This is the last week of school before the winter break. I hope that everyone has a relaxing and safe time.
Robotics 8A
- We continued learning HTML and completed a basic assessment on a few introductory skills (tutorials 1 – 5).
- The students were also introduced to X-Ray Goggles (formerly Hackasaurus) to show them how they can learn how websites are made and play around with modifying them.
- I encouraged you to continue working on learning more HTML code (tutorials 6-13).
- Next class you will be given one period of class time to finish the tutorials and then another assessment. For those of you that used the website to help you with the first assessment you will struggle with the second one. Remember that we are trying to focus on your learning not on your grades. By cheating you may get a high grade but this does not mean that you have learned.
Robotics 8B
- We began working on the NXT Checklist to allow you to develop some basic building and programming skills for the robots.
- Please remember to get the “Fastest Robot” reflection in by the morning of Thursday, December 19. Please the post from last class for the instructions for this.
Robotics 8C
- The students continued to try to duplicate an object they brought from home to create a digital 3D version of it. You will have time to work on this when you get back from winter break. However, if you think you are behind you may want to do a bit of work on this.
- Remember that Sketchup is a free program that you can download on PC and Mac platforms.
- I have also shared the tutorials and videos with you in Google Drive so that you can access them whenever you need to.
Robotics 9
- Many of you are missing assignments. Please check HomeLogic to see how you are doing and what you need to work on.
- Remember that you are all in Grade 9 and I am assessing you based on this. I understand that this is a complimentary class but I am expecting you to perform to the best of your ability. If you need help with something or have questions please come and talk to me.
- If you would like to improve on a grade please come and talk to me so that we can discuss the possibility of redoing it.