Model+B9

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 * ===Driving with SuRRY was quite simple.===
 * The commands were intuitive and easy to program.
 * ===The addition of sensors limited what the robot could do only having 5 steps, but made the challenges more interesting.===
 * All sensors seemed to work well for me.
 * ===I could imagine using SuRRY to help students visualize the slope of a line (one robot) or parallel lines (2 robots). It could simulate the rise and the run as it drives over a coordinate plane on the floor.===


 * ===Try It activity allowed us to test our equipment and draw conclusions based on our findings. It was a great way to acclimate us with the functionality of the sensors and how they work with the NXT brick.===
 * ===TPACK was a great way to deconstruct this lesson. We created a Venn Diagram to show the relationships among all the TPACK components which was a nice visual representation. The diagram gave us the opportunity to reflect on the lesson to see how the components were incorporated.===



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 * ===Wheel Diameter vs Speed Lab===
 * Our task was to compare varying sizes of wheels and determine how their size affected the speed of the robot.
 * We programmed the robot to travel forward for a set time (2 seconds)
 * For each size wheel, we measured the distance traveled and recorded the data in a table
 * Velocity was calculated for each trial and a graph was created relating wheel size to its corresponding velocity
 * Lab Report
 * ===TPACK===
 * The use of robotics in this lesson may not be the best and only way to learn the content, but it sure did make things interesting and easy
 * By using a programmable robot, we were able to create consistent trials by setting the robot to only travel for 2 seconds.

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 * ===Robotic Surgery===
 * We were to simulate medical procedures using the robotic arm along with an arm control program downloaded from the NXT Programming website.
 * The robotic arm provided was able to move up/down, left/right and had the ability to open/close a claw
 * This activity tested our problem solving skills as well as our familiarity with the robotic system
 * Additionally, we created a classroom Prezi based on internet research we conducted individually
 * It allowed us the opportunity to work collaboratively (without speaking) on the same presentation
 * Robotic Arm Prezi
 * ===TPACK===
 * This was a great way to simulate surgery
 * It gave us the opportunity to see what it would be like to control something very serious in a safe, harm-free environment
 * I realize we are using LEGOs, but could imagine the potential precision had we used more advanced robotic systems
 * ===Sensor Values===
 * Touch
 * 0: not pushed in
 * 1: pushed in
 * Sound
 * Whisper: ~5
 * Normal: ~13
 * Loud: ~19
 * Light
 * Yellow: 45
 * Green: 38
 * Blue (light): 39
 * Blue (dark): 37
 * Grey
 * Lightest: 51
 * Darker: 48
 * Darker: 46
 * Darker: 41
 * Darkest: 33
 * Ultrasonic
 * Smallest Accurate Reading: 6 cm
 * Largest Accurate Reading: 61 cm
 * Sensor accurately read an object 50 cm away
 * Rotations
 * 50 cm: 3 rotations
 * 100 cm: 6 rotations
 * 150 cm: 9 rotations
 * 200 cm: 12 rotations
 * ===Activity Ideas===
 * Move the robot forward until it finds a green line
 * When it finds a green line, turn right
 * ===TPACK===
 * Technology
 * Robotics
 * Sensors (touch, sound, light, ultrasonic)
 * Pedagogy
 * small group work
 * PBL
 * Content
 * Problem solving
 * Data collection
 * Understanding numeric values