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 All course registrations includes a hardware pack which is taken home by each participant after the course. During the two day course we focus on writing PBASIC code and interfacing electronic circuits to the BASIC Stamp® module. Day 1 is geared toward material in the What's a Microcontroller text and Day 2 focuses on Robotics with the Boe-Bot® robot. Throughout the class we challenge (and help) the instructors write code and customize circuits to achieve different goals. There is no prerequisite for the class. However, some programming experience and familiarity with simple schematics is helpful.
 This class is intended for educators - high school, vo-tech, college, and university instructors are invited. The $195 fee includes instruction and the Educator's Course Hardware Pack (a special kit offered exclusively at courses). This kit is provided to the host at no charge assuming that we meet the minimum enrollment of 12 participants. If the enrollment reaches 20+ then the host instructor will receive a free Understanding Signals with the Parallax Digital Oscilloscope. The class limit is dependent upon the PC Lab, although we consider the maximum group size to be 30 people. Parallax provides 1 instructor to lead the class.
From the sponsoring educational institution we require the following to ensure a successful course:
(a) A computer laboratory with a minimum of 15 PC's that have serial port connections. The Required Editor software needs to be installed before the course. LCD Projector Screen is also a requirement.
(b) Notification to your local and state technology groups that the course will occur. Hosts should be willing to actively market the course at the local level. Parallax provides each host with a .pdf course flyer which is ideal for displaying in local libraries, community centers, teacher lounges, etc. In addition to the flyer, we advertise the courses online and contact our educational discussion groups (Parallax Educators).
(c) Approval that Parallax handles registration for the course. We process registration received by online orders and school purchase orders. If you have the ability to organize registration of a minimum educational group of 15 or more persons, then we can revisit the registration process. We can be flexible to meet your course needs and hold a course sponsored by the school district.
(d) The hosting school provides lunches or a facility where participants may purchase lunch. Parallax may opt to pay for lunch expenses based on the standard registration fees. We prefer to keep the meals simple and well-planned in order to get back to having fun in the lab.
 If you are interested in hosting a course, it is recommended to make plans several months in advance. The highly sought after summer courses are usually scheduled 6-12 months in advance. Please contact Stamps in Class (mailto:stampsinclass@parallax.com) to schedule a BASIC Stamp Educator's Course at your school. Visit the course information and course registration pages for more information. |
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