EDUC Summer 2008 LEGO Robotics Class Information

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT/OPTIONS
For every two class participants:
1 - LEGO MINDSTORM Education Base Set (NXT) Kit and Software ~$300
You may bring your own. You will be required to share. Upon registration for the class, please indicate if you will be
   a) bringing your own with the software and a computer or 
   b) wish to purchase one at the class that you can take home at the end (~$300) and bring your own computer or
   c) just want to use someone else's robotic kit and computer.

You may purchase at www.legoeducation.com. If you want a stand alone set, purchase the Homeschool Kit, which includes the software. If you want to buy multiples for your school, consider the value kits and buy what you need.

If option b or c is chosen, please notify marlene(AT)wallawalla.edu by June 4, 2008 so that we can insure the appropriate level of equipment is available by the start of the class. Thank you!

1 credit (register for Section A):
Classroom Topics
Team Building
Peer Coaching
How to Use the NXT Software
How to continue learning
Robot LEGO Building
Classroom Integration
Finances

Challenge Event Topics
How to get a team ready for the Challenge
Long Range Planning
Challenge Event Project
What to expect at the event

For 1 additional credit (register for Section B):
Outline/Schedule/Plan for Implementation into your own Classroom

If you have any other questions, you may email marlene(AT)wallawalla.edu or call 509.527.2446. We're looking forward to having you on campus and learning about ways to inspire your students about math, science, and engineering.