Holistic education

Jun 10, 2016 An educators’ advice for providing young minds with the skills they need to thrive in the modern world

 

Recently, I was in a faculty meeting, and we had an exercise to brainstorm qualities with which we want to imbue our students. The list included: able to solve problems, ease of teamwork, enthusiasm for learning, compassionate, innovative, curious, creative, fluent in critical thinking, etc.

The 2016 Season, by the Numbers 2

Jun 07, 2016 Written by Kevin O'Connor, Robotics Engineer.

Usage Reporting Data from the FRC Control System software! Check out this super cool information about what objects were created in each team's code this season, and see how that can help us understand how teams are using the Control System.

Get Your Team Standard in a LEGO Set?

Jun 06, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Find out how YOUR 2016 Team Standard could get included in a FIRST STRONGHOLD LEGO set!

Inspired by: Seymour Papert

Jun 03, 2016

Seymour Papert is a mathematician and computer scientist best known for his contributions to the understanding of children’s learning processes and to the ways in which technology can support learning.

Radio Silence

Jun 03, 2016 Written by Kate Pilotte, Kit Of Parts Manager & Kevin O'Connor, Robotics Engineer.

Information about the Open Mesh OM5P-AN radio and its future in FRC.

The Woodie Flowers Award and Two FRC Championships

Jun 02, 2016 Today's Guest Blog Post is written by Dr. Earl Scime on behalf of the Woodie Flowers Awardees.

Information about the Woodie Flowers Award at the two FRC Championships.

An official LEGO set for FIRST STRONGHOLD? SQUEEE!!!!

May 31, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Help us get to 10,000 votes for the official LEGO set for FIRST STRONGHOLD!

Make, create, express ...

May 26, 2016

According to TIME, there are more than 135 million makers in America who pump over $29 million into the economy each year. And these figures don’t even account for people under 18 years old. At FIRST, we know there are plenty. As we look to the future, it is increasingly important to empower the next generation of artisans, craftsman, tinkerers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who will help solve the world’s greatest challenges.

The Portcullis and the Kit of Parts Survey

May 26, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Information about the Portcullis and off-season use, as well as the 2016 Kit of Parts survey link.

FRC and LGBT+

May 23, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

A new blog in our community run by LGBT+ students.