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Communication ECA Phase I 20180117 The Balance

The balance was an interesting project which gave the kids a chance to make an applicable tool and turn the classroom into a laboratory. They figured out the framework pretty quickly and at the end of the class were given an experiment. The experiment not only meant more playtime, but also meant practicing more of the concept they were experimenting with (concepts such as weight, mathematical equality, and simple Newtonian mechanics). Although the second class was a bit more challenging than the first, I was really happy to see that all of the kids finished their works in time. I will look forward to our class next week where we will be working with the Hammer.

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PBP Phase 1: Class 1: Power Car

Today we built the Power Car and students seemed to have a fun time, while we didn’t have enough time to learn about gear ratios, the children learned the basic skills of assembling pieces and getting acquainted with their sets.
Two of the boys were extremely fast in building their sets ( I am not the best with names so it will take me time to learn them). The topic for next week is the Balance. All the children were very good at cleaning up and we hope that they’ll be just as good next time.

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PowerCar

The first class went really well and I was very happy to see the kids excited to play with legos. It also gave us a chance to examine the children’s capabilities and see if they are a right fit for the class. They all finished their projects sooner than the allotted time which was amazing. Every week, the project will build on previous works and will get slightly more difficult, this way the kids will also have more fun by facing a challenge. As a result, starting from next week the children will also be given homework in order to practice the concepts they learn. I will be looking forward to seeing everyone in the class.

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AmbroseU Phase I 20171107 Imagination

The last class turned out to be extremely fun as the kids had the opportunity to use their imagination and build what they liked. It was also a test for them to see whether they could retain the concepts from the previous classes. I was happy to see them using mechanical engineering concepts coupled with electrical rotors to build a complex project. It was not only easy to see their enthusiasm especially in the last class, but also throughout the term. Now that everyone has successfully graduated phase 1 I hope to see them in the next phase that begins in January. 

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PBP Center 20171103 Last Day of Class

Today was a free build day with the option of a challenge. Most students opted for the challenge. The children for their efforts in the previous class received a small reward that was supposed to be shared but was promptly fought over, this was expected.

I truly enjoyed seeing the children put the knowledge that they learned to use during this class and remarking on their growth during the past 8 weeks.

Thank you very much!
See you starside,

Il Ho Cho

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CCS 20171105 Imagination

The last class turned out to be extremely fun as the kids had the opportunity to use their imagination and build what they liked. It was also a test for them to see whether they could retain the concepts from the previous classes. I was happy to see them using mechanical engineering concepts coupled with electrical rotors to build a complex project. It was also easy to see their enthusiasm especially in the last class, but also throughout the term. Now that everyone has successfully graduated phase 1 I hope to see them in the next phase that begins in January.

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ECA 20171101 Imagination

In the last class the kids took the opportunity to work on a project they liked, using their imagination and the concepts they have learned throughout the term. Most of the kids liked the more complicated mechanical projects they had worked on, and so they all used a battery and a motor with their legos. Everyone has been performing amazingly in all of the classes and I was really happy to make sure they received their certificates at the end of the night. We will take a break for a couple of months and start the next phase in January. That phase will be more complicated, but I’m sure our students will be quite capable of finishing them and enjoy the challenge too. 

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CCS Phase I 20171029 Fishing Rod

The kids not only enjoyed this class but were all able to finish it in time, so in the end they had the time to play and experiment with their projects. This was a really fun class, and also educational regarding the concepts of engineering and also efficiency. Next week, in the last class the kids will have an open session to work on anything they like to build.

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AmbroseU Lego Challenge Phase I The Fishing Rod

The kids really seemed to enjoy this project. They partnered up in groups of two and worked on a fishing rod, which had a string and was lifted with a handle. Aside from a fun exercise, it was also good practice in engineering a mechanical device. Some of the kids went even further and added a battery and a motor to the rod. Next week is the last class of the term, and the kids will be instructed to use their imagination to build what they like. They can work individually or in teams again, and in the end they will receive their certificates for passing this phase.

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Communication ECA Phase I Class 7: The Fishing Rod 20171025

The students built a Lego finishing rod and a fish, which is the fishing analogy game. Two students built the model cooperatively and then conducted the session to understand the basis of the pulley system. The section is more about having funs instead of the studying STEM theories. The only important one is the pulley system used in the fishing rod building process. After finishing both the finishing rob and a mimic fish, the students ran a fishing catch competition. All the students finished the model building part and had a big fun.

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