Classroom Robotics

Dedication. Preface, Kathleen P. King. PART I: CLASSROOM ROBOTICS BASICS. What is Student Robotics? Mark Gura. Student Robotics: A Model for 21st Century Learning, Mark Gura. PART II: CASE STORIES. Not Your Average "Soccer Mom." Carol Franken. Changing the Inner City, One Robot at a Time, Evan Weinberg. PB&J, Robotics, and Programming, Agata Dean. Teaching, Coaching, and Parenting RoboCup Jr., Laura Allen. From LOGO to LEGO Robotics? A Journey, Phil Firsenbaum. The Morris High School Robotics Team: An Interview: Winners at a High-Intensity Sport for the Mind, Mark Gura. Power of Robotics in the Lives and Learning of Alternative High School Students, Albert Robinson, Kathleen P. King, and Ryan Thompson. Bringing Robotics to Life: Students Experience Life Sciences with Real World Medical Applications, Joselyn J. Todd and Eric Himburg. PART III: PERSPECTIVES ON ROBOTICS AND LEARNING. Robotics - Prime Opportunities for Careers and Student Learning, Kathleen P. King. Learning and Literacy in Robots - Making Connection for the Classroom, Steven D'Agustino. Catching the Vision, Teachers as Learners: Robotics Professional Development, Steven D'Agustino and Kathleen P. King. PART IV: RESOURCES AND CONLCLUSION. Student and Classroom Robotics Equipment: Robotics Kits, Components, and Material, Mark Gura. Information Resources for Student and Classroom Robotics: Web Sites, Magazines, and Resources, Mark Gura. Program and Curriculum Resources for Student and Classroom Robotics: Organizations, Software, and Curriculum, Mark Gura. Conclusion and Beginnings, Kathleen P. King. About the Authors. Index.