FIRST Tech Challenge Professional Development Sep 21 & 28, 11am-6:30pm EST

® Tech Challenge (grades 8-12)

During this FIRST® Professional Development you will meet remotely with other teachers/coaches for two 7.5-hour sessions (this includes 7-contact hours and 30-minute lunch each day) on Saturday, September 21 AND Saturday, September 22, 2024 from 11:00 am - 6:30 pm EST. Please save the dates and times on your calendars; you are expected to attend BOTH sessions.

As a participant in the FIRST® Tech Challenge immersive learning experience you will:

• Join a cohort and collaborate with other attendees through the FIRST Thinkscape Learning Management System
• Understand how to code using Blockly programming software
• Utilize, model, and reinforce the FIRST Core Values
• Participate in the FIRST experience from a student's point of view
• Learn how to facilitate hands-on activities for the classroom or after-school programs and more!

To participate, you'll need:

• Computer with software downloaded and Internet Access (Recommend second screen or device to allow programming and video communication at the same time)
• *FIRST Tech Challenge robot kit - unbuilt TETRIX OR REV robot
• Control and Communication Set
• Electronics Module and Sensor Set
• A second internet-enabled device to use in connection to your REV control system
• Camera turned on for active participation in hands-on, interactive sessions

*Note: please download and install the software before joining the training: REV Hardware client – . This program is needed for all electronic hardware used to build the FTC robot. This program only operates on MS Windows OS device.

Mac Users: Please note that an Apple OS version of the hardware client is currently unavailable. To update the firmware and hardware, please refer to the FTC support documentation for detailed instructions on utilizing Manual Update Method 2 as outlined by REV. Instruction are found at https://ftc-docs.firstinspires.org/en/latest/ftc_sdk/updating/controlhub_os/Updating-the-Control-Hub-OS.html

*Materials can be purchased with a Class Pack or individual team registration through the FIRST Dashboard.

Be aware that there have been delays in shipping. If you are ordering new materials, please do so immediately. If materials are not received in time for the start of the training, we will reschedule you to the next schedule training date. You should plan on choosing a date that allows 3-4 weeks to receive your materials.

Cancellation Policy:

FIRST Cancellation: A minimum of 4 participants are required. You will be notified 2 weeks prior if there is not a minimum of participants. If a cancellation occurs, you will be given additional options to attend a different cohort.

Participant Cancellation: Paid FIRST Professional Development is nonrefundable. If you are unable to attend the paid Professional Development and need to cancel your registration, you may reschedule up to one time to a future date, but within 12 months of the original date. Substitutions (one individual for another) are allowed at any time. Please let us know your intent within 72 hours before the start date by sending an email to [email protected]. If you do not cancel within 72 hours and do not attend the workshop you will forfeit the opportunity to reschedule.

NOTE: If you reside in Connecticut, New Mexico, South Dakota or West Virginia sales tax applies. Please email [email protected] to receive registration payment instructions for these states, or to provide us with a tax exempt form. Full payment must be received for admission to this session. If payment is received without applicable taxes, we will contact you.

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