FIRST Tech Challenge Academy, In-Person, July 29 - Aug 2, 2024

® Tech Challenge Academy (grades 8-12)

Join us for FIRST® Tech Challenge Academy in-person professional development at Davis Middle School Campus in Compton, California. You will work with other teachers during this five-day, 40 hour learning experience that provides you with all the tools you need to facilitate this FIRST® program and achieve STEM learning objectives in your classroom.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is more intense than our two-day sessions, please read the description carefully to choose the best option for you. The Academy starts on Monday, July 29, 2024 through Friday, Aug 2, 2024 from 8:00am - 5:00pm.

As a participant in the FIRST Tech Challenge immersive learning experience you will:

• Work in small groups with other attendees using a REV robot
• Understand how to code using Blockly programming software
• Explore the essential components of the FIRST Tech Challenge program
• Feel comfortable using hardware and software components of FIRST Tech Challenge robotics kits in addition to fabrication techniques and 3D printing
• Understand how to code using Blockly programming software using autonomous and remote-control utilizing Tensor Flow, Inertial Measurement Units, and Sensors
• Utilize, model, and reinforce the FIRST ® Core Values
• Learn how to facilitate hands-on activities for the classroom or after-school programs and more!
• Participate in the FIRST® experience from a student's point of view and more!

FIRST will provide:

• Either Pitsco or REV robot including the Control and Communication Set and Electronics Module and Sensor Set

You need to bring:

• Computer with with software downloaded* and Internet Access

*Note: please download and install the software before arriving to the training: REV Hardware client – . This program is needed for all electronic hardware used to build the FTC robot. This program only operates on MS Windows OS device.

Mac Users: Please note that an Apple OS version of the hardware client is currently unavailable. To update the firmware and hardware, please refer to the FTC support documentation for detailed instructions on utilizing Manual Update Method 2 as outlined by REV. Instruction are found at https://ftc-docs.firstinspires.org/en/latest/ftc_sdk/updating/controlhub_os/Updating-the-Control-Hub-OS.html

Contact first for local hotel and food options in the area.

Please contact the education department if you have additional questions [email protected].

PLEASE NOTE - Cancellation Policy:

FIRST Cancellation - A minimum of 4 registered participants are required. You will be notified 2 weeks prior if there is not a minimum of participants. If a cancellation occurs, you will be given additional options to attend a different cohort.

Participant Cancellation: Paid FIRST Professional Development is nonrefundable. If you are unable to attend the paid Professional Development and need to cancel your registration, you may reschedule up to one time to a future date, but within 12 months of the original date. Substitutions (one individual for another) are allowed at any time. Please let us know your intent within 72 hours before the start date by sending an email to [email protected]. If you do not cancel within 72 hours and do not attend the workshop you will forfeit the opportunity to reschedule.

NOTE: If you reside in Connecticut, Hawaii, New Mexico, South Dakota or West Virginia sales tax applies. Please email [email protected] to receive registration payment instructions for these states, or to provide us with a tax exempt form. Full payment must be received for admission to this session. If payment is received without applicable taxes, we will contact you.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Davis Middle School Campus, 621 W. Poplar Street, Compton, United States