Robotic students are currently exploring the world of 3D Design, Electronics, and 3D printing.  To accomplish these task, the class is currently using a website called Project Ignite.  Through the aid of Project Ignite students are learning 21st-century skills that are in high demand for future employment.

Project Ignite enables students to gain practical hands-on experience with new software and hardware to build literacy in design, 3D, electronics, and programming.  With the current push for project-based learning, students now have the ability to create using skills they are taught in the classroom.  In just a few days of implementation of Project Ignite, students are already seeing the use of geometry and other math skills.  Students are exploring content such as three-dimensional planes, translations, rotations, dilations, reflections, scale, and so much more.  The question of “When are we ever going to use this?” is now being answered.  Students design, creativity, and hard work can become a reality with the aid of a 3D printer.  Currently, the school district does not have a 3D printer, however, it is our hope that in the future we can purchase a device to showcase students work.  

Along with 3D design and printing, Project Ignite provides students with a unique opportunity to work hands-on with Arduino.  Arduino is a microprocessor that is used in the construction of robots.  Essentially, Arduino is the “Brain” of the robot. Students have the capability of gaining knowledge of the Arduino, without physically having the unit.  Once students are comfortable and have some the basics along with writing code, students can then move on to the physical version of Arduino.  Lucky, Arduino have been ordered and we are awaiting their arrival.

Students continue to work hard and show they have the skills to be successful in the growing technology field.  We look forward to sharing many more projects as they are completed

Hydraulic Arm Project: (Robotics Course)