FIRST
® Tech Challenge Academy Course Description (grades 7-12)
Join us for 
FIRST
® Tech Challenge Academy in-person professional development at the STEM Innovation Academy High School in Calgary, AB, Canada. You will work with other teachers during this five-day, 40 hour learning experience that provides you with all the tools you need to facilitate this 
FIRST
®
 
program and achieve STEM learning objectives in your classroom.
This professional development is designed for new and experienced teachers, facilitators, coaches, and mentors to enhance their overall 
FIRST
®
 
program knowledge.
PLEASE NOTE: 
This course is more intense than our two-day sessions, please read the description carefully to choose the best option for you. The Academy starts on Monday, July 21, 2025 through Friday, July 25, 2025 from
 8:30am - 5:30pm.
As a participant in the 
FIRST
® Tech Challenge immersive learning experience you will:
Work in small groups with other attendees using a 
FIRST
® Tech Challenge robot
Understand how to code using Blockly programming software
Explore the essential components of the 
FIRST
®
 
Tech Challenge program
Feel comfortable using hardware and software components of FIRST Tech Challenge robotics kits in addition to fabrication techniques and 3D printing
Understand how to code using Blockly programming software using autonomous and remote-control utilizing Tensor Flow, Inertial Measurement Units, and Sensors
Utilize, model, and reinforce the 
FIRST 
® Core Values
Learn how to facilitate hands-on activities for the classroom or after-school programs and more
Participate in the 
FIRST
®
 
experience from a student's point of view and more!
FIRST® 
will provide for use during professional development:
Either REV or goBILDA® robot Set
Control and Communication Set
Electronics Module and Sensor Set
You need to bring:
Computer with software downloaded* and Internet Access - 
Windows preferred
*Note: please download, install, and update the software before arriving to the training
:
 REV Hardware client 
– 
https://docs.revrobotics.com/rev-hardware-client/
. This program is needed for all electronic hardware used to build the 
FIRST
® Tech Challenge robot. 
This program only operates on MS Windows OS device.
Mac Users:
 Please note that an Apple OS version of the hardware client is currently unavailable. To update the firmware and hardware, please refer to the 
FIRST
® Tech Challenge support documentation for detailed instructions on utilizing Manual Update Method 2 as outlined by REV. Instruction are found at 
https://ftc-docs.firstinspires.org/en/latest/ftc_sdk/updating/controlhub_os/Updating-the-Control-Hub-OS.html
LOCAL HOTEL OPTIONS
LOCAL FOOD OPTIONS
Please contact the Professional Services department if you have additional questions FIRSTProfessionalServices@firstinspires.org.
PLEASE NOTE - 
Cancellation Policy
:
Participant Cancellation: 
Paid 
FIRST
®
 
Professional Development is nonrefundable. If you are unable to attend the paid Professional Development and need to cancel your registration, you may reschedule up to one time to a future date, but within 12 months of the original date. Substitutions (one individual for another) are allowed at any time. Please let us know your intent 
within 72 hours
 before the start date by sending an email to FIRSTProfessionalServices@firstinspires.org. If you do not 
cancel within 72 hours
 and do not attend the workshop you will forfeit the opportunity to reschedule.
NOTE: If you reside in Connecticut, Hawaii, New Mexico, South Dakota, or West Virginia sales tax applies. Please email FIRSTProfessionalServices@firstinspires.org to receive registration payment instructions for these states, or to provide us with a tax exempt form. Full payment must be received for admission to this session. If payment is received without applicable taxes, we will contact you.
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