RCJA Workshops
Right now, the RoboCup Junior state committees are setting their 2018 calendars. Check back after 1 February 2018 to see what workshops are available in your area.
No workshops near you? Let us know - we can often arrange workshops in your area. Contact us here.
Queensland 2018
Coming to Queensland in 2018 are the following workshops. Dates will be set by 1 February 2018, and registration will open for many workshops at that time.
Rescue Maze - March
Learn the basic requirements to design, build and program a LEGO Mindstorms Resce Maze robot. This is a one day workshop aimed at teachers and students who can bring a standard build EV3 robot (instructions sent out prior to workshop date). The day will cover the rules (and changes since 2017), how to build an Australian Curriculum classroom unit based on this challenge, and will cover the skills and procedures related to programming a robot to compete in this challenge.
Introduction to Standard League Soccer - April
Learn to play 2 vs 2 soccer games with robots. Robots will be provided for this workshop. This one day workshop for teachers and students will cover the rules of the competition, the basic engineering skills required to build strong, stable and robust robots that can play soccer as either a StrikerBot or a GoalieBot. The day will finish with robot soccer games between the various groups who attend. Teachers will be provided with a workbook covering the Australian Curriculum links and a scope and sequence plan for teaching robot soccer as a classroom unit.
Starting a Dance Team! - April/May
Running in several locations, this Saturday workshop is for teacher, parents and students. Participants can bring a robot of their own, or use one of the workshop robots provided (by prior arrangement). It will introduce the Dance challenge and look at how to start out preparing a successful Dance team for any of the categories within this challenge. Groups will design, build and program 1-2 robots to compete in the afternnon session's DanceOff! This workshop can also be offered at other times around the state! Just contact us here to start the process!
Western Australia 2018
2018 Mentor Briefing - Thursday 22 February
Venue: Scitech
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Rescue Maze Workshop - Thursday 8 March
Venue: Sacred Heart College
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Rescue Line Workshop - Thursday 15 March
Venue: All Saints College
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Soccer Workshop - Thursday 22 March
Venue: Sacred Heart College
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Dance Workshop - Thursday 29 March
Venue: All Saints College
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Australia 2018
Using Robotics in the Classroom - Tuesday 27th March
Venue: Educational Development Centre (EDC) - Miler Street, HIndmarsh
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
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In this workshop participants will investigate the use of different robotic devices in the classroom, and select from a choice of ‘hands on workshops’ allowing them to experience one of the challenges offered by RoboCup Junior—using LEGO Mindstorm kits EV3 or NXT . Participants will be able to investigate how robotics and RoboCup Junior link to the Australian Curriculum in rich and engaging ways.
Victoria
Please note the workshops below are intended for mentors and as such it generrally not appropiate for students to attend.
Getting Started with RoboCup Junior
In this two hour workshop, we will discuss the basics of getting started with RoboCup Junior, including introducing the challenges and thier divisions, provide guidance on equipment and discuss how to prepare yout students and what to expect on the competition day. Following this, participants will split into groups for each challenge to get hands on with the robot construction and programming. This workshop is designed for begineers, and no prior robotics or RoboCup Junior experience is neccessary. Refreshments and certificate of attendance will be provided, and there will be many highly experienced RoboCup Junior veterans there to guide your learning.
Time and Date: 5pm to 7pm, Friday 23rd March, 2018 (TBC)
Venue: The University of Melbourne, Building 220 (780 Elizabeth Street), Room 110 (Collaborative Learning Space), Parkville
Fee: $20 per participant
Registrations Close: Wednesday 13th June, 2018
Registrations and Enquiries: Email Chris Egan, egan.chris.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
What to Bring: Robot kit (if you have one, built and/or programmed or not) and Laptop (if bringing robot)
The Next Steps with RoboCup Junior
In this two hour workshop, we will split into challenge groups to launch straight into the construction and programming of the robots. This is a great opportuinity to continue your learning following the first workshop and bring along your or your students robots thus far so we can give you some help, tips and assistance. Of course, if you haven't attended the first workshop, you are still more than welcome to come along. Refreshments and certificate of attendance will be provided, and there will be many highly experienced RoboCup Junior veterans there to guide your learning.
Time and Date: 5pm to 7pm, Friday 1st May, 2018 (TBC)
Venue: The University of Melbourne, Building 220 (780 Elizabeth Street), Room 110 (Collaborative Learning Space), Parkville
Fee: $20 per participant
Registrations Close: Wednesday 13th June, 2018
Registrations and Enquiries: Email Chris Egan, egan.chris.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
What to Bring: Robot kit (if you have one, built and/or programmed or not) and Laptop (if bringing robot)