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Introduction to Robotics with Edison Educational Robot course is designed to obtain fundamental programming and robotics skills using the Edison robot. Students will learn the concepts of Sequencing, Loops, Inputs, Decision Statements, Variables, and Functions through a block-based coding and Python programming to control a robot.
Required Skills: Reading and spelling. Familiarity with Scratch.
Class Format: In-person classes, 1-hour for each class.
Platform: Edison – Educational Robot, Scratch Block Coding and Python.
Required Equipment: Laptop computer and a Edison Robot (Robot available at BestBuy)
Meet the Creator
Amanda McCann has always had a love for teaching and learning. Her credentials include a Bachelor of Arts majoring in French and History, a Bachelor of Education, and her Masters of Professional Education specializing in Curriculum and Pedagogy.
Coding Education for All Ages and Skill Levels
Edison’s robotic capabilities can be unlocked with ease. Students progress through different programming languages as their skills increase.
Scratch
Intuitive and fun language developed at MIT. Our existing students are well versed in it through the GameMakers course. Scratch is a fully graphical programming language which uses simple drag-and-drop blocks, making it ideal for introducing anyone to programming.
Python
Text-based Python teaches students the core of a real-world programming language. Youtube and Facebook are coded using Python. Students are introduced to robotics and coding at a more advanced level.
For financial assistance please see our Student Financial Support Program.