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Students demonstrate coding, robotics and urge more project‑based CS and AI instruction
Summary
Elementary and high‑school students showcased digital‑literacy projects — from Lego photo composites to a student‑built robotic arm — and senior Katarina Ivanov urged expansion of project‑based learning, robotics, and instruction on responsible AI use to reduce plagiarism and prepare students for STEM careers.
Students from elementary through high school presented examples of digital‑literacy and computer‑science work at the Jan. 14 committee meeting.
At the elementary level, students described research and maker projects using Legos, green screens and the Do Ink app to create images of animals in natural habitats and explained how they used code.org lessons and pair programming approaches in class. Middle‑school and intermediate students discussed code.org challenges that build sequencing, loops and debugging skills.
ARHS senior Katarina Ivanov, an AP Computer Science student, argued for more project‑based learning and wider access to robotics and engineering resources. "The clear and obvious solution to such a problem lies in the practice of project based learning," she said, urging expansion of robotics, CAD and curriculum that teaches students about AI's capabilities and pitfalls so they can use it productively rather than plagiarize.
A student demonstration featured a robotic arm built outside of class; the presenter explained how simple binary signals and math convert to coordinated motor movement and said he learned those skills through self‑study and online resources rather than formal classes. Students and staff suggested the district consider additional STEM staffing or programming in future budgets.
Provenance: Student remarks occur from SEG 146 through SEG 676 and Katarina's presentation at SEG 525–569. Ending: Committee thanked students and noted staff would continue to advocate for expanded digital‑literacy and STEM opportunities in the curriculum and budget planning.
