Robotics Facilitator

ROBOTICS FACILITATOR CERTIFICATION

STRAND: Instruction
COURSE: 36 HOURS
MEMBER COST: $705
NON-MEMBER COST: $745

Purpose:The purpose of the TCEA Robotics Facilitator certification program is to ensure that classroom teachers are prepared to lead their students into the 21st century and beyond using robotics. The emphasis will be on integrating STEM into the classroom and promoting higher order thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Both an elementary (K-4) and a secondary (5-12) strand are offered. Includes a one year membership to Robotics Special Interest Group (ROBO-SIG).

Required Courses (click to view)

Required Course: K-4	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Introduction to the WeDo Robotics System (Grades K-4) The WeDo Robotics System takes your elementary classroom to a new level. This workshop is for the elementary teacher that has no prior experience using robotics or building with LEGO elements. Attendees will take with them instructional strategies and curriculum ideas to implement robotics into their classroom, school, or district.	face to face	12 8:30am - 3:30pm	09/17/12 and 09/18/12
Next Steps with NXT This is a one-day overview of the LEGO NXT Robotics. Participants will be exposed to building and programming at the next level of robotics systems.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	01/10/13
Elective Courses (see choices below)	Various	8
Final Project A culminating, real-world project that incorporates all of the learning from the year.	on your own w/ TCEA Feedback	10

Required Course: 5-12	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Beyond the Beginning: Intermediate NXT-G Robotics Extend your programming skills with the sensor, data, and advanced blocks in the NXT-G programming software. The class will connect 21st century learning strategies to STEM through robotics..	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	11/01/12
Introduction to the NXT Robotics System (Grades 5-12) Participants will gain a solid foundation of building and programming in this workshop. The SUPER 6 Components of Robotics: NXT brick, LME software, Engineering Journal, building bots, programming and problem solving are covered step-by-step. Throughout this course, connections to science and math curriculum will be addressed. Attendees will be given resources and materials on TCEA robotics competitions. This will be a fast-paced, hands-on, engaging workshop!	face to face	12 8:30am - 3:30pm	09/20/12 and 09/21/12
Elective Courses (see choices below)	Various	8
Final Project A culminating, real-world project that incorporates all of the learning from the year.	on your own w/ TCEA Feedback	10

Final Project Rubric (click to view)

Description	Exceeds Expectations (3 points)	Meets Expectations (2 points)	Below Expectations (1 points)
Project Related to Skills and Strategies of Workshops and Webinars	Final project should clearly identify at least 4 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.	Final project clearly identifies 2 - 3 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.	Final project identifies fewer than 2 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.
Personal Research to Support Strategies of Final Project	Final project includes personal research from at least 4 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.	Final project includes personal research from 2 - 3 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.	Final project includes personal research from less than 2 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.
Support Quality Teaching and Learning	Final project clearly identifies at least 4 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.	Final project clearly identifies 2 - 3 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.	Final project identifies less than 2 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.
Professionalism of Project	Project nicely presented with narrative to set the context for the project. No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Proper and professional English used to communicate information.	Narrative context accompanies project. Project lacks a professional look. A few spelling and/or grammar errors. Proper and professional English used to communicate information.	Project appears to be put together with very little effort or thought to its value. Many spelling and/or grammar errors. Appears as if project was not proofed prior to submitting. Lacks professional look and feel.
Additional Criteria for Specific Certification Projects (refer to specific project rubric)	Exceeds expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.	Meets expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.	Is below expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.

Elective Courses (click to view)

Elective Courses: both strands	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Advanced NXT-G Robotics (Grades 7-12) This course will cover the data and advanced pallets found in the NXT-G software. Hands-on programming will include cascading switches, multiple tasks, variables and data hubs.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	11/02/12
The After-School Robotics Club Thinking about starting a robotics club after school? Check out this webinar to launch your robotics program. Organizational tips, activities and other resources will be shared.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	09/06/12
Connecting Math and Science TEKS with WeDo (Grades K-4) Now that you've learned the WEDO system, find out more about enhancing your math and science instruction using robotics. Participants will discover specific TEKS that can be easily and effectively addressed by the WEDO system.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	03/26/13
Planning and Hosting a Robotics Competition Find out what it takes to host a campus or district robotics contest that's fun and educational for kids, easy for teachers, and increases parent involvement.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	10/15/12
True Technology Integration Participants will understand what technology integration is, and, more importantly, what it isn't. They will examine examples of true technology integration and will develop one of their own to take away.	webinar series (select all)	6 4:30pm - 6:30pm	10/25/12, 11/01/12, and 11/08/12
Tips and Tricks for Arena Contest This webinar will provide participants with tips and tricks for success at the TCEA area and state robotics contests in the area of Arena competition. Past winning methodologies and strategies will be showcased and analyzed.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	09/27/12
Tips and Tricks for Inventions Contest This webinar will provide participants with tips and tricks for success at the TCEA area and state robotics contests in the area of Inventions. Past winning projects will be showcased and analyzed.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	10/11/12