Building and Coding
Location: Wesbrook Community Centre
Time:
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Dec 16 - Dec 19, 2024
Price: $ 160
Click the link below or scan the QR Code to register:
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About this course
This 5-day program is designed as an exploratory journey into STEM fields. While we teach basic building and coding, our bigger purpose is to help students:
🔍 Discover Their Interests:
Experience hands-on engineering through VEX Go building (working in pairs)
Try computer programming through user-friendly block coding
Explore different aspects of STEM in a fun, low-pressure environment
🌱 Identify Natural Talents:
Some students might excel at mechanical design
Others might show a natural gift for logical thinking in coding
Many discover unexpected talents in problem-solving or teamwork
📚 Course Structure:
VEX Go kits provided (similar to LEGO but engineering-focused)
Students bring a tablet/laptop/smartphone for coding
5 sessions (Dec 16-20, 5:00-6:30 PM) at Wesbrook Community Centre Classroom
While we can't cover everything in 5 days, this program serves as a valuable "taster session" to help students and parents:
Understand where their interests lie
Identify natural aptitudes in different STEM areas
Make informed decisions about future learning paths
Consider potential career directions in engineering, computer science, or other STEM fields
For students who discover a passion, we offer pathways to continue their journey through:
VEX robotics competitions
Advanced project work
High school STEM project assistance
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About VEX
VEX is a cutting-edge robotics education platform designed to empower students, educators, and enthusiasts in STEM learning. Through its comprehensive ecosystem of hardware, software, and curriculum resources, VEX transforms the way robotics and engineering are taught and learned.
Skill Levels & Learning Paths:
- Beginner: Perfect for K-5 students starting their robotics journey
- Intermediate: Designed for middle school students (6-8 grade)
- Advanced: Tailored for high school and university students
- Professional: Suitable for competition teams and advanced projects
Available Packages:
1. VEX GO (Elementary Level)
- Snap-together components
- Basic programming interface
- Starter kit includes motors, sensors, and building elements
2. VEX IQ (Middle School Level)
- Plastic construction system
- Wireless controller
- Advanced sensors
- Programming options: Graphical and text-based
3. VEX V5 (High School/Competition Level)
- Metal construction system
- Advanced programmable brain
- Competition-grade components
- Professional-level sensors
4. VEX Pro (Professional/University Level)
- Custom metal fabrication options
- Advanced pneumatics systems
- Industrial-grade components
- Research-level capabilities
Possible Projects:
1. Beginner Level:
- Line-following robots
- Simple arm manipulators
- Basic obstacle-avoiding vehicles
- Interactive pets/creatures
2. Intermediate Level:
- Automated sorting systems
- Remote-controlled vehicles
- Ball-launching machines
- Simple autonomous navigation systems
3. Advanced Level:
- Multi-axis robotic arms
- Autonomous competition robots
- Smart factory simulations
- Computer vision applications
4. Professional Level:
- Research-grade robotics platforms
- Custom industrial automation solutions
- Advanced AI integration projects
- Competition-winning designs
Key Features:
- Comprehensive learning management system
- Real-time collaboration tools for teams
- Cross-platform programming support
- Extensive online resource library
- Professional development for educators
- Active global community support
Competition Opportunities:
- VEX IQ Challenge (Elementary/Middle School)
- VEX Robotics Competition (Middle/High School)
- VEX U (University Level)
- Various regional and international tournaments