Robotics: A Guide For Teachers and Coaches WEBINAR JULY 2, 2020 - - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Robotics: A Guide For Teachers and Coaches

WEBINAR

JULY 2, 2020 - 1:30-2:30 PM

Jaimee Meyer Director of Marketing and Outreach Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence Jaimee.meyer@bemidjistate.edu t: 218.755.2206 | mnmfg.org Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence

• One of eight Centers of Excellence serving industry needs through education
• Hosted by Bemidji State University, serving the state of Minnesota
• 24 technical and community colleges throughout Minnesota that offer

certificate and degree programs in manufacturing

• Center’s three strategic priorities include: Engaging Industry, Enhancing

Education, and Inspiring Students to pursue careers in manufacturing

• Mission is to recruit and educate the next generation of workers

Robotics Coaches Guide Resource

Webinar Goals

• Resource Goal
• Overview
• Q&A

Robotics and Manufacturing

• Manufacturing Growth
• Competitiveness
• Productivity increases
• Robots doing repetitive tasks
• Skilled Employees/New Jobs
• People & Robots working together

Robotics and Education

• Manufacturing Design process
• Problem-solving process
• Understanding of circuits and

electronics

• Understanding of programming

Students who participate in robotics programs are introduced to several important skills:

Robotics and Students

• Social Development
• Improved Self Esteem
• Stronger College application
• Sense of Belonging
• Inspire to pursue STEM careers
• Leadership skills
• Positioning to succeed

Competitive Robotics and Students

Competitive Robotics and Students

“Competitions like the VEX Robotics World Championship are not only fun but give students an opportunity to apply what they’re learning in school to real-world situations in a competitive yet encouraging atmosphere,” argues Bertram."

https://www.educationworld.com/a_news/robotics-competition-exposes- importance-stem-1682479015

• 63% of the participants said they were likely to consider a manufacturing career
• 71% indicated interest in manufacturing careers—an increase of 33% from how

they felt before participating

• 84% of the adults surveyed felt manufacturing careers were “good”, a positive

change of 36%

• 78% of adults felt youth were interested in manufacturing careers

Robotics Programs

• VEX Curriculum
• Robot C
• Design Process
• STREAM
• VEX Robotics
• REC Foundation
• Girl Powered Initiative
• Online Challenges
• Engineering Notebooks

Engaging Manufacturers

• Reach out to Businesses
• Educate them on Robotics
• Show the connection to their Business
• Team Demonstrations at their Business
• Invite them into your

classroom/workspace

• Let student team members do the talking
• Show them your Team’s Engineering

Notebook

• Be Honest about needs

Engaging Manufacturers

Manufacturing Partnerships

• Serve as a team member
• Cash donation to sponsor a team
• Invite robotics team members to participate in a

job shadow

• Create internships opportunities to robotics team

members

• Hire students for summer and after school jobs
• Invite robotics teams to tour your business
• Participate in the Statewide tour of

manufacturing

• Provide scholarships

Fundraising Ideas

• Set a fundraising goal
• List the costs
• Develop a brochure
• Outline the benefits to

youth

• Make lists of businesses

that support youth

Engage your community

• Educate your community on the

impact robotics can have on youth.

• Stress the importance of

engaging girls.

• Sponsor letters to businesses
• Food fundraisers

Sponsorship example

Reasons for fundraising

• Parts, supplies, equipment
• Team and registration costs
• Tee shirts
• Coaching stipend
• Space to practice in
• Food
• Advertising program
• Tournament costs
• Special events

Female Recruitment for Robotics

• Robotics is a great way to get

girls excited about Stem careers

• Leadership skills are developed
• Manufacturing career
• pportunities are presented to

them

Female Recruitment Resources

• Career information
• Success stories
• Female focused career videos

Robotics and Badging

Industry Uses

• See why and how it’s

important to become involved in local robotics programs.

• Learn the ROI
• Support students and recruit

your next worker

• Supporting leaders of

tomorrow

• Making a positive impact
• Community visibility

Educator and Robotics Coach Uses

• How to engage with

manufacturers

• Supporting students
• Supporting Industry needs
• Involving Females
• Informed about more resources

for support career exploration and making the applied connection

Annual Robotics Coaches Training and Key Contacts

• Annual Training each summer, this year the dates are August 12, and 13th.
• This will be done virtually through Zoom this year.
• The dates, times, and agenda are posted on robotevents.com. This is where one can register

as well.

• EP summit in July, coaches that have taken a step further and now host a tournament

Andrew Dahlen Mechatronics Instructor VEX Robotics Coordinator Northland Community and Technical College Office 218-683-8673 Cell 218-791-4010 Aaron Barker Energy and Electronic Instructor Vex Robotics Coordinator Office 320-308-6518, Cell 320-493-2985

Jaimee Meyer Director of Marketing and Outreach Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence Jaimee.meyer@bemidjistate.edu t: 218.755.2206 | mnmfg.org Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

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Upcoming Webinar

Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline, FOR EDUCATORS and INDUSTRY July 16th, 2020 1:30 – 2:30 This webinar will provide an overview of the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Pipeline exists to support employers in creating or enhancing a competency-based dual-training approach where workers receive a combination of related instruction strategically paired with on-the-job training. Pipeline focuses on four industries of advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health care services, and information technology. There is also dual training grant funding from the Minnesota Office

• f Higher Education available to help pay for related instruction. Please consider joining the

presentation to learn more about Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline and how it can help manufacturers meet their workforce needs across our state. Go to www.dli.mn.gov/pipeline to learn more. Register: https://minnstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OeNVB0MMSUKQd3LzNhxwIw

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