Free Online MINDSTORMS Training Course

The Botline

News & Information from the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Academy

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Dear Robotics Educator,

The Robotics Academy is offering free online MINDSTORMS training courses.

If you are programming your RCX using ROBOLAB go to: http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/rcx

If you are programming using LEGO’s new NXT-G software go to http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/nxt

If you are programming with ROBOTC go to http://www-education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/robotc/webpreview/index.html

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Robotics Academy Mission Statement
The Robotics Academy is a nonprofit whose mission is to use the motivational effects of robotics to teach mathematical competency and technological literacy. We feel that the best way to reach the largest number of children is through teachers.

Our vision involves:

• Classrooms where students learn by doing
• Content organizers designed to integrate both academic concepts and the development of workplace competencies
• Creating educational tools that simplify learning