Category Archives: Teaching Technology

Interesting Website / Free Robot Book

Posted on February 26, 2011 by dkohn96

Just found http://www.roboteducation.org/ with a free book “Learning Computing With Robotics“. This book, and the website are part of The Institute for Personal Robots in Education (IPRE).

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Programming Contest at UofM

Posted on February 15, 2011 by dkohn96

We’d like to invite you and students to participate in the 2011 Programming Challenge at the University of Memphis on Saturday April 30th, 2011. This event will be an opportunity for your students to learn about exciting technologies in computing. … Continue reading →

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E-Day a Huge Success

Posted on November 20, 2010 by dkohn96

Commercial Appeal Website Photo by Brandon Dill Commercial Appeal All part of the show at U of M open house, Collierville High School students Chelsea Chambers, 15 (second from left to right); Autumn Woods, 15; Emma Sedlacek, 15; Ashley Holler, … Continue reading →

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Midsouth Makers – Update

Posted on May 16, 2010 by dkohn96

Went to the Midsouth Makers meeting this past Friday. Great group. Not only did they do a hands on soldering demo, but also had mini talks on making your own chainmail and a computer project in the preliminary stages. I … Continue reading →

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Mid South Makers

Posted on May 10, 2010 by dkohn96

Was just contacted by the Mid South Makers (http://www.midsouthmakers.org/). I didn’t even know about the group until now, but if you read this blog you are probably already aware of HackerSpaces, but if you are not, watch this: They are … Continue reading →

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National Robotics Week

Posted on March 11, 2010 by dkohn96

Did you know that April 10-18 is National Robotics week! See the ofical website to find events and get further information. Found one of their sponsors of particular interest. ARTSI (Advancing Robotics Technology for Societal Impact) Alliance) is a “a … Continue reading →

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Robot Competition List

Posted on July 21, 2009 by dkohn96

Here is a website that contains lists of robotic competitions for K-12 students. It can be found at http://robotevents.com/.

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Storming Robots Technology Learning Center hosts RoboeXpo in Somerset

Posted on June 20, 2009 by dkohn96

[I wish more areas would do things like this!] by Somerset Reporter (Somerset, NJ) Saturday June 20, 2009, 9:33 AM As part of its continuing mission of furthering science and engineering education through hands-on robotics instruction, Storming Robots Technology Learning … Continue reading →

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Lego NXT FAQ

Posted on June 16, 2009 by dkohn96

Found a wonderful PDF on the Lego NXT here.

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LEGO Education WeDo

Posted on May 15, 2009 by dkohn96

From: Engineering TV LEGO Education WeDo – powered by LabVIEW, redefines classroom robotics, making it possible for primary school students 7–11 years of age to build and program their own solutions. Children invent their own solution by building a LEGO … Continue reading →

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