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).  

For each class, the teacher will introduce the lesson, and then model it using screen sharing.  Students can work along as the teacher demonstrates by watching, pausing, and rewinding the video as they complete the tasks on the Vex VR website.  Students will be encouraged to download their code and submit it or send a screenshot.  Other students will be encouraged to help with troubleshooting and problem-solving ideas.

My teaching style is structured, but also informal and flexible.  I will encourage students to ask questions or to share their ideas and solutions after viewing each lesson. This is very much a hands-on "watch and try" format. I have extensive experience working with all types of learners and my classes are autism/ADHD/LD-friendly and open to all learners.  There is very minimal reading involved, so this is an ideal class for students with reading challenges.  

Students will need to know how to type in a URL to get to the site we will be using and how to click and drag-and-drop on their device.  This programming website works on many platforms:  Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad or Android tablet.