FIRST® Tech Challenge (grades 8-12)

During this FIRST® Professional Development you will meet remotely with other teachers for seven 2-hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST. The first session starts on Wednesday, January 18 and the last session is on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Please save all of the dates on your calendars; you are expected to attend EVERY session.

As a participant in the FIRST® Tech Challenge immersive learning experience you will:

• Join a cohort and collaborate with other attendees through the FIRST Thinkscape Learning Management System
• Understand how to code using Blockly programming software
• Utilize, model, and reinforce the FIRST Core Values
• Participate in the FIRST experience from a student's point of view
• Learn how to facilitate hands-on activities for the classroom or after-school programs and more!

To participate, you'll need:

• Computer with Internet Access (Recommend second screen or device to allow programming and video communication at the same time)
• *FIRST Tech Challenge robot kit - unbuilt TETRIX OR REV robot
• Control and Communication Set
• Electronics Module and Sensor Set
• A second internet-enabled device to use in connection to your REV control system
• Camera turned on for active participation in hands-on, interactive sessions

*Materials can be purchased with a Class Pack or individual team registration through the FIRST Dashboard.

Please be aware that there have been delays in shipping. If you are ordering new materials please do so immediately. If materials are not received in time for the start of the training we will reschedule you to the next schedule training date. You should plan on choosing a date that allows 3-4 weeks to receive your materials.

PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 4 registered participants are required. You will be notified 1 week prior if there are not a minimum of participants. At that time you will be given additional options to attend a different cohort.

NOTE: If you reside in Connecticut, Hawaii, New Mexico, South Dakota or West Virginia sales tax applies. Please email FIRSTEducation@firstinspires.org to receive registration payment instructions for these states, or to provide us with a tax exempt form. Full payment must be received for admission to this session. If payment is received without applicable taxes, we will contact you.

Cancellation Policy: Paid FIRST Professional Development is nonrefundable. If you are unable to attend the paid Remote Professional Development and need to cancel your registration, you may reschedule up to one time to a future date, but within 12 months of the original date. Substitutions (one individual for another) are allowed at any time. Please let us know your intent within 72 hours before the start date by sending an email to FIRSTEducation@firstinspires.org. If you do not cancel within 72 hours and do not attend the workshop you will forfeit the opportunity to reschedule.