The super affordable Edison robot for learning and inventing. Edison is Lego compatible, easy to program and has built-in programs that are activated by driving over barcodes. Students find robotics highly engaging which assists in rapid learning in areas such as science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). However there are other educational elements can be leveraged from this high level of engagement. Throughout our lesson plans students provide written responses to describe their programs and the actions that their robots take. In the design brief worksheets students get to plan and create their own programs. They also write descriptive behaviors for icons used in their program.
Sam Kinch works with Hackers for Charity, a US 501(c)(3) dedicated to finding unique technology solutions for non-profits, charities and educational institutions; particularly, organizations that cannot afford traditional technical resources. Mr. Kinch’s recent development efforts focused on creating the most robust and cost-effective software and hardware device loaded with educational content; a solution that provides a wealth of information for use by teachers and students in remote schools/villages. Mr. Kinch is also an experienced instructor in computer security working with the US Air Force and the State of Delaware Department of Technology and Information. Over the last 8 years, Mr. Kinch worked as a cyber security analyst, a threat emulation specialist, and regularly provides red team support to the top cyber defense exercises in US Cyber Command and the US Air Force. Find Sam and his work at http://hackersforcharity.org and http://worldpossible.org.