SIGCSE 2010 Pre-Symposium
Contents
Introducing Computing with Personal Robots – SIGCSE 2010 Edition
The Institute for Personal Robots in Education (IPRE) is pleased to offer a pre-symposium hands-on workshop for instructors interested in using robots as a stimulating context for CS education. First run as a series of summer workshops in 2008, this updated pre-symposium will introduce you to a fresh, but proven practical approach to CS1 that uses personal robots. You are highly encouraged to bring your laptop; however, you will be provided with a personal robot kit and curricular materials during the workshop. You will receive hands on training on how to teach CS1 with personal robots, as well first hand accounts from the broader IPRE community. The robots are programmed using Python. No prior knowledge of Python will be essential for attending this pre-symposium. This event is available on a first-come first-serve basis to 40 attendees via the SIGCSE 2010 Symposium registration form.
Logistics
- When: March 10th 8:00am - 5pm
- Where: SIGCSE 2010, Milwaukee, WI, USA (Room 102A)
Schedule
| 8:00 | 8:30 | Registration, Introductions |
| 8:30 | 9:00 | IPRE Overview PPT |
| 9:00 | 9:30 | Getting Installed and Connected PPT |
| 9:30 | 10:00 | Myro and Robot Introduction PPT |
| 10:00 | 10:20 | Coffee Break |
| 10:20 | 11:00 | Curriculum PPT |
| 11:30 | 12:00 | Python Crash Course PPT |
| 11:30 | 12:00 | Robot Movies PPT |
| 12:00 | 1:15 | Lunch |
| 1:15 | 2:00 | Games, Music, and Graphics PPT, Games, Music, Demo Programs, Chuck |
| 2:00 | 3:00 | Favorite Projects Panel PPT |
| 3:00 | 3:20 | Coffee Break |
| 3:20 | 4:30 | Workshop Period |
| 4:30 | 5:00 | Discussion & Wrap-up |
Contact
Keith O'Hara <kohara bard edu>
