Transcript Module A: Review Setting Expectations for Student Success

Module A: Presentation
Setting Expectations for Student Success
Department of Defense Education Activity
Robotics Engineering – CTE502
Career and Technical Education
Robotics Engineering (CTE502) – DoDEA Career and Technical Education
Module A: Review – Setting Expectations for Student Success
Revised 14 July, 2012
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is divided into modules. They are:
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Setting Expectations for Student Success
Relating Safety to Robotics Engineering
Applying the Engineering/Design Process
Investigating Simple Machines
Identifying the Elements of Materials & Structural Design
Understanding Robot Fundamentals
Investigating Electrical/Electronic Systems
Understanding Fluidic Power
Applying Motors and Actuators
Exploring Microcontroller Technology
Programming Microcontrollers
Apply Data Acquisition (Sensors)
Handing and Converting Data
Interfacing the Microcontroller
Designing and Developing Intelligent Machines
COURSE BASICS
•Each module contains pre-test, practicum,
and post test assessments.
•Hands-on and project based activities guide
instruction as students acquire desired skillsets.
•Students are presented with problems they
must research and work individually or in
groups to solve.
•Students self-assess using an individual
competency profile.
• Opportunities to demonstrate 21st
Century Skills permeate the learning
environment.
21st Century Skills
Adapted from publications of the Partnership for 21s' Century Skills
http://p21.org/ and Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
http://wdr.doleta.gov/SCANS/idsrw/idsrw.pdf
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN
•The goal of this plan is to provide a safe
environment conducive to learning. Selfdiscipline and respect are essential.
•External forces will be applied as necessary
to maintain a productive classroom.
•This course is self-paced with due dates for
homework and assessments.
•Substitute teachers have the same
authority as the classroom teacher.
GRADING POLICY
• It is the expectation that students will earn at
least an 85% on ALL assignments before
carrying onto the next task.
• Grades will be calculated as follows:
• Teacher add information here
Subject to modification
HOMEWORK POLICY
•Homework is required and is completed outside of class.
•The questions must be written-out with the answers
highlighted.
•Definitions must be two or three sentences and pertain to the
topic being studied.
•In nearly all cases, homework is an individual effort.
•Compromising any assignment (including homework) by
copying, plagiarizing, or otherwise… cheating is a serious
offense. All involved will receive no credit as well as disciplinary
action.
•Homework must be completed using the stipulated format.
•It must receive a score of at least 85% to be considered
acceptable.
•Due dates for homework will be established.
REQUIRED
MATERIALS
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Binder, 3-Ring, 1" to 3" Thick
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Tab Dividers
Sheets of College Rule Paper
Pencils, No 2.
Eraser
Highlighter Pen
6" Rule
Binder Pencil Pocket
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Calculator, Scientific
NOTEBOOK ORGANIZATION
•Each student is required to maintain a separate notebook for this class.
•The notebook is a repository for completed work and work in progress.
•Agendas, exercises, and notes are also organized and kept in this notebook.
•The notebook will contain only material used in this course .
•It is to be brought to class every day.
•The notebook will be reviewed regularly for organization and completeness.
• It is an integral part of the YOUR grade.
The notebook will contain five (5) tab dividers.
These dividers should be organized as follows:
Teacher add information based on personal
preferences
RULES OF CONDUCT
•Be on time for class.
•Do not idle.
•Come to class prepared to work.
•Do your own work.
•Complete all assignments in a timely manner.
•Seminar period is for academic pursuit only.
•Respect others and their property.
•Dress appropriately.
•Treat substitute teachers and student leaders with respect.
•Personal music devices or listening to music using the computer is
not allowed.
•Chewing gum, eating or drinking is not permitted in this classroom.
•Computers are for academic use only.
•Use of electronic mail or the Internet is not permitted unless it is
required as part of an assigned task.
RULES OF CONDUCT - continued
• Instant messaging, Internet Chat Room, radio, music and video
Streaming are not authorized at any time.
• Downloading files from the Internet or copying programs onto school
computers or network drives is prohibited.
• Computer / Internet games will not be played during class time.
• Removable media (Diskette, CDROM or USB Devices) may only be
used with instructor permission and must be scanned for computer
viruses before use.
• Students may not store, access, or execute programs, music, or video
files on any classroom computer, network drive, or removable media
at any time unless required as part of a lesson.
• Students may not shop for merchandise using classroom computers
at any time unless required as part of a lesson.
CLEANING UP
Cleanup starts shortly before the end of each class.
You must do the following:
•Power-down and stow all experiments and projects.
•Logout from your computer, turn off the monitor
and organize the computer workstation.
•Return tools, test equipment, texts, materials, and
parts to their proper storage places.
•All waste goes in the trashcan or appropriate
recycling bins.
•Clean off your work areas.
•Assist in other clean up duties.
1st Homework
Assignments
Take the “Care and Use
Agreement, and Student
Expectations Agreement
home for signatures.
Procure the required
materials.
Due next class period.
Questions??