Introduction:
In support of MDEC #mydigitalmaker movement and MOE’s initiatives to transform Malaysian youth from digital users to producers in the digital economy, Cytron Technologies – rero EDUteam will continue with our initiatives to bring robotics and coding to the masses.
In 2019, rero EDUteam will host the first ever rero Educators Conference to gather teachers who are actively involved in rero robotics and coding programmes. The conference serves as a platform for teachers/schools to share experiences and explore ideas for collaboration. During the conference, training will also be provided to further equip and empower the teachers.
In March and April, rero EDUteam will visit each state in Malaysia to conduct competition briefing and free workshop for teachers who are new to this platform. There will be two tracks, namely Arduino-Maker UNO track and rero Robotics track. Teachers will also be provided with training resources to coach their students. RAC state level competitions will be held in July, followed by national level competition in September, and finally ASEAN/international level, which will be held in November alongside Kuala Lumpur Engineering and Science Fair, KLESF’19.
Aims and Objectives:
The overall aim of this programme is to enhance interest in STEM education by introducing robotics and coding to students. Our objectives are as follows:-
1. To introduce robotics and coding to more students.
2. To train teachers and student leaders to be certified instructors/facilitators.
3. To provide students with access to robotics kit and education.
4. To provide opportunities for more students to participate in robotics and coding competitions.*Cytron Technologies is a local tech company that designs, manufactures and distributes electronic and educational robotic products such as rero Educational Robotics Kit and Maker UNO (Arduino-UNO compatible) Edu Kit. **rero EDUteam is the education arm of Cytron Technologies.
Here’s our tentative schedule for 2019.
*Tentative dates and venues. Subject to change. Please join rero Telegram Group www.rero.io/telegramto get the latest updates.
**To register, please scroll down for the registration links.
Please click the respective links below to register.
rero Educators Conference – Register [HERE]
Limited seats. First come, first served.
RAC’19 Competition Briefing and Workshop for Teachers
Registration deadline is 15th February 2019.
- Perlis Session. Register [HERE]
- Kedah Session. Register [HERE]
- Penang Session. Register [HERE]
- Perak Session. Register [HERE]
- Selangor Session. Register [HERE]
- KL Session. Register [HERE]
- Putrajaya Session. Register [HERE]
- Negeri Sembilan and Melaka Session. Register [HERE]
- Johor Session. Register [HERE]
- Kelantan Session. Register [HERE]
- Terengganu Session. Register [HERE]
- Pahang Session. Register [HERE]
- Sabah Session. Register [HERE]
- Sarawak Session. Register [HERE]
RAC’19 State/Regional Level Qualifying Rounds
Registration opens on 1st May 2019. Registration deadline is 31st May 2019.
FAQ
Can my school join if we have no experience in robotics and coding?
Absolutely. Rero platform is beginner friendly and we provide training and resources to help teachers/students get started on this exciting journey. Our vision is to bring robotics and coding to the masses by making quality robotics and coding education and kits available, affordable and attainable for all.
What are the categories for 2019? What kit(s) and programming software do we need to participate?
| Categories | Required Kit | Programming Software |
| Live Coding Challenge with rero:micro | rero:micro robot | Microsoft MakeCode Editor |
| Live Coding Challenge with rero Jr | rero Basic Set | rero Planner |
| Build Your Own Robot Challenge | rero Standard Set | rero Planner |
| Arduino-Maker UNO Challenge | Maker UNO Edu Kit | Arduino IDE |
How much does it cost to purchase kits?
How can we purchase kits?
You can purchase/rent the required kits from WNF Resources Sdn. Bhd. You can also contact us if you would like to engage trainers to coach your students.
For further information, you can contact Mr. Hafizuddin at 013-8932707 or email to hafizuddin@mywnf.com