Virtual and Remote Learning is changing the way many think about education.
This list includes resources for BotsIQ teachers who want to increase their students’ technical knowledge and skills.
If you have a resource that we can add to the list, please send to Michel Conklin at [email protected].
Online Resources
BotsIQ Academy – https://form.jotform.com/conklin/BotsIQ_Academy
- Tooling U-SME – https://www.toolingu.com/
- SolidProfessor – https://www.solidprofessor.com/
- Mastercam University – https://www.mastercam.com/national-robotics-league/
TITANS of CNC – https://academy.titansofcnc.com/
Haas Certification Program – Basic Mill Operator Course – https://learn.haascnc.com/
Additional Haas Learning Resources – https://www.haascnc.com/myhaas/Haas_Learning_Resources.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Digital_Reasources_graphic
Fun.com (shout out to Jess for sharing!!) – https://www.fun.com/guide-to-fun-experimental-science-projects.html
Toyota Introduction to Manufacturing Lesson Plans – https://files.constantcontact.com/df7d53ca501/f2399946-3957-47f1-9ac8-4363a7efe192.pdf
CMU CS Academy – https://academy.cs.cmu.edu/splash
Code Academy – https://www.codecademy.com/
Edge Factor – https://www.edgefactor.com/V5/pages/zonedyn.aspx?z=87
Autodesk Design Academy – https://academy.autodesk.com/
CTE Online – https://www.cteonline.org/
camInstructor Resource Hub – https://blog.caminstructor.com/working-learning-or-teaching-from-home?utm_campaign=Mastercam%20Video%20Blog&utm_content=122609309&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-369309920192364
Manufacture Your Future – Resources, including Virtual Learning Experiences – https://www.manufactureyourfuture.com/
Sandvik – https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/en-us/services/education/pages/e-learning.aspx
Siemens STEM Activities – https://www.siemensstemday.com/educators/activities
Make: Community – Hands-on STEM Activities – https://makercamp.com/project-library/
Teach Engineering – STEM Curriculum for K-12 – https://www.teachengineering.org/
Try Engineering – STEM Lesson Plans K-12 – https://tryengineering.org/teachers/lesson-plans/
Amazon Future Engineer – Virtual Robotics and Coding Classes – https://gocoderz.com/amazon-future-engineer/ (currently free)
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy – some of the work can be done remotely with limited resources – https://www.cs2n.org/premium (Extended Premium Access Trial to 90 days)
Discover E – collection of Engineering and STEM content and activities; sort by hands-on activities, videos, websites, games, and lessonplans – http://www.discovere.org/our-activities
Mitsubishi Material’s FREE E-Learning Courses – 11 courses in drilling, milling, turning, threading, tool grades, and workpiece materials – https://diaedgemtecnc.lpages.co/mtec-online-courses/
Pittsburgh STEAM Channel – Youtube videos with STEAM challenges and activities – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCClaLgFKM6DuRAcO8WbdQ_w/videos
The Consortium for Public Education – Career Journeys Videos – https://www.theconsortiumforpubliceducation.org/skill-building-games-3-4-2/careerjourneys/
Free CAD / CAM Software for Students and Educators
Autodesk Fusion 360 – https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators
Autodesk Inventor – https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/inventor-professional
SOLIDWORKS (through NRL) – https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/6762f6652a04487ca9786fcb06b84cb5
SOLIDWORKS App for Kids – https://www.swappsforkids.com/apps/style-it/
OnShape Free – https://www.onshape.com/products/free
Google Sketchup – https://www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free
Mastercam (through NRL) – https://www.mastercam.com/national-robotics-league/
Tinkercad (Has 3D Design, Electronics, and Codeblocks) – https://www.tinkercad.com/
GrabCAD – https://grabcad.com/
Apps / Games
Cube Cut – Available in Google Play, Apple App Store, and Amazon – https://www.simcoachgames.com/games/
MechLife: Manufacturing Career Quest – Available in Google Play, Apple App Store, and Amazon – https://www.simcoachgames.com/games/
Other Career Readiness Games are available from Simcoach Games – Available in Google Play, Apple App Store, and Amazon – https://www.simcoachgames.com/games/
Smart Manufacturing 2 App – https://www.ptc.com/en/solutions/digital-manufacturing/smart-mfg-app
Online virtual tours
Sentry – https://sentry-equip.com/factory-virtual-tour
Toyota Tour – https://www.tourtoyota.com/kentucky
Manufacture Your Future – several virtual field trips – https://www.manufactureyourfuture.com/VirtualFieldTrip/US
Catalyst Connections – What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Videos – https://www.whatssocool.org/video-library/
Additional Resources
WQED Future Jobs – videos with discussion guides – https://www.wqed.org/future-jobs
Zoom Meeting – Video Conferencing – Free – https://zoom.us/
Google Meetups – Online Meetings – Free – https://meet.google.com/_meet?utm_campaign=DonanimHaber&utm_medium=referral&authuser=1&utm_source=DonanimHaber
Free Conference Call – https://www.freeconferencecall.com/online-meetings
AIU3 and tranformED’s Pop Up PLNs (Professional Learning Networks) hosts daily webinars (at 11:00AM and 3:00PM) covering a variety of virtual and online technologies and teaching practices – https://www.aiu3.net/Page/4914
Discovery Education’s STEM Careers Coalition – https://stemcareerscoalition.org/
EVERFI
- Financial Literacy – https://everfi.com/courses/k-12/financial-literacy-high-school/
- Marketplaces – Investing Basics – https://everfi.com/courses/marketplaces-investing-basics/
- NFTE Venture – Entrepreneurial Expedition – https://everfi.com/courses/venture-entrepreneurial-expedition/
- Endeavor – STEM Career Exploration Activities for Middle School – https://everfi.com/courses/k-12/endeavor-stem-career-activities-middle-school/
- Keys to your Future – https://everfi.com/courses/k-12/college-career-readiness/