Robotics Workshops

The UQ School of ITEE offers robotics workshops for students and teachers. The teacher workshops have been designed to offer in-service robotics training for teachers who are keen to support their students to actively participate in the area of robotics. The student workshops encourage the development of problem solving skills and enhance interest in technology. The workshops support the Science and Mathematics curriculum by improving the analytical and problem solving skills of students. They also complement the new Technology curriculum by providing a project-based learning activity.

Artificial Intelligence workshops introduce upper secondary students (Years 8-12) to intelligent robotic systems and advanced programming concepts, engaging students in analytical and creative thinking as well as practical problem solving. All robots are built by the students and a 'survival of the fittest' challenge is a workshop highlight. Teachers also welcome at this workshop.

  • gain hands-on experience in building & programming robots
  • develop skills in robotics to take back to the classroom
  • stimulate interest in science & technology
  • explore new career opportunities in robotics & technology
Student workshops 
Location: Boeing Lab (208), General Purpose South Building (78), St Lucia Campus, School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering
When: By appointment.  Terms 1 & 2: Tuesdays and Fridays, terms 3 & 4: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-12pm.
Time required: 3 hours
Group size: 10-30 students
Age groups: Secondary School students for the Introductory Robotics workshops (if places are limited, preference is given to year levels 10-12). Year levels 8-12 for the Artificial Intelligence Workshops.
Requirements: Closed footwear
Cost: Introduction to Robotics: $15 per student
Artificial Intelligence: $25 per student
Contact: Industry & Outreach Officer Gail Smith. Phone: (07) 3365 3853 Email: g.smith@eait.uq.edu.au
Teacher workshops 
Location: Boeing Lab (208), General Purpose South Building (78), St Lucia Campus, School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering
When: 8 May 2012, 9am-12pm
Time required: 3 hours
Group size: 10-15 teachers
Requirements: Closed footwear
Cost: $75 per teacher
Contact: Industry & Outreach Officer Gail Smith. Phone: (07) 3365 3853 Email: g.smith@eait.uq.edu.au
   

 






 

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