Classroom Robotics Summer PD
Join us this summer for teacher professional development (PD) on using LEGO Robots in your classroom and for competition. This PD is run by veteran FLL Coaches and mentors.
SMU Campus
Date: July 10-14, 2023
Where: SMU Campus, Dallas TX:https://www.smu.edu/AboutSMU/Maps
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT each day
Cost: Full training is $400!
Contact: Please contact Dr. Kenneth Berry at ksberry@smu.edu if interested.
Robot supplies: All robotic supplies will be provided. Please bring your own laptop computer
*Travel, food, and lodging not included. 20 hours of continuing education Credit upon request
This PD is designed for First LEGO League (FLL) teachers/coaches interested in learning how to use LEGO robots in their classrooms and in competition. This is meant for teachers who are either new to FLL or want to become better at using the robots in the classroom or in competition.
PD Schedule
Five days of PD from July 10-14, 2022. The PD will be held at the beautiful SMU Campus in the heart of Dallas, TX.
Monday 9:00-4:00 PM
Introductions
LEGO Parts
Teams not groups—everyone has a responsibility
LEGO Geometry
Classroom organization
First Build- Chassis designs
Tuesday 9:00-4:00 PM
Introduction to programming—Linear programming, structured programming
Robots in the classroom—Science and math with robots
Straight lines and turns
Game Tables and supplies
Wednesday 9:00-4:00 PM
Advanced Programming—myblocks, line following
Robot attachments—claw, bulldozer, lever
Game strategies—close and large target
Thursday 9:00-4:00 PM
Robot Build
Friday 9:00-4:00 PM
Robot tournament
Other games that robots play
Season Planning
*All times in Central Standard Time (CST)
If you have any questions, please contact KsBerry@smu.edu.
This training will be in person unless otherwise notified. COVID-19 restrictions may apply.
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