1. Introduction to Robotics Kraig DeMatteis Professional Developer Fordham’s RETC: Center for Professional Development 718-817-3503 | dematteis@fordham.edu

2. What is LEGO Robotics? Students are introduced to high-order thinking concepts in the user-friendly environment of LEGO and icon-based programming.

3. Why LEGO Robotics in School? Constructivist/student centered (high motivation activities/relevance ) Aligns to New York State standards: math/science/technology, and applied learning, etc. Career pathways: Math, science, technology becomes more meaningful Programmatic challenges (builds on literacy, interdisciplinary, problem solving skills) After-school clubs as collaborative teams reinforcing skills and knowledge Teams and competitions

4. What is FIRST LEGO? With the help of LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System technology, young participants can build a robot and compete in a friendly, FIRST-style robotics event specially designed for their age group. Using LEGO bricks and other elements such as sensors, motors, and gears, teams gain hands-on experience in engineering and computer programming principles as they construct and program their unique robot inventions.

5. "… to create a world where science and technology are celebrated … where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes …" Dean Kamen Founder of FIRST

6. Exploring the LEGO Kits

7. Let’s Build

8. The Next Generation!

9. Implementing Robotics Costs Identify staff, building team of staff support Recruitment of students: diversity, varied roles Classroom management, maintaining equipment Professional development needs of staff School based resources available