Description
Robotics for Teachers & Parents – 3-Month Online Course
This 3-month online robotics course is designed to equip teachers and parents with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to introduce children to robotics, coding, electronics and 3D design.
The course is delivered fully online, making it flexible and accessible regardless of your location or previous experience. Learners work through structured online lessons, practical projects and activities while receiving additional support through weekly live online sessions.
For those who want additional hands-on experience, optional in-person robotics workshops are also available at an additional cost. These workshops provide an opportunity to work directly with robotics hardware, build projects and apply the concepts covered in the online course.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, you will have developed a foundation in:
- Using robotics as a practical STEM teaching tool
- Introducing children to programming and computational thinking
- Understanding the basics of block-based programming
- Understanding fundamental electronics and electricity
- Building and programming basic Arduino projects
- Using Tinkercad to simulate electronic circuits and Arduino projects
- Creating basic 3D models for robotics and STEM projects
- Preparing models for 3D printing
- Designing and completing a practical robotics-related project
Course Structure
The course is divided into three progressive modules, with each month focusing on a different area of robotics and STEM education.
Month 1: Scratch Programming & Electricity Basics
Start with the fundamentals of programming and electronics.
You will learn:
- Introduction to robotics and STEM education
- Fundamentals of computational thinking
- Block-based programming using Scratch
- Programming concepts such as sequences, loops, conditions and variables
- Introduction to electricity and electronic components
- Understanding basic circuits
- Practical beginner projects
Month 2: Electronics, Arduino & Tinkercad
Move from block-based programming into physical electronics and Arduino.
You will learn:
- Introduction to Arduino
- Digital inputs and outputs
- LEDs, buttons, resistors and other basic components
- Sensors and actuators
- Basic Arduino programming
- Building simple electronic circuits
- Using Tinkercad Circuits to design and simulate projects
- Building and programming practical Arduino projects
Month 3: 3D Modelling & 3D Printing
Learn how 3D design can be incorporated into robotics and STEM projects.
You will learn:
- Introduction to 3D modelling
- Creating basic 3D shapes and designs
- Designing parts for robotics projects
- Preparing models for 3D printing
- Introduction to Creality Print
- Understanding basic 3D printing concepts
- Designing and completing a final practical project
How the Online Course Works
The course is designed to provide a balance between self-paced online learning and instructor support.
Each week includes:
- Online learning content
- A practical project or activity
- Exercises to reinforce the concepts
- A short quiz or assessment
- A weekly live online session where you can ask questions, receive guidance and get help with projects
The weekly live sessions give learners an opportunity to interact directly with the instructor and other participants, helping you stay on track and overcome challenges.
Optional In-Person Workshops
Although the course is fully online, learners who want additional practical experience can attend our optional in-person robotics workshops.
These workshops are charged separately and provide an opportunity to:
- Work directly with robotics hardware
- Build and test physical projects
- Get hands-on assistance from an instructor
- Practise the concepts learned online
- Gain confidence working with Arduino and electronics
You can therefore complete the entire course online or combine the online course with in-person workshops for a more hands-on learning experience.
Software & Platforms
The course makes use of beginner-friendly tools and platforms, including:
- Scratch – Block-based programming
- Tinkercad – Electronics simulation and 3D design
- Arduino – Electronics and robotics programming
- Creality Print – Preparing 3D models for printing
What You Need
To participate in the online course, you will need:
- A laptop or desktop computer
- A reliable internet connection
- Access to the required software and online platforms
- Robotics kit – optional and purchased separately
The robotics kit is recommended for learners who want to complete the practical electronics and Arduino projects using real hardware. However, learners can also follow the online lessons and simulations without purchasing the kit.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Teachers who want to introduce robotics into their classrooms
- Parents who want to teach their children robotics and coding
- Beginners with little or no previous robotics experience
- Educators looking for practical STEM activities
- Anyone interested in learning the foundations of coding, electronics and robotics
No previous robotics or programming experience is required. The course starts with the basics and gradually builds your skills throughout the three months.
By the End of the Course
You will have the foundational knowledge and practical skills to confidently introduce children to Scratch programming, electronics, Arduino, robotics and 3D modelling and use these technologies to create engaging STEM learning activities and projects.