alice-teacher Program problem

[EILEEN PELUSO]

Hi Janice,
I've done some summer workshops with middle school students.  In 2007, it was one 2-hour session that was structured with no time for the students to experiment.  It grew into four 1.5 hour sessions in 2008.  We offered a "2 week" version in 2009 that consisted of eight 1.5 hour sessions.  For the past two years, we've returned to the four session format and have started to repeat materials.  The materials can be found at:

http://www.lycoming.edu/~pelusoem/SummerOutreach/BU2007.htm
http://www.lycoming.edu/~pelusoem/SummerOutreach/BU2008.htm
http://www.lycoming.edu/~pelusoem/SummerOutreach/BU2009.htm
http://www.lycoming.edu/~pelusoem/SummerOutreach/BU2010.htm


I extended these materials for a 2-week unit of instruction that I delivered to high school students (they're also appropriate for middle school student though) in the region which the teachers followed up with a week or so of time to allow the students to create their own projects.  They can be downloaded from a link on the following page:



www.lycoming.edu/~pelusoem/Sabbatical2010/<http://www.lycoming.edu/~pelusoem/Sabbatical2010/>



I'd be happy to answer any questions that you have, and would welcome any comments and suggestions you may have.

Best wishes,

Eileen




From: alice-teachers-bounces+pelusoem=lycoming.edu at lists.andrew.cmu.edu [mailto:alice-teachers-bounces+pelusoem=lycoming.edu at lists.andrew.cmu.edu] On Behalf Of Janice Carpini
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 10:46 AM
To: Alice educators
Subject: Re: alice-teacher Program problem

Hello everyone!
I'm just beginning to teach this to middle school students.   They love to just jump in and create "stuff".
Does anyone have, and is willing to share, a lesson you prepared that I can begin with.   Something step by step, but more on a middle schoolers level?
This forum is great, however, I'm going to have to get used to the "higher level" functions, etc.
Thanks a bunch
Janice

From: alice-teachers-bounces+carpinijanice=rockwood.k12.mo.us at lists.andrew.cmu.edu [mailto:alice-teachers-bounces+carpinijanice=rockwood.k12.mo.us at lists.andrew.cmu.edu] On Behalf Of A. Jeff Goldstein
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 10:58 AM
To: Alice educators
Subject: Re: alice-teacher Program problem

If the shark is moving, this must be looped, otherwise, it's only good for one instant where ever the shark is located at that time.

Jeff


From: alice-teachers-bounces+ajeff.goldstein=vbschools.com at lists.andrew.cmu.edu [mailto:alice-teachers-bounces+ajeff.goldstein=vbschools.com at lists.andrew.cmu.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Higgins
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 8:12 AM
To: Alice educators
Subject: alice-teacher Program problem

Hi All -
One of my students is having a problem with an if...else statement.  I have used the same setup myself, coupled with a loop, and had it work fine.  As is, the lifeboat does not ever recognize the shark, even if the shark is literally in the boat.  If you have a moment to look and get back to me, I would really appreciate it.  I have put in a screenshot of the bulk of the program.  My hunch is that one of his events is causing the problem, but still just can't figure it out.
Thanks to all,
Emily Higgins
BRHS
Boothbay Harbor, Maine[Screen shot 2011-11-02 at 8.10.44 AM.png]
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