Globeducate Robotics Challenge 2023
Since 2022, the Globeducate group in France has been organizing the Robotics Challenge. This event is organised to promote the development of STEAM learning in Globeducate schools in France, a cross-curricular project-based approach that integrates the teaching of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
The second edition of the Robotics Challenge organised by Globeducate France took place on 9 May 2023 at Collège EIB Monceau in Paris. Almost all Globeducate schools in France participated in this competition, including EIB Monceau Primary, EIB Monceau College, EIB de La Jonchère, EIB Grenelle, EIB Etoile High School, EIB Lamartine, Hattemer Bilingue, ICS Côte d'Azur and the International School of Nice (who joined us live online).
The STEAM method: cross-curricular learning in our schools
The aim is to explore concept-rich activities to establish links between different subjects and, most importantly, to use them to solve problems and work in teams using games to enhance learning.
During this event, students were able to put into practice the robotics and coding lessons they had studied in class or during extra-curricular activities. Through hands-on projects such as this, students are challenged to solve problems based on real-life scenarios, which fosters motivation and encourages creativity, teamwork and sharing.
The Globeducate Robotics Challenge 2023: an exciting event
After months of training using LEGO ® Education SPIKE TM Prime resources, 100 students from teams in different Globeducate schools in France competed for the precious trophy.
The participants had to program and assemble their robot by following missions with stages of increasing difficulty throughout the day. The competition mat represented a rugby field. The robot had to follow a course made up of cylinders and squares representing rugby posts, and get around the obstacles. The students had a tablet to code the missions in order to program the robot.
For each coding/competition phase, all teams had between 1.5 and 2 hours to explore the missions, program them and be evaluated by a referee.
Here is an example of the missions required:
- Start the robot in the centre of the starting area
- Turn the robot around 3 times
- Move the robot by slaloming between the cylinders
The competition ended with a prize-giving ceremony. The first three teams of each level (primary, secondary and high school) were rewarded for their work.
Here are the final rankings by level:
International Primary :
- 1st : EIB Monceau Primary
- 2nd : EIB Monceau Primary
- 3rd : EIB Lamartine
International Middle school :
- 1st: EIB Monceau Middle School
- 2nd : Hattemer Bilingue
- 3rd : Hattemer Bilingue
International High School :
- 1st : Lycée EIB Etoile
- 2nd : ICS Paris
- 3rd : Lycée EIB Etoile
The importance of programming and robotics for our international student
As machines and programmed objects become ubiquitous in our daily lives, it is crucial for future generations to understand how they work, and this is precisely where robotics and coding play a key role
Every day, new professions emerge that are closely linked to programming and robotics. Technological advances will radically change the jobs of the future. To meet the needs of the employment market, the integration of STEAM activities is essential to develop the necessary skills in future generations. Within the Globeducate group, we are also committed to equal opportunities in this area. It is important that girls and young women have access to and can use information and communication technologies, so that each of them acquires skills in new technologies to become active users who contribute to building a more equal future.
In our schools, we are therefore proud to be able to train the next generation of innovators who will shape the future of technology. With these skills, our students can change the world.
Congratulations to all our students for their outstanding performance in this competition. Their level was impressive. They rose to the challenge with flying colours and were able to express their full potential. Their teamwork and creativity were a real asset to their success. We encourage them to continue their commitment to innovative practical projects throughout their school career.
They are pioneers of a new digital age and we look forward to seeing their achievements in the future.
