SCECH Training
If you are a teacher looking for current-season SCECH opportunities, you’re in the right spot!
We are an MDE-approved SCECH provider offering hands-on technology training for teachers.
Find Quarkmine programs on the Michigan Online Educator Certification System, or download the schedule below. Be sure to check frequently for updates!
For brief overviews of each workshop take a look at the descriptions below.
Current Workshops
Battling Bots: CAD, Combat, and 3D Printing with SRL Robotics
12.00 SCECHs
CAD, 3D Printing, and Battling Robots!
Are you looking for a workshop that is exciting for you and will empower you to energize your students from 2nd to 12th grade? You'll gain firsthand experience using CAD (computer-aided design) to design robot parts, 3D printing to create them, and then build a robot that leaves an impression on the audience. With thrilling robot combat showdowns and practical guidance, you’ll leave ready to inspire creativity and tech-savviness in your students. The arena awaits—are you ready to lead the charge?
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Soldering - Electrical Wiring and Printed Circuit Boards - SRL Robotics
3.00 SCECHs
CAD, 3D Printing, and Battling Robots!
This hands-on workshop is designed for educators and coaches seeking to deepen their understanding of soldering techniques. Participants will learn how to effectively solder electrical components, including wiring and printed circuit boards (PCBs), essential for building and repairing robots. Although the workshop utilizes Quarkmine's SRL robotics components, the skills acquired can be applied to any electronics platform. The session covers safety protocols, proper tool usage, and vital soldering methods, offering practical skills directly applicable to robotics programs. By the end, attendees will have practiced various soldering techniques and gained confidence in electrical assembly.
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3D Printing and CAD - Moving Beyond Trinkets, Doodads, and Thingiverse
3.00 SCECHs
CAD, 3D Printing, and Battling Robots!
Have you ever wanted to use 3D printing to solve real-world problems? In this Quarkmine workshop, participants will go beyond basic 3D printing projects and learn to design functional, purpose-driven objects using computer-aided design (CAD). Tailored for educators aiming to engage their students in practical problem-solving through 3D printing, this hands-on session focuses on creating custom designs from scratch, rather than relying on pre-made models. The workshop emphasizes designing functional components with real-world applications. By the end, attendees will have the skills to design, print, and refine their own creations, progressing from printers to makers.
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3D Printing and CAD - Precision and Slicing - SRL Robotics
3.00 SCECHs
CAD, 3D Printing, and Battling Robots!
In this Quarkmine workshop, participants will dive into the art and science of designing 3D-printed parts that fit seamlessly with components like motors, wheels, bolts, and batteries. Attendees will learn how to measure components accurately, understand design tolerances for a perfect fit, and which slicer settings have the biggest impact on robots. This hands-on session is ideal for those looking to take their CAD skills to the next level, creating functional, real-world components for SRL combat robotics and other mechanical projects. By the end, participants will have the expertise to design and print parts crucial for practical working systems.
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