In this episode I speak with Torrey Proctor. He has been the TK-5th Grade STEM instructor in Spencer, IA for the last five years. He is a Certified MakerBot (3D Printers) Operator & Curriculum Creator. Experienced Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in 3D Printing, Grade School STEM Instruction, Code, Robotics, Digital Sculpting, and Digital Painting. Strong business development professional with a MS focused in Education Media Design Technology from Full Sail University.

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Topics We Explore

The process and the journey of building R2-D2 robots and more
How does this work connect to the classroom?
The power of robotics
How to be efficient in the classroom with open-ended engineering challenges
The importance of crafting a story of your journey of learning as an educator to earn grants and funding.
How does Torrey have the students document their learning?
Building a robot in greater detail
How to get started in making a large project such as robotic droid