Greg Smith (smith_greg@salkeiz.k12.or.us) is a veteran FIRST(tm) Tech Challenge (FTC) and VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) coach, and a long time teacher with a passion for helping students succeed. Currently, Greg teaches computer science, robotics and engineering courses at West Salem High School, while coaching an active VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) club of five to eight teams. […]
Fall Conference 2017
West Salem 2016
West Salem High School, June 27 – 29 VEX Robotics led by Greg Smith Please bring your own VEX kit if you have one Graduate Credit optional through WOU Teaching Computational Thinking led by Becka Morgan No programming experience necessary Agile Software Methodology led by Pete Steinfeld Industry methods that work for robotics and other […]
Southern Oregon 2016
Southern Oregon August 16-18 Making the Most of Mobiles led by Gary Laipply Ideas, tips, webtools, and apps for using iPads or other mobile devices in the classroom. Please bring your own mobile device, a laptop, and charging cables. Chromebooks in Your Classroom led by David Cosand and JP Newman Focus on integration, management, student […]
VEX Robotics
Whether coaching a competitive VEX Robotics team or looking to incorporate a cost effective robotics platform into your in school or after school program, this session is for you. This is a hands-on workshop where participants will get firsthand experience designing, building, driving and programming a robot using the VEX platform.