VEX Go is a new and exciting product from VEX Robotics that helps us introduce the world of STEM, robotics and coding to our pupils. With the improved storage system, coloured parts for easy identification, fantastic ‘how to’ guides and a range of free activities for teachers to access, VEX have created a product that will improve STEM outcomes for all your learners.
Through the face to face, live remote sessions and self-study elements of the course, we will introduce VEX Go as a tool to engage with STEM in your classrooms.
We will provide an overview of all the VEX Go kit, how to use the different components, prepare your kit for use and introduce starter builds such as ‘Code Base’ and ‘Super Car’ to show what the kit can do.
We will then look at coding using the VEX Code Go app, before considering how to use the STEM labs and other online Vex Go resources to improve STEM and Computing Science outcomes within your setting.
As part of the course, delegates will receive their own Vex Go kit to use and keep thereafter, as well as access to additional kits through the SSERC Digital Lending library.
Dates:
Closing Date: 26th April 2024
Booking for this course is no longer possible as the closing date has passed.
Audience
For Educators working in and around First and Second level CfE.
Rationale
This exciting professional learning practical course provides the opportunity for you to try out engaging STEM activities, inclusive of Computing Science elements, and to consider how they can be transferred to your own setting.
Course Leader
Kevin Reid
Cost
The course fees are subsidised by ENTHUSE funding from STEM Learning. This fee covers the PL and the VEX GO resources provided for you to keep as part of the course. SSERC will support you to complete the application process.
Your setting pays for the course in advance, and once the course activities and evaluations are completed, you will be eligible for an ENTHUSE subsidy. This subsidy is normally paid by STEM Learning 8 weeks after the course has been completed.
Course cost: £320
ENTHUSE subsidy: £320
Core outcomes covered:
Organiser – Designing, building and testing computing solutions
I can demonstrate a range of basic problem solving skills by building simple programs to carry out a given task, using an appropriate language. TCH 1-15a
I can create, develop and evaluate computing solutions in response to a design challenge. TCH 2-15a
Organiser – Designing and constructing models/product
I can design and construct models and explain my solutions. TCH 1-09a
I can extend and enhance my design skills to solve problems and can construct models. TCH 2-09a
Other Experiences and Outcomes will be covered through the course and these will be referenced when appropriate.
Aim and objectives
On completion of this training, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the VEX Go kit and how to build, power and code using this resource
- Use the VexCode Go platform to code your creations, and the Vex Class app to manage the digital components of the kit
- Embed the use of the Vex Go resources online, such as the STEM Labs and activities, to support and enhance learner outcomes
- Engage with the Vex Go Challenge to enhance pupil engagement through set activities, goals and encourage achievement within STEM learning
Face to face full day session at SSERC – 22nd May 2023
Live remote session on MS Teams – afternoon of 17th June 2023 (1.30pm-3.30pm)
There will also be a Gap Task to complete via MS Teams.
Each successful applicant will receive an invite to a SSERC Ltd guest teams account.
