Category Archives: Teaching Technology

UofM Programming Challenge / Robotics

Posted on May 1, 2011 by dkohn96

Yesterday, UofM Computer Science department held its “Programming Challenge” Competition. This year they changed the format a bit and added ROBOTICS to the competition. They used Lego RCX robotics and programmed them with LeJOS. They had around 80 students compete … Continue reading →

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Beyond Camping, Canoeing, Boy Scouts Add Robotics

Posted on April 8, 2011 by dkohn96

From: NPR and the AP By HOLLY RAMER (AP) CONCORD, N.H. April 8, 2011, 03:53 am ET Can a robot pitch a tent? If so, a Boy Scout who builds one might be able to earn two merit badges at … Continue reading →

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Stuff from Robotics Summit

Posted on March 10, 2011 by dkohn96

From the Robotics Summit Virtual Conference March 10, 2011 Web Links First one is a great How to Build a Robot Tutorial from RoboShop. GEARS Educational Systems Project Lead the Way HannoWare (12blocks – graphical programming, robots and other engineering … Continue reading →

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NextGen Education and Research Robotics Virtual Summit

Posted on March 10, 2011 by dkohn96

The NextGen Education and Research Robotics Virtual Summit will take place 10am-5pm EST on March 10, 2011. The virtual event will focus on the implementation of robotics to accelerate learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among K-12 and … Continue reading →

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NXT Resources

Posted on March 9, 2011 by dkohn96

Thanks to Dan from Triangle Amateur Robotics here is a resource list for NXT Robots: For the mechanical/LEGO techniques side of things, start with Tora No Maki (this recently became available in book form, but you can still download it … Continue reading →

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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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