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VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program
❖ Program❖ Curriculum❖ Cost❖ Fundraising
❖ Competitions❖ Support/360/DIDI MN❖ Not So Hidden Perks❖ Robot & Software Demo
OVERVIEW
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program
❖ Not an expert in VEX❖ Empower Learning Center’s 2nd Year❖ Pine City ALC’/ PTCC’s 3rd Year
❖ Participation has varied from one to many students every year
Background
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program
VEX EDR
● Highly versatile construction system allows students to build whatever they can imagine
● Rapidly expanding product line creates new possibilities and ample opportunities for growth
● System is accessible to multiple ages and experience levels, catering to both beginners and experts and ranging from Middle School to College
● Classroom, Regional, State, National, International competitions
● 21st Century Skill development
http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr?ref=hometile
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program
● Captains● Advertising and Public Relations● Builders ● Handout Developers ● Drive Team Builders● Fundraisers ● On-line Challenge Members ● Pit Team Member
● Programmers ● Team Coach ● Team Identity Developer(s)● Team Scout(s) ● T-shirt Designer ● Videographer ● Web Designer
Not Just Engineering
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program Friday Cooperative:
- Gets students in the college- Interaction with college students- Exposure to programing and engineering- Cooperations and Critical Thinking- Pizza
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program Curriculum - Classroom Lessons, Teacher Lesson Plans, and Appendices
http://curriculum.vexrobotics.com/
Flexibility:Formal class - traditional classroom settingProject Based - student lead/centered learningJust In Time Training - Let students run and offer micro-lesson when needed
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program
You Determine Cost:1. Starter Robot Kit: Varies2. Tools/Parts: Varies3. Registering a team $1004. Competitions:
Fees $75-90 TransportationLodging
I will discuss fundraising/Scholarships later
$440 $850$5300
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program
Fundraising:
360 Colleges Marketing Office
Local Businesses: Money and In-Kind support
Local Clubs and Organizations
Work with local newspaper and give credit to donors when ever possible.
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program
Fundraising Package Example
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program Competition:All Day EventsState, National, International Levels36 TeamsGame/Skills/Record Keeping/Presentation
https://drive.google.com/a/hf.k12.mn.us/file/d/0B77m8szhBoELSXlqc3paNWJxTWs/view?usp=sharing
2016-17 Event Locations
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program 360 & Dream It Do It Minnesota Schools What they bring to the game:
Expertise: College VEX team IT instructors Career Exploration Teacher Resources Travel Some part purchases
Support: Gaming field for practice
Scholarship: May have funding for traininghttp://www.dreamitdoitmn.com
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program
21st Century Skills● Critical Thinking ● Communication● Collaboration● Creativity
Not So Hidden PerksLife Skills
● Charactor● Sportsmanship● Leadership● Social Skills● Initiative
● Can work in large or small school● Once they start building interest jumps
■ When it moves the excitement grow● Cooperation with a 360 school helps
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VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program VEX Points of Contacts
Jodie KlinkhammerEnrollment Specialist AdmissionsPine Tech & Community CollegeEmail: [email protected]
Aaron BarkerVEX State CoordinatorSt Cloud Tech & Comm [email protected]
Brad JensenEmpower Learning CenterHinckley-Finlayson Public [email protected]
Your Closest 360 College
VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program Let's Play
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VEX Robotics In An Alternative Program