explorer material (course)
  • Coding Explorer (previous course being replaced)
  • Scratch
  • Osmo Coding Kit (with iPad)
  • Dash
  • AI tools: Canva AI, ChatGPT/CGPT, and Gemini (Gemini mentioned explicitly in a Scratch control lesson section)
  • VR/AR projects/tools referenced conceptually:
    • VR: Cappadocia; “Grow a Garden”
    • AR: underwater AR progression; AR dream home
  • Micro:bit
  • Canva (for lesson 24 presentations)
  • Google account / Google Drive / Google Forms
    • Google Forms mentioned as removed for one exam step

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