Please watch and comment on this video. I want to know what you think of what he is talking about and also do you believe that this is something that you would enjoy doing. Thanks, Mr. Oliger
First of all, why were you up at 3:49 A.M. Mr. Oliger?! Be like a normal human and sleep. I think the idea of making robots is really cool. I feel like it would be really hard and require a lot of time, but it would be awesome. I also feel like I don't know enough math and science to be able to make a robot, but since other high school kids can then maybe it is possible. I think I would like to participate in this project, and it would help me learn how to learn and use my brain in different ways then just doing homework.
Yay! Short video!! I always have believed that these types of competitions are fascinating. It is amazing the robots kids my age can design and get to work!! These types of programs are good ones to grab the kids who aren't necessarily the lead rusher on the football team or the best pitcher on the softball team. These programs give those kids a competitive setting that isn't athletic but allow the goals to remain the same (just different versions). If we had one of these teams at our school, I would probably give it a whirl. In third grade, I asked for one of those electricity kits for Christmas. I got it and I enjoyed finding all the possible ways to make that light bulb light up or that buzzer to buzz. So, I am pretty sure I'd get a kick out of this team, too.
That's a great idea, Hayley! Walking down a street with cars driving past at 30 miles an hour while your eyes are completely distracted by motionless words on a page is not a bad idea at all. Tell me how it works out for you :)
Like Amelia and Hayley, I find these competitions interesting and fascinating to watch. However, I do not think that it is something I would like to do. I feel like my brain does not work the way an engineer’s brain does. I think that working with all of the different wires would be confusing; therefore I would get frustrated and mess up something. Like I said, I would be completely ok with just going and watching the competitions, but I do not want to participate. If I was forced to participate, I might end up liking it….might.
This is pretty awesome. I really appreciate how this guy took science and mechanics and turned it from boring textbook formulas to hands on competition. Great way to make an inspiration to learn and accelerate further into the world of education and profession. Cool stuff
First off, I feel the idea behind this program is to re-wire our thinking on who or what really matters in this world. For a lot of people sports and the like tend to be one of the more important things, and subsequently, the best players in those sports tend to be their role models. But, in the end, they're not the ones who will be curing cancer or solving the energy crisis. They may be seen as important now because they have the record for most scores in a game or yards ran but years down the road, what impact did they really leave? I find the pursuit of science and technology quite a bit more noble. The ones who dedicate their lives in the hope of bettering humanity, in my opinion, deserve respect that is second to none. Now, on the topic of actually building the robots: I think this is one of the more fun things a person my age could participate in. I have always enjoyed all things mechanical. I'm not, by far, the strongest in the programming side, but if it means being able to build one of these thing, I would be more than willing to learn.
Role models and aspirations are important for people. They allow people to have a goal in an aspect of life. Personally, I believe that these competitions should not simply be based on moving balls. I believe that they should produce economic scale models of practical things, such as drills or reactors that can actually be used. I also believe that it would be important for a team mentality to be implemented into the competition, because one person will most likely not be doing both programming and construction. I feel that the kids should each focus on a task to become fluent in and then construct the best device possible.
When I was young this was an event that I always dreamed of being able to do. I knew it would never happen however. Engineering is a field that that is huge however it’s not the place for me. I do not enjoy thinking outside the box like an engineer has to do. I fear that engineering is a career path that is/will become over populated. Although it looks like a lot of fun, it is not the thing for me.
I believe that these competitions are good for people. These competitions give students something to look forward to and to have fun while doing it. While building these things students learn team work as well as the hands on science of it all. They produced the ability to present as well. These things are great for some kids, while others should stay out. Like Andy Herr, he would suck.
First of all, why were you up at 3:49 A.M. Mr. Oliger?! Be like a normal human and sleep. I think the idea of making robots is really cool. I feel like it would be really hard and require a lot of time, but it would be awesome. I also feel like I don't know enough math and science to be able to make a robot, but since other high school kids can then maybe it is possible. I think I would like to participate in this project, and it would help me learn how to learn and use my brain in different ways then just doing homework.
ReplyDeleteThis video better be short...more to come when I get done watching it.
ReplyDeleteYay! Short video!! I always have believed that these types of competitions are fascinating. It is amazing the robots kids my age can design and get to work!! These types of programs are good ones to grab the kids who aren't necessarily the lead rusher on the football team or the best pitcher on the softball team. These programs give those kids a competitive setting that isn't athletic but allow the goals to remain the same (just different versions). If we had one of these teams at our school, I would probably give it a whirl. In third grade, I asked for one of those electricity kits for Christmas. I got it and I enjoyed finding all the possible ways to make that light bulb light up or that buzzer to buzz. So, I am pretty sure I'd get a kick out of this team, too.
DeleteAll you do is complain. You should fit in really well in the land of a million lamp posts.
DeleteOne of the best lit campuses in the state! I'll be able to read a book as I'm walking through campus at night:)
DeleteThat's a great idea, Hayley! Walking down a street with cars driving past at 30 miles an hour while your eyes are completely distracted by motionless words on a page is not a bad idea at all. Tell me how it works out for you :)
DeleteLike Amelia and Hayley, I find these competitions interesting and fascinating to watch. However, I do not think that it is something I would like to do. I feel like my brain does not work the way an engineer’s brain does. I think that working with all of the different wires would be confusing; therefore I would get frustrated and mess up something. Like I said, I would be completely ok with just going and watching the competitions, but I do not want to participate. If I was forced to participate, I might end up liking it….might.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty awesome. I really appreciate how this guy took science and mechanics and turned it from boring textbook formulas to hands on competition. Great way to make an inspiration to learn and accelerate further into the world of education and profession. Cool stuff
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I feel the idea behind this program is to re-wire our thinking on who or what really matters in this world. For a lot of people sports and the like tend to be one of the more important things, and subsequently, the best players in those sports tend to be their role models. But, in the end, they're not the ones who will be curing cancer or solving the energy crisis. They may be seen as important now because they have the record for most scores in a game or yards ran but years down the road, what impact did they really leave? I find the pursuit of science and technology quite a bit more noble. The ones who dedicate their lives in the hope of bettering humanity, in my opinion, deserve respect that is second to none. Now, on the topic of actually building the robots: I think this is one of the more fun things a person my age could participate in. I have always enjoyed all things mechanical. I'm not, by far, the strongest in the programming side, but if it means being able to build one of these thing, I would be more than willing to learn.
ReplyDeleteRole models and aspirations are important for people. They allow people to have a goal in an aspect of life. Personally, I believe that these competitions should not simply be based on moving balls. I believe that they should produce economic scale models of practical things, such as drills or reactors that can actually be used. I also believe that it would be important for a team mentality to be implemented into the competition, because one person will most likely not be doing both programming and construction. I feel that the kids should each focus on a task to become fluent in and then construct the best device possible.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was young this was an event that I always dreamed of being able to do. I knew it would never happen however. Engineering is a field that that is huge however it’s not the place for me. I do not enjoy thinking outside the box like an engineer has to do. I fear that engineering is a career path that is/will become over populated. Although it looks like a lot of fun, it is not the thing for me.
ReplyDeleteI believe that these competitions are good for people. These competitions give students something to look forward to and to have fun while doing it. While building these things students learn team work as well as the hands on science of it all. They produced the ability to present as well. These things are great for some kids, while others should stay out. Like Andy Herr, he would suck.
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