Technology

The TRC Technology learning domain covers fundamental concepts in engineering technology including 3D Printing and Computer Aided Design (CAD), engineering thinking, basic electricity, advanced electronics, robotic systems, pneumatics, engineering design, prototyping, safety, and many more engineering technology topics integrated throughout our technology programs.
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

3D Printing and Design

Introductory course to 3D printing and Computer Aided Design (CAD) using MakerBot 3D printers and OnShape CAD program.

Basic Electricity

Basic electrical theory including current, voltage, resistance, and digital logic as well as fundamentals of programming. 

Arduino Electronics 

Explore Arduino electronics and robotic systems including motors, circuits, sensors and programming.

Aerospace Engineering

Explore the foundations of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering using airplanes, EDFs, drones, and other aircraft structures.

Robotics

The TRC Robotics learning domain covers designing and building autonomous and driver controlled robots. Content areas include robot systems, locomotion, communications, control, sensors, end effectors, and conveyance systems. TRC robotics classes provides students with an in-depth look at the mechanics, electronics, and programming behind real high-tech robotics.

ROBOTICS CLASSES

Robotics Discovery (K-2)

Discover the challenging and exciting world of robotics using the LEGO WeDo robotics curriculum to learn the foundations of robotics and coding using blocks.

Robotics Exploration (3-5)

Explore robotics and coding focusing on the fundamentals of robotics and coding with LEGO Spike Essential and coding in blocks to learn and grow in robotics learning essential skills.

Robotics Challenge (6-8)

Challenge students in computational thinking and the engineering design process with this Robotics Challenge curriculum using LEGO Spike Prime robots to continue learning new skills.

Robotics Engineering (9-12)

Engineer advanced robotics using REV Robotics engineering curriculum, electric circuits, electronics, mechanics, design, and the engineering design cycle to build advanced robotics solutions.

Computer Science

The TRC Computer Science domain promotes computational thinking and basic robotics programming by providing introductory coding courses in Blocks, Python, Javascript, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), Operating Systems (OS), and Cybersecurity. An emphasis is placed on coding and AI programs used in robotics. We also explore Computer Science topics using games such as Minecraft EDU and eSports as a fun and exciting way to learn to code through playful learning approaches.
COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science

Broaden your knowledge of computers by learning basic foundations of computer science, game development and web development.

Coding in Blocks

Coding fundamentals and program logic is taught using blocks in all of our elementary robotics classes including drones, LEGO Robotics Exploration and Robotics Discovery.

Coding FUNdamentals

Coding FUNdamentals is specially designed to teach computational thinking and computer science concepts to younger students.

Coding in Python

Learn the most popular text-based coding language (Python) while flying drones or building robots.

Cybersecurity

Cyber threats affect us all, and cybersecurity jobs continue to grow. The world needs diverse, tech-savvy cyber professionals to defend against shrewd digital adversaries.

networking

Networking technology powers the Internet. A strong foundational knowledge of networks can lead to a successful career in IT and Cybersecurity.

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