Computer Science Level 1 With Vexcode VR Virtual Robotics Programming - FLEX
Sally Morris - Tech/SPED
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(202)
Learn robotics programming using a virtual robot and Scratch-like coding blocks
Class Experience
Students will learn how to program a virtual VEX robot to move through various virtual "playgrounds" using a programming interface based on Scratch (no previous Scratch knowledge necessary). Class Syllabus: Week 1 & 2 - Introduction & Moving Your Robot: This week will have a general introduction to the website and the programming tools. Students will learn how to move the robot forward, backwards, right and left, and how to sequence these commands to meet the goal of knocking all the...
Students will learn basic block-based coding skills to navigate a virtual robot through different courses or "playgrounds". Skills learned include basic movement, loops and conditionals, using robotic sensor inputs.
I am a Certified Robotics Instructor (VEX Robotics). I have taught VEX robotics programming since 2013 to students in public and private school settings and online since 2018. I have 5 public school teaching certifications/licenses: Technology Education. Grades 6-12. Expires 7/31/2023 (Texas) Technology Applications. Grades EC-12. Expires 7/31/2023 (Texas) Special Education. Grades EC-12. Expires 7/31/2023 (Texas) Computer Education. REPA 3, Grades 5-12. Expires 9/10/2023 (Indiana) Technology Education. REPA 3, Grades 5-12. Expires 9/10/2023 (Indiana) Education: Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania M.S.Ed. Instructional Media. January 2013. Texas A&M University - Commerce, Texas Technology Applications EC-12 teaching certification preparation; SPED – 15 hours; Ed. Tech. – 20 hours. May 2012. Ball State University - Muncie, Indiana B.A. Journalism. Minors in Spanish and Classical Culture. July 1985.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment. More formal assessment to parents upon request.Grades Offered
0An internet-connected device running Windows or Mac OS, Chromebook, iPad or Android tablet.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will use the https://vr.vex.com website to complete the projects in this class. No account creation is required.
Students will use the https://vr.vex.com website to complete the projects in this class. No account creation is required. Additional learning materials from Vex Robotics.
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(202)
The classes I teach will help you learn how to use technology more effectively and learn how to turn your interests into academic and personal success. I have been a technology teacher for students in Grades 3-12 and have worked as a reading...
Flex Class
$13
weekly or $99 for 8 weeks8 weeks
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)
Completed by 16 learners
No live video meetings
Ages 9-14
1-10 learners per class