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The Last Class in ECA Spring 2018

The kids enjoyed the last class of the semester. They used the concepts they had learned in the previous classes and their own young imagination to build what they liked. At the end everyone was awarded a certificate that allows them to move to stage 2 where they will be working with more interesting lego projects. The next set of classes will begin in September and will also be held in the evenings. This was an amazing semester and I’m really glad that we had the chance to work with each other. 

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ECA Phase I Class 7 Fishing Rod

The kids had a great time in class and learned the concepts very easily. I was once again happy to see everyone had finished their project and took part in the race at the end. The fishing rod was an exercise in simple mechanics with emphasis on weight, traction, and engineering a tool for lifting objects, whilst holding them in air. Next week will be the last class of the semester, and the kids will be given a chance to work on anything they like. They could work on a project from our booklets, or they can use this class to employ their creativity and ingenuity with legos. I will be looking forward to seeing everyone in our class.

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ECA Phase I Class 6 The Dragster

The kids did a great job in the last class. Everyone was excited to work on their project and managed to finish them without the difficulties they had before. The Dragster is a platform that acts as a booster to the car that is built separately. The kids built both the base and the car in the class, and had a race at the end. Aside from working with gears and pulleys the class was also a good exercise in momentum, conservation of energy and basic mechanics. They also used a battery and a motor to give their car the necessary acceleration, which gave them a better idea about how the battery (which is a heavy piece) should be set up properly. Next week we will be working on a new project and I look forward to seeing everyone in class. 

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ECA Phase I Class 5: Fly Wheeler

I am more and more happy to see the children developing their enthusiasm and skill in the class every week. At this week’s class once again everyone was able to finish their work and took the time to play around with their project at the end of the class. Also, almost no one had any difficulty understanding and doing their in-class assignments. The Fly Wheeler was a small piece that gave the kids some practice on concepts such as velocity, momentum, and inertia. Aside from making the class more fun, having a hands-on approach is also more educational since it allows them to directly experiment with what they are learning. Overall, I am very satisfied with the conduct of the class and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

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ECA Phase I Class 4: The Sweeper 20180328

This class went amazingly well. All of the kids understood the concepts really well and were quick to finish their projects. The sweeper is a small car with a few blades in front of it that clear its route as it moves. The car is entirely mechanical, and so this class was a great exercise in gear mechanics. Each week our projects get slightly more complex as we would like our students to feel excited by the challenge, and I was happy to see everyone getting the concepts well and finishing the in-class projects in time. I look forward to seeing the same excitement and competence next week.

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Communication ECA Phase I Class 3: The Hammer

The kids were able to do really well in the last class and also enjoyed their time. Even though some of the children did notice that this project was a little more challenging than the ones they had worked on in the previous classes, they were able to keep up their pace and finish their projects. The concepts this class focused on were force, weight, and friction. The kids got to grasp these material and practice them with their in-class assignments. Next week there won’t be any classes as the kids will want to enjoy their spring break. I look forward to seeing everyone again on April 4.

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Communication ECA Phase I Class 2: The Balance 20180314

This class went extremely well. The kids understood the Balance and the concepts we were working with very quickly. The in-class assignments were also done with relative ease. The concepts included mass, simple dynamics, and weight shift. Next week we will be working on a new project that is going to be slightly more complex than the previous week, as the concepts are supposed to build on each other until the end of the semester.

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ECA 201803 Phase I Class 1: PowerCar

The first class went according to plan. It was a great way for the kids to understand the conduct of the class and also get to know each other. Everyone was able to finish their project and enjoy competing against each other at the end. The kids also made sure to enjoy their time in class which is important as well, as it will encourage deeper learning. Next week we will be working with more projects in the class that are similar to what was worked on Wednesday, but slightly more complicated. 

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Finishing Rod

The last class was a good exercise in teamwork and project management. While under supervision, the kids found it easy to divide the work among themselves, building the fish and the mechanical rod separately. At the end of the class they were happy to take their time to play. The next class will be the last session of this semester. It will be followed by a separate class for those who are interested in computer programming, where we will be teaching the Python programming language. Also, stage 2 classes will start next week.

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ECA Final Project Session

The kids had a great time in the last class as they got the opportunity to work on anything they wanted. Everybody seemed to be happy to play around and show each other what they had built. Also at the end of the class, the kids received their certificates for passing stage one. I am very impressed and satisfied with their conduct over the past eight weeks and really look forward to starting a new semester next Wednesday. 

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