The RoboSteamSen project (2023-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000155379) is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Makey Makey

Typology
Technological
Resource description
Exciting STEM activities are embedded into elementary classrooms. Classroom kits, such as robotic kits, Arduinos and Makey Makey are introducing young students to STEM concepts. These hands-on kits are accessible for students who are visually impaired and blind. Makey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century classroom. Makey Makey turns every day objects into internet touchpads.
https://makeymakey.com/
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
https://www.perkins.org/resource/makey-makey-stem-activities-and-lesson-plans/
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Avoidance behavior or meltdowns
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Limited language use
  • Literal interpretation of language and abstractions
  • Pragmatic language skills
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Constant changing activity or task
  • Organization and planning of tasks and activities
Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Individualized learning strategies accommodations
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Memory and attention to detail
Sensory Processing and Sensitivities
  • Atypical response to sensory stimuli
  • Discomfort sensory-rich environments
  • Sensory overload
Learning Objetives
  • Distinguising Meaningful contents
  • Engage in abstract thinking and Symbolic Though
  • Enhancing Sensory Regulation Strategies
  • Executive functions
  • Improving metacognition (learning to learn)
  • Learning Engineering concepts
  • Learning Science concepts
  • Learning Technology concepts