VEXiQ Challenge Implementations by Agustin Sarmiento https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm Please answer the prompts in the appropriate columns for VEXiQ in your classroom. en-us 2017-07-06 05:25:55 UTC 2025-12-21 15:12:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f62c.png calvin_lee1 https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373928805 All three uses block programming which I think would make transitioning between each platform easier.]]> 2019-08-09 20:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373928805 Programming through Blockly https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373928822 2019-08-09 20:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373928822 Start as soon as possible in the schoo https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373928851 2019-08-09 20:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373928851 I gained the knowledge to address many tech issues that would have otherwise taken time from the students. https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929100 2019-08-09 20:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929100 I have a better understanding of the importance of having a Coding and Robotics "curriculum" that spans all grade levels. These programs all build on each other. https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929157 2019-08-09 20:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929157 Troubleshooting is expected and forums and suggestions from others help a lot! calvin_lee1 https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929288 2019-08-09 20:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929288 Allocate time to test your designs after you edit it, even if it's something small. calvin_lee1 https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929321 2019-08-09 21:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929321 https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929832 All 3 use blockly to program the robots ]]> 2019-08-09 21:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929832 https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929906 Make sure to always double check the parts. There are errors in the manual regarding the parts.I figured this out towards the end. The parts are numbered, and even have the degrees on them. They are tiny numbers, so its hard to see, but they are there. 

]]> 2019-08-09 21:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/373929906 https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/374064302 Initially, I felt like a newborn attempting to walk.  I now understand the basics, but I need more exploration and practice.  My big takeaway for implementing VEXiQ in my classroom is to give  students the opportunity to develop computer science and coding skills by allowing them to be persistent and make mistakes.  ]]> 2019-08-12 04:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/374064302 https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/374064627 M]]> 2019-08-12 04:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/374064627 https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/374064628 One of my recommendations is to allow ALL students to participate. It's all about EQUITY. ]]> 2019-08-12 04:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/374064628 https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/374064743 As already stated, blocks seem to be the foundational component between code.org, Sphero, and VEXiQ.  Once students are exposed to code.org type activities and Sphero they will be more successful with VEXiQ.  This is my firs experience with robotics and coding.  This new acquired knowledge will help be better prepared to teach computer science fundamentals and assist with the robotics team at our school.]]> 2019-08-12 04:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amsarmiento21/18qdgaw60hfm/wish/374064743