Monday, April 27, 2020

Plan and Schedule for the rest of the year

Students (and Parents and Guardians)

This will be the structure for my Mechatronics class going forward for the rest of the year. Each student from AM or PM will have 2 classes a week that I expect them to attend.  AM is Tues and Thur.  PM is Mon and Wed, Students are expected to attend 2 classes.  If their scheduled works,  AM students can attend a PM class and PM students can attend an AM class... but they are all expected to attend at least 2 classes each week.    I'm also setting up on Wed a specific session for the 8 but computer build. 

I will be taking an Official Attendance Roll that is reported back to home schools. We are being asked to document the number of students present and participating in class.  You will be marked "Present" if you are present during: Virtual meetings or watching Class Videos, or attending the office hours, checking and doing assignments in Google classroom.  If you do these things, you will be marked "present".  If, on the other hand, a student that does not meet any of the rationale criteria above for the previous week, they will be marked "absent".  

For the AM students this will happen every Tuesday.  For the PM students this will happen Thursdays.

Here is my Weekly schedule plan:   Please check the blog every day... that is where all information, class meeting links, assignments will be listed... as it has been for the whole year... so no surprise... 

Monday - PM class  (AM students welcome)
  • 1:00 - 2:00 - This is the Mechatronics Class for Monday - Specifically for PM, and PM students are expected to attend, but both AM and PM students are welcome. I will lecture on the Python labs and 8 Bit Computer and other stuff. It will also be open for specific Questions Students have
  • 2:00 - 2:30 - Specific Office 1/2 Hour. Students can request time 1-1 to talk about specific questions. This can be through video call, email, chat, txt.
  • I'm also available most other times, so if you have any questions please reach out through Remind Text, Email (jburnham@metroed.net) , or Mechatronics Slack any time, and I'll try to respond.  
  Tuesday - AM class (PM students welcome)
  • 8:00 - 9:00 - This is the Mechatronics Class for Tuesday - Specifically for AM, and AM students are expected to attend, but both AM and PM students are welcome. I will lecture on the Python labs and 8 Bit Computer and other stuff. It will also be open for specific Questions Students have 
  • 9:00 - 9:30 - Specific Office 1/2 Hour. Students can request time 1-1 to talk about specific questions. This can be through video call, email, chat, txt.
  • I'm also available most other times, so if you have any questions please reach out through Remind Text, Email (jburnham@metroed.net) , or Mechatronics Slack any time, and I'll try to respond.    
  
Wednesday - PM class  (AM students welcome)
  • 12:30 - 1:00 - Specific Office 1/2 Hour. Students can request time 1-1 to talk about specific questions. This can be through video call, email, chat, txt.
  • 1:00 - 2:00 - This is the Mechatronics Class for Monday - Specifically for PM, and PM students are expected to attend, but both AM and PM students are welcome. I will lecture on the Python labs and 8 Bit Computer and other stuff. It will also be open for specific Questions Students have
  • I'm also available most other times, so if you have any questions please reach out through Remind Text, Email (jburnham@metroed.net) , or Mechatronics Slack any time, and I'll try to respond.    
  Thursday - AM class (PM students welcome)
  • 8:00 - 9:00 - This is the Mechatronics Class for Thursday - Specifically for AM, and AM students are expected to attend, but both AM and PM students are welcome. I will lecture on the Python labs and 8 Bit Computer and other stuff. It will also be open for specific Questions Students have
  • 9:00 - 9:30 - Specific Office 1/2 Hour. Students can request time 1-1 to talk about specific questions. This can be through video call, email, chat, txt.
  • I'm also available most other times, so if you have any questions please reach out through Remind Text, Email (jburnham@metroed.net) , or Mechatronics Slack any time, and I'll try to respond.  
Special Wednesday class for 8 bit Computer
Wednesday - AM / PM 8 Bit Computer class  (All students welcome)
  • 8:30 - 9:30 - (AM Session)
  • 2:00 - 3:00 - (PM Session)
  • This is the Mechatronics 8 bit computer Class for Wednesday - There is an AM and PM section, but students can attend either one or even both if they want, but Students are expected to attend at least 1 session.  This Mechatronics session is where we will specifically focus on the 8 Bit computer.  I will be showing you where I am, and we will be debugging your builds.
Please reach out if you have any questions.  I'm here to help

-- Mr Burnham

Friday, April 24, 2020

Friday, April 24, 2020 - Python Office Hour at 2:00

Office Hours - Python Lecture and 8 Bit Computer Update
  • 2:00 -2:30
  • Python Office Hour (30 min)
    Friday, April 24⋅2:00 – 2:30pm
    meet.google.com/dpx-xztv-gpj

1) Python Strings LAB 

Python Files LAB Challenges - Lab #1 - #4

Watch these 2 Videos from Dr Chuck Severance
Read the chapter on Files
Here is a coding assignment.  Run them first, and then start editing these labs.  It should be clear where to make the edits.  Follow the printed or commented instructions.  When you think you are done, turn the link to your programs in to the Google classroom assignment.  You will start using the files I/O operations.  Read the Files chapter in the reference guide.

  • Python - Files Lab #5-#8 - See the Files Lab presentation for labs #5 - #8 where you search for, count and print specific strings. Use the file Zim.txt from my Github
    • Count the string "Zim"
    • Find your name, and print the line it's on
    • Count how many emails there are in the file
    • Print just the emails

2) FlipGrid - Only 6 of you have done this... check out who and do yours....

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Thursday, April 23, 2020 - Python Files Lab #5 - #8

Office Hours - Python Lecture and 8 Bit Computer Update
  • 8:30 -9:30 - Thanks to those who joined, if you did not, please check in at 2:00 
  • 2:00 -2:45 Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/wqb-zkek-uxy

1) Take attendance on Google Classroom

2) FlipGrid - Only 6 of you have done this... check out who and do yours....


Special Instructions or Announcements:
Mechatronics Engineering Google Site

Next Week
  • Trade Show - Open Source Community Day #OSSDay is a free, day-long event with presentations and demos on topics such as the latest trends in open-source DevOps strategies, continuous verification processes, AutoML, IoT, cloud development, and much more. Gain insights from open-source evangelists from Microsoft, GitLab, StreamNative, TIBCO, VMware, and others—and prepare to translate those insights into value for your organization.
    Register Open Source Community Day Registration
    When: April 30, 2020
    Where: Virtual event
    Time: 8:00am–6:00pm PDT
    Cost to Attend: Free


3) Python Strings LAB 

Python Files LAB Challenges - Lab #1 - #4

Watch these 2 Videos from Dr Chuck Severance
Read the chapter on Files
Here is a coding assignment.  Run them first, and then start editing these labs.  It should be clear where to make the edits.  Follow the printed or commented instructions.  When you think you are done, turn the link to your programs in to the Google classroom assignment.  You will start using the files I/O operations.  Read the Files chapter in the reference guide.

  • Python - Files Lab #5-#8 - See the Files Lab presentation for labs #5 - #8 where you search for, count and print specific strings. Use the file Zim.txt from my Github
    • Count the string "Zim"
    • Find your name, and print the line it's on
    • Count how many emails there are in the file
    • Print just the emails

    4) Ben Eater's 8 Bit Computer 

    OK, we will spend the the 9:00 - 9;30 and 2:25-2:45 of Thursday Class talking about the 8 Bit Computer and what you should be working on.  Basically find the place you are in the flow in the Mechatronics Google Site for Ben Eater's 8 Bit Computer page and keep working. It is best to use the Focus on Foundations SLACK channel to ask for support questions... this way me, Randy, or any other students can help you.  Just post your question in the right channel.




      Helpful Links

      Wednesday, April 22, 2020

      Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Free Javascript class opportunity, and update on the 8 Bit Computer

      Check out Monday and Tuesdays Blog

      1) Take attendance on Google Classroom

      2) FlipGrid - Only 5 of you have done this... check out who and do yours....


      Special Instructions or Announcements:
      Mechatronics Engineering Google Site

      Wednesday
      Next Week
      • Trade Show - Open Source Community Day #OSSDay is a free, day-long event with presentations and demos on topics such as the latest trends in open-source DevOps strategies, continuous verification processes, AutoML, IoT, cloud development, and much more. Gain insights from open-source evangelists from Microsoft, GitLab, StreamNative, TIBCO, VMware, and others—and prepare to translate those insights into value for your organization.
        Register Open Source Community Day Registration
        When: April 30, 2020
        Where: Virtual event
        Time: 8:00am–6:00pm PDT
        Cost to Attend: Free


      3) Python Strings LAB 

      Python Files LAB Challenges - Lab #1 - #4

      Watch these 2 Videos from Dr Chuck Severance
      Read the chapter on Files
      Here is a coding assignment.  Run them first, and then start editing these labs.  It should be clear where to make the edits.  Follow the printed or commented instructions.  When you think you are done, turn the link to your programs in to the Google classroom assignment.  You will start using the files I/O operations.  Read the Files chapter in the reference guide.

        4) Ben Eater's 8 Bit Computer 

        OK, we will spend the the 9:00 - 9;30 and 2:25-2:45 of Thursday Class talking about the 8 Bit Computer and what you should be working on.  Basically find the place you are in the flow in the Mechatronics Google Site for Ben Eater's 8 Bit Computer page and keep working. It is best to use the Focus on Foundations SLACK channel to ask for support questions... this way me, Randy, or any other students can help you.  Just post your question in the right channel.




          Helpful Links

          Tuesday, April 21, 2020

          Tuesday, April 21 2020 - Keep working on Python and Join the Lecture / Office Hour today

          Check out yesterdays Blog
          Office Hours today
          8:30 - 9:30 Over, thanks Saul for chatting... every one else join in the PM
          1:30-2:30  - Join Hangouts Meet  meet.google.com/abz-hmnt-qko

          1) Take attendance on Google Classroom

          2) FlipGrid - Only 2 of you have done this... check out who and do yours....


          Special Instructions or Announcements:
          Mechatronics Engineering Google Site

          TODAY

          Wednesday



          Next Week
          • Trade Show - Open Source Community Day #OSSDay is a free, day-long event with presentations and demos on topics such as the latest trends in open-source DevOps strategies, continuous verification processes, AutoML, IoT, cloud development, and much more. Gain insights from open-source evangelists from Microsoft, GitLab, StreamNative, TIBCO, VMware, and others—and prepare to translate those insights into value for your organization.
            Register Open Source Community Day Registration
            When: April 30, 2020
            Where: Virtual event
            Time: 8:00am–6:00pm PDT
            Cost to Attend: Free


          3) Python Strings LAB 

          Python Files LAB Challenges - Lab #1 - #4

          Watch these 2 Videos from Dr Chuck Severance
          Read the chapter on Files
          Here is a coding assignment.  Run them first, and then start editing these labs.  It should be clear where to make the edits.  Follow the printed or commented instructions.  When you think you are done, turn the link to your programs in to the Google classroom assignment.  You will start using the files I/O operations.  Read the Files chapter in the reference guide.


            4) Ben Eater's 8 Bit Computer - Stay Tuned... more on this this week.  Sorry it's taking so long to get this booted... Promise, I'll have stuff up later today.. as in by Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!



              Helpful Links

              Monday, April 20, 2020

              Monday, April 20, 2020 - AaannnnnD We Are Back... Welcome back from spring break...

              Aaaaaaaaand We are Back... Mr. Burnham Saying Hello and Python Lab assignment description

              Office hours

              • 9:00 - 9:30 - Sorry You missed it... 
              • 2:00 - 2:30 PM Join Hangouts Meet meet.google.com/fhu-inet-wxc

              1) Take attendance on Google Classroom

              2) FlipGrid 


              Special Instructions or Announcements:
              Mechatronics Engineering Google Site

              • Trade Show - Open Source Community Day #OSSDay is a free, day-long event with presentations and demos on topics such as the latest trends in open-source DevOps strategies, continuous verification processes, AutoML, IoT, cloud development, and much more. Gain insights from open-source evangelists from Microsoft, GitLab, StreamNative, TIBCO, VMware, and others—and prepare to translate those insights into value for your organization.
                Register Open Source Community Day Registration
                When: April 30, 2020
                Where: Virtual event
                Time: 8:00am–6:00pm PDT
                Cost to Attend: Free



              3) Python Strings LAB 

              Python Files LAB Challenges - Lab #1 - #4

              Watch these 2 Videos from Dr Chuck Severance
              Read the chapter on Files
              Here is a coding assignment.  Run them first, and then start editing these labs.  It should be clear where to make the edits.  Follow the printed or commented instructions.  When you think you are done, turn the link to your programs in to the Google classroom assignment.  You will start using the files I/O operations.  Read the Files chapter in the reference guide.


                4) Ben Eater's 8 Bit Computer - Stay Tuned... more on this this week.  Sorry it's taking so long to get this booted... Promise, I'll have stuff up later today



                  Helpful Links

                  Wednesday, April 15, 2020

                  Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - How is Spring Break?

                  Mr. Burnham Saying Hi

                  Stuff You might want to do THIS week

                  Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                  Eventbrite - select events for free, and search for a topic, like Robots, or Coding, or Programming, or Electronics... 
                  • Automation and Robotics - Free virtual conference... I'm totally going.  Sign up now to reserve a spot... But it's in the UK... so it starts at 2:00 AM PST

                  Free, Short Udemy Classes

                  Free Electronics Udemy classes

                  Google YouTube Stuff

                  Python Strings LAB 

                  Here is the code we played with last Tuesday.  Look at This Code and read Strings

                  Here is a coding assignment.  Run it first, and then start editing these labs.  It should be clear where to make the edits.  You should see sections labeled #1 #2 #3... follow the printed or commented instructions.  When you think you are done turn the link to your program in to the Google classroom assignment.  You will use many string methods, and you will need to read and understand the information found in the Strings reference guide.
                  If you started this already maybe you started with this lab... you can keep doing it, but I recommend you to do all the other labs