Introduction to Robotics: Elementary with LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3

LEARN HOW TO BUILD ROBOTS WITH LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 OUR ROBOTICS COURSES UTILIZE THE LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 EDUCATION EDITION TO TEACH YOU PROBLEM SOLVING AND PROGRAMMING SKILLS. YOU WILL WORK IN TEAMS TO BUILD, PROGRAM, AND SOLVE CHALLENGES THROUGHOUT CLASS.    _THE INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS CLASS IS FORMERLY KNOWN LEVELS 1 AND 2 ROBOTICS._ ACTIVITIES * Learn about engineering and problem solving * Use programming concepts such as loops * Work in teams to develop solutions to real-world problems WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS _Age_: 3rd-5th grade _Prerequisite:_ Familiarity with a mouse recommended. Students will work in groups of 2-3. YOUR HOST The lead host will be Ryan Hunter, instructor and co-founder of TechWise Academy. WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE EVENT? No need to bring anything to the class! You will be able to use our Coding Connector laptops and LEGO MINDSTORM EV3 robots! WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT? Alexis Dishman at the Innovation Connector will be able to assist anyone who has questions. 765-285-4900 or akdishman@innovationconnector.com WHAT IS CODING CONNECTOR? Nearly half of the top jobs in demand in the United States are directly related to coding and programming and with an eye on the future of our community, the Innovation Connector  [http://www.innovationconnector.com/]launched the Coding Connector [http://innovationconnector.com/coding-connector/] on January 1, 2017 to teach children “the new language of the future.” This initiative is intended to reach school aged youth in first through twelfth grades. The courses offered are for females and males, beginners and advanced, and students from all social-economic backgrounds. By teaming with TechWise Academy, the Coding Connector combines a state-of-the-art facility with fiber based internet access, computer resources, an active marketing and business center and the absolute best coding instructors and facilities in our community. WHAT IS TECHWISE ACADEMY? TechWise Academy [http://techwiseacademy.com/] teaches children the love for coding and technology through fun, innovative and educational courses in East Central Indiana.