Class - Monday, October 8th

Today both groups (Mondays and Fridays) met at the MPR. We started the session giving some recognition to the contributions of some students last week. We followed with instructions on building the challenges that had not been completed. I assigned a couple of kits to students that had shown up for the first time. While all this was happening, I took some time making sure that all the students had the following resources in their laptops:

1. NXT Video Trainer


2. Green City


3. 2012 FLL Senior Solutions

I created a folder called Robotics under Applications and copied all these resources in each one of the laptops. We then took a view of the Haiku class: ISB MS Robotics Club and went through the first pages of information. I encourage you to read these in your house, since I will be coming back to them next week. We also opened the CS2N website and made sure that all the new students created an account.

I asked everyone to open the NXT Video Trainer and click on the Basics option at the top of the screen. Then under "NXT Reference" click on "Using the NXT" and go through the instructional videos. For those that had completed this section, they could also click on "Behaviors" at the top and then under "Movement" select "Moving Straight".

At the end of each section, everyone has to open the CS2N website and take the quizzes for each completed section. Please come to see me if you have questions or are not sure how to proceed with the quizzes. You can also follow the resources in the CS2N website if you plan to prepare for the quizzes. Note: I have noticed that some links do not load quickly, in which case we will use the NXT Video Trainer. This is why, if you still don't have these resources, make sure you come to see me tomorrow or Wednesday. If you are new to the class, make sure you go to EdTech to get the NXT programming software.

On a different matter, I found a few cables lying on the floor at the end of the class. I have left them on the cabinet to talk to the owners next class. In addition, I found kit # 8 completely open next to the FLL table. I understand you all have to leave at a certain time, but it is inadmissible to leave everything lying around for others to pick up. This is the last time that I will pick up sets and place them in the cabinet. You are all responsible for your equipment. If you can't handle the kit, what can I expect from you when we move to greater things. I hope this does not happen again.

Anyway, have a great week and see you normally starting from next week. Remember, if you want to practice using the REM Robot and get a better grade in the quizzes, let me know and I can open the class on Wednesday in the afternoon from 2:10 to 4:30 pm. However, you have to contact me to confirm your attendance.