How Robotics Helps DHH Students Develop STEM and Other Vital Life Skills

Workshop description

The presentation will revolve around how robotics and coding lead to innovative and critical thinking skills in students. Along the way, students learn soft skills, team collaboration (internally and externally), interview skills and other vital life skills. Additionally, the presentation will address math, science, and computer science educational standards. Team mentors have found ways to incorporate students of various backgrounds and needs into their programs.

Presented by Harry Wood. 

Harry Wood

Harry is a STEM Trainer with a science background. He started out as the math/science specialist and now emphasizes learning through Robotics for STEM education. He tries to combine his 18 years of experience as a teacher of the D/d/HH with the best practices of STEM education into a cohesive model. Prior to his current position, Harry taught students in high school science at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind from 2003-2016. Originally hailing from Maryland, he provides support & enthusiasm in robotics and computer science/coding among many other things. He has a love for gardening and pickleball.