πLetβs celebrate Mr. Roger Quinlan, a Ramsey educator for 24 years and Daterβs LEGO Robotics Club advisor.
Big impact: LEGO robotics classes encourage students to hone and apply creativity and engineering-based problem-solving skills.
Each week, students are randomly assigned to teams and assigned jobs as builders, coders, technology leaders, or recorders.
They must work together to finish their mission: to have their robot complete an obstacle course.
Students accomplish their goals using many competencies listed in the Profile of a Ramsey Graduate, including collaboration, adaptability, and self-direction. They think critically and creatively as they choose multiple design and coding ideas and reflect on their successes and possible setbacks to prepare for the following week.
What theyβre saying: βThe Dater School Lego Robotics Club is entering its 5th year at Dater School. We want to graciously thank the RPEF, who, through a generous grant, have donated 12 Lego Spike Prime kits. This has allowed us to expand our club this year to have 12 teams of 4 students participating, which is amazing! Thank you RPEF!β - Mr. Roger Quinlan
Whatβs next: The Dater LEGO Robotics Club hopes to present its builds at the Smith School STEM Night on March 20, 2025.
πThank you, Mr. Quinlan! We are excited to see your studentsβ creations!