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Back to School Night 2014. Robotics & Engineering Technology. About Me. 8 th year at CCA 17 th year in Education From Colorado Math degree from CSU, Masters from GWU Married with 2 kids (Hazel & Alexander) CCA Womans Varsity & JV Coach. In Robotics Class We will….
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Back to School Night 2014 Robotics & Engineering Technology
About Me • 8th year at CCA • 17th year in Education • From Colorado • Math degree from CSU, Masters from GWU • Married with 2 kids (Hazel & Alexander) • CCA Womans Varsity & JV Coach
In Robotics Class We will… • Become very familiar with the Engineering Design Process (Define a problem, Research, Specify Requirements, Brainstorm Solutions, Choose the best solution, Development, Build a Prototype, Test and Redesign ) • Use engineering Technology to solve problems through design and programming • Collect and analyze data • Design and develop 3D CAD models • Work as a group & team to build a robot to perform specified tasks related to the FTC game challenge • Take the completed robots to FTC competition events
How to do well in the class • Contribute to your group and get involved • Complete and turn in all assignments on time • Ask for help when needed and before the due date • Participate during class instruction • Review posted materials and resources
Help…………. I am available before school and during lunch • Students should contact me if they need assistance on assignments or if they would like additional time on class • Communication is key – I encourage the students to contact me if they are struggling with any of the concepts cc.sduhsd.net/subsites/Michael-Remington
FIRST – FTC Competitions usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/game
Welcome As always at CCA I am really enjoying the opportunity to work with the students. We are off to a great start and I look forward to every day. Please contact me via email if you have any quesitons. michael.remington@sduhsd.net