The Schleswig Tech Club has 33 members this year that are
working in five different areas: Minecraft, Robotics, Memory Book, Multi-Media,
and School News. We meet each morning at
7:30 to work on individual and group projects.
Besides putting in extra time to work on technology projects, the Robotics
and Multi-Media groups are getting ready for a statewide virtual competition this
spring.
The Robotics groups are using the Lego Mindstorm kits to
build and program a robot to solve a dirty or mundane situation. After their programing is complete, they will
then have to film their robot in action preforming its job. Their video and an accompanying essay are
what will be judged against other middle schools in the state.
Our Multi-Media kids had to develop an idea for a wearable
tech product that they could sell to their peers. They then had to create websites, commercials,
logos, and posters to sell their “product concept”. This group is so lucky to have Aaron Lingren,
Schleswig Alum and designer for bluespace creative in Denison, as their Tech
Mentor. Aaron comes in twice a month to
be a sounding board for all the ideas that our kiddos come up with. This group will also submit their work electronically
to be judged against other schools in the state.
I would like to thank all of these Tech Club kids for their
dedication to the program. Not only do
they come in early to work, but they stay after school frequently to
troubleshoot their projects and to help others.
These kids continue to amaze me with their self-directed learning and
willingness to be technology leaders here at school!
