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Professional Development

Get the training you need to succeed with our kits

Professional Development

Max of 4 participants each session

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Get the training you need so that on day 1 of class you can hit the ground running with our kits! We'll teach you everything you need to know to lead a successful class.

Requirements:

- Make sure to schedule with at least 3 business days of notice so that we can properly prepare

- Each session has a maximum of 4 participants. For example, if you want 4 hours of training for 12 participants, it will be split into 3 groups of 4 people. Each group will get 4 hours of training.

- We highly recommend scheduling your PD session after your kits have arrived. You should have unboxed a kit before your first session.

- To ensure quality, our PD does have an expiration date of 1 year. Your first session must be scheduled within the first year from the date of purchase. Ideally, we'd like to train you within a few weeks of when you start using our kits in your classroom.

- Please use a Windows, Mac, or Chromebook laptop

- Make sure you have a webcam and mic

- Check that you have a stable internet connection

- A quiet place to work

 

For larger groups:

For large groups in one session or for on-site trainings: Contact Us

We can make a custom solution for you.

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Feel Confident on Day 1

Robots are fun, but we know they can also be intimidating for some. We're here to help you feel comfortable using our kits, so that on day 1 of class you can feel confident! We'll teach you everything you need to know to lead a successful class.

Did you know? All classroom sets come with 30-minutes of complimentary onboarding!

What we cover

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Getting set up

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Unboxing

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Where to find resources

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Classroom management

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Maintenance & troubleshooting

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Lesson walkthroughs

How it Works

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Decide which PD course you'd like to take

We offer 2 - 6 hour courses, with room for customization.

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Schedule times that work for you

We'll e-mail you a link for scheduling. We recommend 1 - 2 hour sessions at a time.

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Join your session with our instructor

During your session, you can join on your own, or have up to 4 people join per group.

Our Training Courses

PD Courses for CoDrone EDU

  • PLEASE NOTE: PD for CoDrone EDU (JROTC edition) will be available in August 2024. You can still purchase it, but we won't start scheduling PD until August 2024.
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  • Basics (2 hours)
    In this course, we'll help you get everything you need to hit the ground running on day 1.
    Unbox the drone with us and learn the ins and outs of all the features and specifications
    - Learn tips for powering, pairing, and charging your drones
    - Learn the rules for safe piloting, how to pilot the drone, and how to access all the settings on the controller
    - Go over how to get started with programming and program your first autonomous flight!
    - Know where to find all of our resources, tutorials, and lesson plans.

Basics + Intermediate (4 hours)
This course includes all topics from the Basics course and the following topics:
- How do drones work? Learn the basics of drone mechanics
- Drone applications in the real world and how to incorporate them into the classroom
- Deep dive into each of the 7 sensors and explore with programming examples

Basics + Intermediate + Pro (6 hours)
This course includes all topics from the Basics + Intermediate courses and more:
- Best practices for troubleshooting and maintenance
- How to set up your classroom for a positive drone experience
- Class management techniques
- Be a student! Follow along the first few lessons with a Robolink expert.

*This is a general outline. Our training can be tailored based on your needs.


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PD Courses for CoDrone Mini

Basics (2 hours)
In this course, we'll help you get everything you need to hit the ground running on day 1.
- Unbox the drone with us and learn the ins and outs of all the features and specifications
- Learn tips for powering, pairing, and charging your drones
- Learn the rules for safe piloting, how to pilot the drone, and how to access all the settings on the controller
- Go over how to get started with programming and program your first autonomous flight!
- Know where to find all of our resources, tutorials, and lesson plans.

Basics + Intermediate (4 hours)
This course includes all topics from the Basics course and the following topics:
- How do drones work? Learn the basics of drone mechanics.
- Drone applications in the real world and how to incorporate them into the classroom
- Best practices for troubleshooting and maintenance

Basics + Intermediate + Pro (6 hours)
This course includes all topics from the Basics + Intermediate courses and more:
- How to set up your classroom for a positive drone experience
- Class management techniques
- Programming with sensors
- Be a student! Follow along the first few lessons with a Robolink expert.

*This is a general outline. Our training can be tailored based on your needs.


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PD Courses for Zumi

Basics (2 hours)
In this course, we'll help you get everything you need to hit the ground running on day 1.
- What is Zumi and what can it do? Learn more about Zumi and how to introduce artificial intelligence to your classroom
- Learn the ins and outs of all the features and specifications
- Building tips and pre-power on checklist
- Zumi WiFi communication and connecting to Zumi
- Overview of Zumi’s web interface
- Know where to find all of our resources, tutorials, and lesson plans.

Basics + Intermediate (4 hours)
This course includes all topics from the Basics course and the following topics:
- Train Zumi to recognize colors and gestures
- Use the Blockly and Python programming interfaces and follow along to write your very first Zumi program!
- Best practices for troubleshooting and maintenance

Basics + Intermediate + Pro (6 hours)
This course includes all topics from the Basics + Intermediate courses and more:
- Class management techniques and activities
- Uploading custom content and libraries
- Be a student! Follow along the first few lessons with a Robolink expert.

*This is a general outline. Our training can be tailored based on your needs.

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