Lego Robotics Workshop Leader

January 6 - May 12, 2015

Students with strong interest in computer programming, robotics, teaching, and/or engineering are requested to apply.  Training will be provided but interest in Lego, computer programming, model building and/or robotics, and experience working with children or tweens is an asset.

Responsibilities:
-to mentor the workshop and/or club participants
-assist with maintaining the Lego kits
-prepare the room for workshops
-put equipment away afterward
-plan fun activities

The experience will conclude with working collaboratively to write a brief report on the program that will bring together participant evaluation and your own suggestions.

Commitment:   Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:30-6pm after school, except school holidays.   Preference will be given to applicants who are able to commit to this time frame.

Tuesdays:Under the supervision of Library staff, Work Experience Students will assist with weekly workshops on Lego Robotics for tweens in grades 5-7.
 

Thursdays: : Under the supervision of Library staff, Work Experience Students will assist with leading the weekly Lego Club after school. The Lego Robotics Club is for participants who have successfully completed the 4-week workshop and will include students in grades 5-8. .

The City Library will be working with Lego Mindstorm Kits: http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/products/default.aspx  There will be a training session to get familiar with building and programming using the Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits so no prior experience is required.

 

Deadline: December 19, 2014 (Please submit a cover letter and resume to Alison Campbell alicam@nvdpl.ca

To count your hours as work experience, see or email Ms. Abad (cabad@sd44.ca) or Mrs. Watson (kwatson@sd44.ca)