Robotics Academy Certified VEX IQ v1 & v2 Training (Online)
This course requires VEX IQ v1 or v2 hardware (not included with tuition) along with VEXcode IQ programming software.
VEX IQ Training geared towards teachers, mentors, and coaches training using VEX IQ v1 and v2 and VEXcode IQ Blocks programming language. Tuition includes online access to the Introduction to Programming VEX IQ Curriculum.
Robotics Academy online training includes:
– Online access to VEX IQ Curriculum
– Online access to supplemental lessons from other Robotics Academy materials
– Technical support for all hardware and software used in the class
– 24/7 access to training groups
Teachers using PLTW curriculum are welcome to join and will benefit from a deeper understanding of the programming, computational thinking, pedagogical concepts, robot hardware, and troubleshooting techniques we focus on. The Project Lead the Way teachers we have worked with have found our training to be a highly valuable complement to the PTLW training.
Syllabus
- Getting Started
- VEX IQ v1 and v2 Platform
- Brain, Motors, Sensors
- Software
- Basic Movement
Session 2: Sensors
- Bumper Switch
- Distance Sensor
- TouchLED
- Color Sensor
- Loops
- Conditions
- Repeated Decisions I
- Repeated Decisions II
- Obstacle Detection
- Line Tracking
- Remote Control
- Final Challenge
- CMRA Certification
- Beyond VEX IQ
- Goodbyes
Requirements
The following is required in order to take this course:
VEX IQ v1 or v2 Robot Kit – Sold Seperately
We recommend the VEX IQ Super Kit or VEX IQ Education Kit (2nd generation)
VEXcode IQ
Download VEXcode IQ
System Requirements
- An up-to-date Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, Android Tablet, or iPad compatible with the VEXcode IQ programming software and Zoom video conferencing software
- An up-to-date Internet Browser
- An available USB port or Bluetooth for robot connectivity
- A Headset or microphone (to join in on the discussions!)
- A broadband Internet connection
Tuition Cost - $599
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Upon Completion
– ACT 48 credits / 36 hours per class (for Pennsylvania teachers only)
– Certificate of Completion of course ‘graduates’ – may be used to apply for Continuing Education hours
Policies
Privacy
We will only use personal information (such as name, mailing address or e-mail address) contained in your registration or correspondence to respond to your questions or provide Robotics Academy updates. If you enter a chat area or post messages, remember that other users may have access to your email address and user name. The Robotics Academy will not share any personal information provided by you with any unauthorized person or company except where the disclosure is required by law or is necessary to comply with legal process.
Certificate of Completion Requirements
To earn the Certification, class attendees must complete all homework assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor and pass the certification exam.
Class Eligibility
Classes at the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy are available to individuals who are at least 18 years of age. The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy reserves the right to restrict, suspend or terminate any student for violation of these policies. In consideration of your involvement with the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, you agree to provide true, accurate and current information about yourself when you register. If you provide any information that is inaccurate or if the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy has reasonable grounds to suspect the information is inaccurate, the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy has the right to terminate your account.
Payment
Purchasing a seat to online classes gives access to one participant only. Resources distributed as part of the class are for use of the participant only. Purchase Orders are also acceptable. Please contact the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy at cmra@nrec.ri.cmu.edu for information about registering for the course, payment for the course, or if the course will be held. Please email if you have questions about the content of the course.
Internet Access / Bandwidth Fees
The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy is not responsible for any internet access or bandwidth fees you incur while taking this class.
International Export Controls
International enrollment is subject to applicable United States export controls and laws.
Refunds
The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy will offer partial refunds for tuition expenses only if class registrants contact us prior to the beginning of the first class.
Copyrighted Class Material
All course documents are owned by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy. These materials may not be reprinted in any form except those specified for instructional purposes. The course documents and presentations may be displayed and printed for personal, non-commercial use only. Only students registered for this course may access this material. The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy makes every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date content. However, we have no liability for the accuracy, content, or accessibility of the hyperlinks included with class material.
The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy will host materials including live session recordings and presentations for up to one year from the completion of the course. Participants are expected to download these materials for their long-term reference.
Use of Student Material
The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy reserves the right to use coursework done by students for the purpose of advancing the educational mission of the Academy. When this occurs, students will be given the option to have their name credited to the material. This includes, but is not limited to, text, graphics, multimedia and other material created as part of the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy online course assignments.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy harmless from any and all losses, actions, controversies, suits, demands, claims, liabilities or any causes of action whatsoever. You expressly agree that the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy is not responsible or liable for any infringement of another’s rights, including intellectual property rights.
Note: Policies are subjected to occasional revisions.