Module A: Presentation Setting Expectations for Student Success

1. Module A: PresentationSetting Expectations for Student Success Department of Defense Education Activity Robotics Engineering – CTE502 Career and Technical Education Robotics Engineering (CTE502) – DoDEA Career and Technical Education Module A: Review – Setting Expectations for Student Success Revised 14 July, 2012

2. COURSE OVERVIEW This course is divided into modules. They are: • Setting Expectations for Student Success • Relating Safety to Robotics Engineering • Applying the Engineering/Design Process • Investigating Simple Machines • Identifying the Elements of Materials & Structural Design • Understanding Robot Fundamentals • Investigating Electrical/Electronic Systems • Understanding Fluidic Power • Applying Motors and Actuators • Exploring Microcontroller Technology • Programming Microcontrollers • Apply Data Acquisition (Sensors) • Handing and Converting Data • Interfacing the Microcontroller • Designing and Developing Intelligent Machines

3. COURSE BASICS • Each module contains pre-test, practicum, and post test assessments. • Hands-on and project based activities guide instruction as students acquire desired skill-sets. • Students are presented with problems they must research and work individually or in groups to solve. • Students self-assess using an individual competency profile. • Opportunities to demonstrate 21st Century Skills permeate the learning environment.

4. 21st Century Skills Adapted from publications of the Partnership for 21s' Century Skills http://p21.org/ and Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills http://wdr.doleta.gov/SCANS/idsrw/idsrw.pdf

5. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN • The goal of this plan is to provide a safe environment conducive to learning. Self-discipline and respect are essential. • External forces will be applied as necessary to maintain a productive classroom. • This course is self-paced with due dates for homework and assessments. • Substitute teachers have the same authority as the classroom teacher.

6. GRADING POLICY • It is the expectation that students will earn at least an 85% on ALL assignments before carrying onto the next task. • Grades will be calculated as follows: • Teacher add information here Subject to modification

7. HOMEWORK POLICY • Homework is required and is completed outsideof class. • The questions must be written-out with the answers highlighted. • Definitions must be two or three sentences and pertain to the topic being studied. • In nearly all cases, homework is an individual effort. • Compromising any assignment (including homework) by copying, plagiarizing, or otherwise… cheating is a serious offense. All involved will receive no credit as well as disciplinary action. • Homework must be completed using the stipulated format. • It must receive a score of at least 85% to be considered acceptable. • Due dates for homework will be established.

8. REQUIRED MATERIALS QtyDescription 1 Binder, 3-Ring, 1" to 3" Thick 5 Tab Dividers 50 Sheets of College Rule Paper 2 Pencils, No 2. 1 Eraser 1 Highlighter Pen 1 6" Rule 1 Binder Pencil Pocket Suggested:QtyDescription 1 Calculator, Scientific

9. NOTEBOOK ORGANIZATION • Each student is required to maintain a separate notebook for this class. • The notebook is a repository for completed work and work in progress. • Agendas, exercises, and notes are also organized and kept in this notebook. • The notebook will contain only material used in this course . • It is to be brought to class every day. • The notebook will be reviewed regularly for organization and completeness. • It is an integral part of the YOURgrade. • The notebook will contain five (5) tab dividers. • These dividers should be organized as follows: • Teacher add information based on personal preferences

10. RULES OF CONDUCT • Be on time for class. • Do not idle. • Come to class prepared to work. • Do your own work. • Complete all assignments in a timely manner. • Seminar period is for academic pursuit only. • Respect others and their property. • Dress appropriately. • Treat substitute teachers and student leaders with respect. • Personal music devices or listening to music using the computer is not allowed. • Chewing gum, eating or drinking is not permitted in this classroom. • Computers are for academic use only. • Use of electronic mail or the Internet is not permitted unless it is required as part of an assigned task.

11. RULES OF CONDUCT - continued • Instant messaging, Internet Chat Room, radio, music and video Streaming are not authorized at any time. • Downloading files from the Internet or copying programs onto school computers or network drives is prohibited. •  Computer / Internet games will not be played during class time. • Removable media (Diskette, CDROM or USB Devices) may only be used with instructor permission and must be scanned for computer viruses before use. • Students may not store, access, or execute programs, music, or video files on any classroom computer, network drive, or removable media at any time unless required as part of a lesson. • Students may not shop for merchandise using classroom computers at any time unless required as part of a lesson.

12. CLEANING UP • Cleanup starts shortly before the end of each class. • You must do the following: • Power-down and stow all experiments and projects. • Logout from your computer, turn off the monitor and organize the computer workstation. • Return tools, test equipment, texts, materials, and parts to their proper storage places. • All waste goes in the trashcan or appropriate recycling bins. • Clean off your work areas. • Assist in other clean up duties.

13. 1st Homework Assignments Take the “Care and Use Agreement, and Student Expectations Agreement home for signatures. Procure the required materials. Due next class period.

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