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Privileged to be part of our LAMS Electives Team of teachers.
LAMS Hawks (Electives) Sampler 2021 at https://sites.google.com/laschools.net/los-alamos-ms-hawk-sampler/home
Our remote learning computer science starter (primer) info, Fall Semester 2020-2021, continuing Spring Semester:
Let's start with our Google Class(room) Meeting schedule (changed 9/28, adding 10 more min. to each class) = representing both remote learning's schedule and what our hybrid schedule should look like:
(archived) Welcome techie (or tech-head).
I'm excited that you're in my class.
I am also excited about now teaching 3 computer science classes, with the new Pre-Engineering & Robotics elective added the 2018-2019 school year, thanks to my school district for having a vision of adding this for our students.
These three classes will use Google Classroom to communicate, create projects, submit and share them.
These classes with be projects-based. One- to two-week project lengths.
The classes use students' district-assigned Google account (@studentlaschools.net).
Parents and guardians are invited to our Google Classroom to see a weekly (or so) brief on your child's assignments and projects. We teachers just need your correct e-mail.
Thank you for your support and understanding!
Best way to contact me is by e-mail: t.bonzon@laschools.net
Also, you can hand me a note, send me a note via your student, or tell me, "Check your e-mail Mr. Bonzon" via your student or a creative way like balloons or pigeon. (Not by roach because I smash them.)
Thank you for your patience and understanding. My goal is to get back to you and reply within a reasonable time, like within 24 to 48 hours.
pre-engineering & robotics
pre-engineering & robotics
Also called Automation & Robotics from Project Lead the Way (PLTW), this new elective is also considered computer science level 3. In order to take this class in 8th grade, Intro to Computer Science class is the pre-requisite.
We use VEX EDR robotics kits to learn about gears, gear ration, mechanical gear systems, and torque. Students build several hands-ons engineering projects, like a windmill, a pull-toy, a test bed of sensors (inputs) and motors (outputs, actuators), and a final project of a factory simulated conveyor belt and robot.
The VEX controller brain is programmed using a PC-only interface, RobotC.
Some helpful videos can be seen on a YouTube playlist of mine for this PLTW middle school course: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAolwgiuvGK67_EabKSKZQzoCWUZ46bP
Thank you for helping us maintain this course's VEX kits by paying the course fee @ https://laschools.hotlunch.com/fees/lams/registration.php
Also, here are some photos of student projects to hopefully capture an idea of what students can create @ https://photos.app.goo.gl/WiXvd8NNsQ9uu4kp8 (Google Photo album1) and @ https://photos.app.goo.gl/XNgaT5a1an4RQSmn6 (Google Photo album2).
In 2020-2021, we are using VEX VR instead of RobotC to learn robotic programming. And using reverse engineering projects to learn some mechanical engineering basics.
Intro to Computer Science
Intro to Computer Science
This class is also called Computer Science for Innovators and Makers, from Project Lead the Way (PLTW). At LAMS, this class is considered computer science level 2, and is the pre-requisite for our new Pre-Engineering & Robotics elective class available for 8th graders.
You create physical computing projects like a security device, and the final project is either your public art display, wearable electronic, or an assistive device for animals or people. The course if centered around learning the programming and design of inputs and outputs (sensors, motors, LEDs) for the micro:bit micro-controller.
More than half this class is hands-on. I like the saying, "Hands-On, Minds-On."
In 2020-2021's virtual (remote) learning, we still have a lot to learn on micro:bit's programming simultation environment at makecode.microbit.org
Beginning Computer Concepts
Beginning Computer Concepts
We will learn to use the computer as a communication tool and a creative tool.
Communication through word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
Creative through music creation (GarageBand), coding, e-book creation (iBooks Author), 3D modeling (SketchUp & TinkerCAD), photo and video editing (iMovie).
Some projects come from UNM's Computer Science class CS4All (Computer Science for All) using NetLogo Web programming platform. Content from CS4All website.
MIT Android App Inventor projects also used.
YouTube video brief intro to our LAMS Computer Science electives (3), options. created for 2021 Hawks Sampler.
Extra?
Extra?
I hope to help build a robotics team here at LAMS. I hope we can take teams to several robotic competitions, like RoboRAVE (early March in Espanola, and first weekend of May) and First League. We just need robotics kits, interested students and supportive parents.
And I hope we can join LAHS engineering and robotics students there in their projects and competitions.
I also would like to see LAMS build out a MakerSpace with a 3D printer, and cool maker gear (power tools, cool projects). Innovative. Revolutionary.
STEM or STEAM Rooms are a strong interest of mine, to see students play and learn.
Please share your expertise in our classrooms. Perhaps take a day to speak to and inspire our students. Share your excitement and enthusiasm. Share your cool projects and builds.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Question: How do I roll and get work done, where I can't listen to music with words?
Answer: I gather soundtrack music into an Amazon Music Prime playlist, like the one above. I enjoy finding new soundtracks to add to it. Now I'm trying to share it here. Hope it works. (Sorry if you have to need to have Amazon Prime to see the playlist.) The music helps me get work done.
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