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I teach computer science in a SoFla High School. I am a Certified FL K12 Educator and FL K12 Computer Science Certified.
In the past I qualified a middle school VEX team to the State of FL level of the VEX competition. I am also part of the State of Florida K12 Computer Science Standards Revisions team.
Classes I teach:
IT Fundamentals
Advanced IT Honors
AP CSP (Advanced Placements): standard College Board driven curriculum with Python, Scratch and pseudo code
Programming languages:
- Python
- Javascript
- JAVA
Block- based / natural language:
- Scratch
- pseudo code
Robotics:
- VEX block code
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Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding
Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. The course is structured in 10 units + an EOC Project to be taught in any time from a quarter to a semester, depending on how
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
This is an Intro to Coding and Computing Curriculum for Elementary. It can also be taught in Middle School, depending on your students interest and level. The Bundle saves the teacher prep time. The teacher does not have to specialize in coding or IT to teach these courses. The Bundle currently contains: 1. Intro to Scratch Coding2. Intro to VEX VR Coding3. Intro to Python with TurtlesAll our courses have lecture notes, lesson plans, and exercises. The Scratch and VEX VR code is all blo
PreK - 5th
Computer Science - Technology
High School Computer Science Curriculum
K12 CS Teachers, this is a comprehensive High School Intro to Computer Science Curriculum offered at a discount compared to other commercial companies packages. There are about 3,500 pages of content. The Program covers 2-3 years of instruction (depending on how you structure it) and it is offered at a 10% discount compared to the individual bundles that compose it. This curriculum has no prerequisites. The students can start from scratch. The Program offers 4 full blast coding courses with
9th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology
Middle School Technology Curriculum
This is a comprehensive Middle School Intro to Computer Science Program offered at a discount compared to other commercial companies packages. The program offers 5 full blast coding courses with lesson plans and exercises, 2 Intro to hardware and application software resources that are generally overlooked in middle schools and our popular 270 pages workbook with 100 Algebra problems solved by programming in Python. 1. Intro to VEX VR Coding2. Intro to Scratch Coding3. Intro to Python Cod
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
This is a bundle of short 5 min. videos that will teach your kids the basics of VEX VR coding. The Bundle can be used in introductory Coding or Robotics Classes in Middle School and High School. Save prep time with these ready to go videos that you can play to your classes right away and achieve your teaching objectives! Download it now! The license is one bundle per class. For other cool K12 CS resources, follow our Store!
7th - 11th
Robotics
Introduction to Robotics lecture slides 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade
This resource contains 10 PowerPoint slides that can be used for an Introduction into Robotics Class. The Class could be middle school or high school. Definitions of automation and robotics are provided. A short history of Robotics is presented. The final slide brings up some things to reflect on. The resource is meant to be creative and to stimulate students interest in Robotics.
7th - 10th
Robotics
Also included in:Â High School Computer Science Curriculum
Fundamental physics laws and formulae in robotics, middle school, high school
This document represents a classroom presentation on the fundamental laws of physics and mechanics that are applied to robotics. The presentation is done at the middle school to fresh in high school levels which means no calculus in the formulae and the formulae and a little simplified to illustrate practical concepts. A couple of activities / assessments are also provided at the end. It is a useful document that can cover intro into robotics activities for 1-2 classes.
7th - 10th
Physical Science, Physics, Robotics
Also included in:Â High School Computer Science Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Robotics | Middle School | High School | U1
Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. This is the first unit of the course. The unit introduces VEX Technologies, describes the robot physically and electronically,
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Algorithms | Middle School | U8
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce algorithms. There are 3 proposed exercises. Code is currently not included. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. The cours
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Lesson Plan | Middle School | High School | U1
Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. This is the first unit of the course. The unit introduces VEX Technologies, describes the robot physically and electronically,
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Lecture | Lists | Middle School | U9
These VEX VR Coding lecture notes introduce students to lists. Multiple examples with lists are presented. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. The course is stru
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Blocks | Middle School | U7
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce blocks. There are 2 geometrical problems to be implemented and their code is included. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Lecture | Miscellaneous | Middle School | U10
These VEX VR Coding lecture notes cover a variety of items usually covered in an Intro to Coding Course. Among them: how to comment code, how to use math, comparison and logical operators and the console. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle scho
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Lists | Middle School | U9
This VEX VR Coding hands-on exercises introduce lists. There are 5 exercises and code is provided for all of them. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. The cours
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Middle School | Sensors | U5
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce the distance, location and eye sensors. There are 10 exercises including hands-on coding. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Robotics | Middle School | High School | U2
These VEX VR Coding lecture notes introduce drive train instructions. These instructions will cause your robot to move forward, in reverse and to turn around with a certain number of degrees. We can also configure the speed of the robot. This is Unit 2 of the Course. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Middle School | High School | U2
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce drive train instructions. There are 10 exercises and most of them involve hands-on coding. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Loops | Middle High School | U3
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce loops. There are 10 exercises and most of them involve hands-on coding. Answers are provided. Repeat, repeat until, while and forever loops are covered. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Lecture | Algorithms
These VEX VR Coding lecture notes introduce students to algorithms. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. The course is structured in 10 units to be taught in an
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Lecture | Blocks | Middle School | U7
These VEX VR Coding lecture notes present blocks. In VEX VR blocks implement procedural/custom functional constructions. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. The
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
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About the store
Experience
I teach computer science in a SoFla High School. I am a Certified FL K12 Educator and FL K12 Computer Science Certified.
In the past I qualified a middle school VEX team to the State of FL level of the VEX competition. I am also part of the State of Florida K12 Computer Science Standards Revisions team.
Classes I teach:
IT Fundamentals
Advanced IT Honors
AP CSP (Advanced Placements): standard College Board driven curriculum with Python, Scratch and pseudo code
Programming languages:
- Python
- Javascript
- JAVA
Block- based / natural language:
- Scratch
- pseudo code
Robotics:
- VEX block code
Teaching style
- NGSSS
- emphasis on hands-on and project based learning
- individual and group projects
- diversified testing
- tiers and scaffolding
- I encourage innovation
- I encourage critical thinking
Awards & shining teacher moments
Last year I qualified a middle school VEX robotics team into the State of Florida competition.
My own education history
Master Degree in Computer Engineering
Master Degree in Computers Architecture
Additional biographical information
I've been teaching K12 CS and Engineering for 4 years now and I love it! In a previous life I was a corporate software engineer and I occasionally taught Higher Ed as an Adjunct.
I have a structured but creative approach to teaching coding with an emphasis on project based learning and thinking outside of the box. Creativity, innovation and self confidence are always encouraged.
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