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Robotics 8A

• We began working on finishing off the NXT Checklists. Those of you there were finished start to plan your own project. Try to have this finished for next class so that you can use the most time possible to work on building in class.

Robotics 8B

• You were given more time to work on your accessory project. It should be handed in by the end of today, November 18.
• I introduced your final project that you will be completing over the next three classes. Your design needs to show the proper use of the following tools or skills:

1. Line tool
2. Freehand tool
3. Arc tool
4. Rectangle tool
5. Circle tool
6. Push/Pull tool
7. Follow Me tool
8. 3D Text tool
9. Text tool
10. Push/Pull an arc
11. Push/Pull a rectangle
12. Push/Pull a circle

• Please make sure to label one example of how you used each of these tools or skills in your design.

Robotics 8C

• You should have had enough time in class today to finish the “All About Me” Project. Remember to hand it in do the following when inside your program:
  • Click on File, Download to your computer
  • Save the file on your desktop and then upload it to Google Drive.
  • Put the file in your folder. Make sure that the name makes sense so I know what I am looking at

Robotics 9

• Some of you finished off your reflections as many of you were missing them or did not hand them in properly.
• You then began working on the planning/design of your own project. I recommend that you finish this for next class so that you have the most class time to work on building your bots.
• When handing work in using Google Drive please make sure to name your files in a way that identifies what they are. For example your reflection/appraisal could be named “Robot Battle Reflection,” “EV3 Checklist Appraisal”. This makes it much easier for you and me to understand what the file actually is. If you upload a file then you need to keep the ending (.doc, .pages, .pdf, .jpg, etc) Also, if you have not read the Homework Blog posts for the last two classes please read over them as it explains how to hand in your work.

Robotics 8A

• We moved ahead with developing our robot building and programming skills. Most groups progressed to the sensor stage of this activity.
• Remember to start thinking about what projects you may want to do as many of you will be starting this next class.

Robotics 8B

• We discussed how our designs cannot have zero thickness or else they will not print.
• The students continued working on their duplicate projects and those that were finished began designing a personal accessory.
• Your duplicate projects are due today by midnight. If you forget how to hand it in then please take a look at the post from last class.

Robotics 8C

• We did the HTML Part 2 Assessment. I have not had a chance to look over it but from what I could tell I feel as though more of you were prepared.
• We then spent some time beginning to look at Scratch. I asked you to do the basic tutorial on there so you feel more comfortable with some of the tools. You may want to create an account so that your work is saved.

Robotics 9 A

• Today we had our epic robot battle and also the obstacle course race. I was impressed by the quality of what some of you were able to do with the time you had to work on it.
• Remember that saving and sharing items with me is now different. If you are handing it in on Google Drive please create a folder (Name – Class; eg. JeremyL-9A), share it with me, and then simply put all of the work that you are going to be submitting in this folder. If you hand in an assignment late then please email it directly to me. Once I have checked it I will put it in your folder.
• For next class you are to do an appraisal for the work you had done up to this point. For some of you that will be the battle or obstacle course and for others it will be the EV3 Skills Checklist. Please look at the bottom of the second page of the file that I shared with you for some guiding questions. You can get to it directly through this link if you are logged on to your CBE Google Accounts.
• Since our time today was rushed I will go over the design, appraisal, and articulation process again next class.

Robotics 9B

• Wednesday, November 6 was take your child to work day and as a result we had very few students in class. Some students worked on their projects while others organized and sorta some of the old kits.

Robotics 9C

• We did not get as far as I wanted so you will have about 15 minutes next class to finish your robot before we have our battle. We will continue on with the rest of our plan after that.

Robotics 8A

• We began working on learning some basic skills and how to program the NXT robots. Next class we will be continuing where we left off.
• Only one of you read the homework blog from last class. Remember that you need to get your Fastest Robot Reflection to me by Monday, November 4. If you are handing it in on Google Drive please create a folder (Name – Class; eg. JeremyL-8A), share it with me, and then simply put all of the work that you are going to be submitting in this folder. If you hand in an assignment late then please email it directly to me. Once I have checked it I will put it in your folder.

Robotics 8B

• We continued to work on the Duplicate project and some of you seem to be struggling a bit. This is due on Wednesday, November 6 by midnight. If needed you can use class time on Wednesday to finish this. Please remember the new way of handing things in.
  • Create a folder in Google Drive (Name – Class; eg. JeremyL-8B), share it with me, and then simply put all of the work that you are going to be submitting in this folder. If you hand in an assignment late then please email it directly to me. Once I have checked it I will put it in your folder.

Robotics 8C

• We completed, some more successfully than others, an assessment on some basic HTML coding. Students then worked on the next set of tutorials (6-13) which they will be assess on next class, Thursday, November 7.

Robotics 9

• Today you began, or continued working on your Sumobots or Obstaclecoursebots. You will have a bit of time next class to finish them but then we will be competing for the other half of the class.

Robotics 8A

• We raced our robots, and there was some tough competition. We followed this with a discussion about design since we all started with the same program.
• I forgot to remind the class, but please complete a reflection on the fastest robot, for next class. In your reflection please think about what you think your group did well, what it needs to work on, and also reflect on your design. What worked, and what didn’t work? What would you do differently next time.
• We have since moved on from here as we began building a new robot so that we can work through some basic skills.

Robotics 8B

• We began working on the duplicate project in which you are trying to make a 3D copy of an item that your brought in. You are probably finding that it is much more difficult than you thought it would be. I promise that this will get easier with practice as you fine tune your skills. You will have another double period to work on this but you may want to do some work at home as well.
• You can also download Sketchup at home for free on both MAC and PC computers so that you can work on it there as well.

Robotics 8C

• Today students began working on learning some basic HTML programming through the CodeCademy website. Remember if you would like to signup you can do so using your CBE Google Account. Next class you will be given an assessment on the first 5 tutorials and I informed you that it would be on theory (the stuff you had to read) and the application of skills (the stuff you had to do).
• I also showed you Hackasaurus which is a site that allows you to change the code on a website. Remember that these changes only show up for you and do not actually change the site.

Robotics 9

• Most groups are now working on just finishing up the last sensor test. We have now started to work on our Sumobots or Obstacle Course bots.

Robotics 8A

• Today was our first day workign in the Robotics module. The students were asked to try and create the fastest robot possible. We will be racing them next class.

Robotics 8B

• We started to look at Sketchup. The students began tutorials to get them comfortable with the basics of the program. Remember that you can download this program for free at home, and you can access the tutorials and support videos through your Google Drive Account.
• For next class please bring an item from home that you would like to try and make a 3D digital copy of. You will also need a ruler.

Robotics 8C

• We began working on programming a human robot to do a simple task. However, we soon found out that simple tasks are actually rather complex when you break them up. Please make sure that this is finished by next class.
• Some of you did not hand in your robotics reflections. Please make sure that they know get put into the “Late Assignments” folder in Robotics.

Robotics 9

• Students continued to work on the EV3 Checklist as they explore the programming and building of the robots.