Professional Development
Robotics Academy Classes - 2010

    

On Site
Classes held at the CMU Robotics Academy in Pittsburgh, PA
All training is conducted at the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) in Pittsburgh, PA. The NREC is part of the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute, a world-renowned robotics organization, where you'll be surrounded by real-world robot research and commercialization. You also can take advantage of Pittsburgh's attractions, from world-class museums and entertainment, to shopping, excursions, sports, and more.


On Site Teacher Training
informational flyer PDF

On Site Classes:

NXT-G for LEGO
June 21 - 25 (Mon - Fri)
NXT-G Programming for LEGO

July 19 - 23 (Mon - Fri)
NXT-G Programming for LEGO

August 9 - 13 (Mon - Fri)
NXT-G Programming for LEGO

ROBOTC for LEGO / TETRIX
June 28 - July 2 (Mon - Fri)
ROBOTC Programming for LEGO / TETRIX

July 26 - 30 (Mon - Fri)
ROBOTC Programming for LEGO / TETRIX

ROBOTC for VEX
July 12 - 16 (Mon - Fri)
ROBOTC Programming for IFI VEX

August 2 - 6 (Mon - Fri)
ROBOTC Programming for IFI VEX

   
   
     
       
 
 
Online
Web-based classes
Enjoy the convenience of taking Academy courses without leaving your own computer workstation. These courses focus on learning how to program robots that use the NXT Intelligent Brick controller. The NXT Professional Development courses are STEM-focused, and include methodologies for pedagogy. The ROBOTC for TETRIX online course teaches ROBOTC programming, and offers insights and tips into mentoring an FTC team.


Online Professional Development
informational flyer PDF

Online Classes:

NXT (LEGO) Professional Development
February 3 (every Wed - six weeks)
NXT Professional Development

March 11 (every Thurs - six weeks)
NXT Professional Development

June 28 - July 2 (Mon - Fri)
NXT Professional Development

July 12 - July 16 (Mon - Fri)
NXT Professional Development

July 26 - July 30 (Mon - Fri)
NXT Professional Development


ROBOTC Programming for TETRIX
January 28 (every Thurs - six weeks)
TETRIX hardware and ROBOTC software for FTC

July 19 - 23 (Mon - Fri)
TETRIX hardware and ROBOTC software for FTC

  
 
     

Teacher Training brought to your location
The Robotics Academy's qualified trainers can come to your site and offer classes for groups of teachers. The cost is $4000 plus expenses for up to 12 students for three days of classes. More than 12 students require a second trainer and increase the cost to $2000/day plus expenses. Total expenses are calculated prior to confirming the teaching dates.

You supply the training room, computers and robots (or robot kits) for the students as well as necessary utilities. In planning for necessary computers and robots, note that students are generally paired into twos. Call 412 681-7160 for more information.