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Low-Cost Robotics Kits for TEJ Learning and RoboCup Competition

Through this interactive workshop you will be exploring the design and construction of a simple, low-cost Arduino robot used both for teach TEJ courses and as a starter robot for RoboCup Junior competition. Educators interested in learning about Arduino robots will learn the basics of robot control and sensors, and you will leave with a parts list and instructions for creating this starter robot for use in their classroom. For experienced educators, it will be a great opportunity to collaboratively discuss and improve design ideas, and show the incorporation of the RoboCup Junior competition goals and their impact in the classroom.

Beginner Introduction to Raspberry Pi Pico

The advent of inexpensive and powerful 32-bit microcontrollers enabled the creation of the $6 Raspberry Pi Pico as an easy-to-program alternative to the popular Arduino family. Participants in this session will learn about the different Raspberry Pi Pico circuit boards, typical microcontroller input and output circuits, and get an introduction to MicroPython programming for microcontrollers.

Project Based Learning with Phidgets Education

Explore how Phidgets and its programmable USB sensors can be used in your high school classroom to teach STEM and programming! You will explore hands-on fun and easy ideas on how to utilize the various Phidgets sensors in the classroom to teach coding through project-based learning with various resources and lessons that enhance student learning and skills.

An IoT Story in TEJ/TER

In this session, I’ll share my experiences introducing IoT concepts into my TEJ/TEx class using Python and Raspberry Pi hardware, which is easily applicable to other internet capable microprocessors. We’ll explore practical approaches for teaching IoT, from simple sensor projects to real-world data applications, including the creation of web based dashboards through the AdafruitIO platform. This session will provide you some ideas and resources to bring connected devices into your classroom.