Teacher's P.D.
™ LEGO Equipment Refurbishment and Revival
Has your school got cupboards full of un-used LEGO going to waste? Let an experienced LEGO consultant stock-take your sets and support material,list the required spares to make your sets useable again or suggest upgrades and then PD your staff on the use of your sets.
Note - For Melbourne Metropolitan schools : If you will be purchasing new LEGO sets then the majority of this service is free.
Once your sets have been revived and completed ( this may require ordering some replacement spare parts- at additional cost to school) I’ll then take a two hour staff session that will re launch your LEGO by showing staff what sets you have and how to use them.
Staff session length – 2 hours ( more staff sessions may be required depending on the type of sets you have) plus stock-take
( Add cost for stock-take plus 2 hour session to determine fee)
My Software – (If required) ™ ® LEGO ®MINDSTORMS NXTG / LEGO RoboLab 2.9.4c
My Hardware- If required
- 15 Laptop Computers with all associated electrical leads and power-boards,
- Data Projector,
- If Required - LEGO NXT basic robot with motors plus light, sound, ultrasonic, touch and angle sensors
I will use your sets where possible
LEGO Consultancy
Where schools are considering purchasing LEGO Education resources I am available for in-school appointments and staff meetings to discuss your equipment requirements and usage and formulate quotations for this equipment.
Due to my strategic alliance with Moore Educational I am able to provide this service free to schools within the Melbourne Metropolitan area.
My Moore Educational NXT robotics customers will receieve a free copy of my "Robotics Teaching Tools" DVD on purchasing NXT sets via Moore Educational.
Curriculum Consultancy and Course Writing
I have authored a large amount of robotics course material all linked to V.E.L.S. I am available to assist with course development and supply content material specific to your school's needs. This service is supplied by negotiation, please contact me for more information.
Teacher's Robotics P.D.
Using Robotics As A Teaching Tool
This highly practical workshop provides teachers with all the necessary skills to plan and implement an exciting cross curricular robotics unit in their classes using LEGO ® MINDSTORMS®. Aimed at teachers who are new to robotics and also ideal for teachers who have conducted a robotics unit and would like to refine and improve their units of work and programming skills.
Topics Covered :
- Why teach integrated curriculum areas through robotics?
- Familiarising you with the LEGO robotics equipment and managing the sets
- Background - So what is a robot?
- Technical glitches and fixes
- Other robotics related activities for a well rounded unit
- Curriculum relevance- VELS
- Designing a robotics unit across a number of KLA’s
- Using LEGO MINDSTORMS – the programming basics
- Practical activities and challenges - fun
For Teachers :
- - of Middle years students, boys education, gifted and talented and extension programs.
- -at schools who already have LEGO MINDSTORMS and wish to improve it’s application in classes.
- -at schools or have recently purchased it and want clear instructions on how to use it.
- -at schools who are implementing the VELS by running cross curricular units of work ( science, mathematics and information technology).
- -in schools who are considering implementing a robotics program.
Session Length - Full Day required 10am to 3pm
My Software – ™ ® LEGO ®MINDSTORMS NXTG / LEGO RoboLab 2.9.4c, (you may nominate)
My Hardware-
- 15 Laptop Computers with all associated electrical leads and power-boards,
- Data Projector,
- If Required - LEGO NXT basic robot with motors plus light, sound, ultrasonic, touch and angle sensors
Or I can use your sets as required. I am experienced with LEGO RCX robots and software
Suitable For- Teachers of years – 5 to 10
Teacher Skills Required – Competence on a computer. No previous robotic programming experience.
Preparation – Coffee and enthusiasm
Using Robotics As A Teaching Tool
Off Site
Prefer a day out of school, or is there only one teacher requiring this P.D?
Sessions conducted regularly at the LEGO Education Centre, 37 Hall St , Moonee Ponds
USING ROBOTICS AS A TEACHING TOOL - DATES AND VENUE 2010
JANUARY 2010
Friday 29th
Venue : LEGO Education Centre , 37 Hall St , Moonee Ponds
APRIL
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JULY
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OCTOBER
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Venue : LEGO Education Centre , 37 Hall St , Moonee Ponds
Unless otherwise arranged, an invoice for $130.00+ GST will be forwarded to your school after the workshop.
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