Robotics and Mechatronics / Robotics Competition Club
Computer Requirements
OS
Windows 10
Browser
Latest Chrome browser. 64 bit.
CPU
i5 or similar with 64 Bit architecture
RAM
4 GB. Recommended 8 GB
Screen Resolution
1280 width or more
Internet Connectivity
High Speed / broadband connection (15Mbps). Wired connection is
preferred
Game Coding and Design Program
Windows
- Windows 10 (64-bit only – all editions)
- 2 GHz processor recommended I5 and up
- 4 GB RAM recommended 8GB
- DirectX 11 recommended latest DirectX 12
- 1024 x 768 display recommended 1280 width and more
- 3 GB free hard disk space at the least
Terms:
Care, Supervision and Safety: Note that online programming cannot serve as, and does not replace in-home child-care and/or safety supervision. It is assumed and understood that a parent or guardian responsible for any child registered in Aspiring Minds /Ravbrampton online programs, will be present in the home at the time of the online meetings. Should an emergency occur, aspiring Minds Inc. will make every effort to contact the parent/guardian listed on the registration form – expecting them to be nearby, in the home and able to assist.
Virtual Programs:
Aspiring Minds Inc is committed to maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for all participants.
Supervised Account Creation:
We use various virtual classroom tools to conduct our online, virtual camps, programs and sessions, which will be administered by a parent or guardian. We try to avoid using Zoom as students under the age 18 may not create a Zoom account, based on the terms of service laid out on zoom.us
Best Practices for Using Virtual Classroom in Your Home
- Set up your lessons in a supervised area, as opposed to a closed room. This allows parents to easily monitor their children’s experience.
- Clear the immediate area around your device to allow for a neutral background.
- Show your child how to turn off their microphone and video, should they wish to do so at any time.
- Make other family members aware that your child will be participating in a virtual meeting, so they may avoid appearing in the background, if desired.
- Talk to your children about appropriate conduct in a virtual setting. Explore It! Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate language and behaviour, included but not limited to swearing, discriminatory language, adult or discriminatory images, or any other conduct deemed inappropriate for participants under the age of 18. Any such conduct will result in the student’s removal from the virtual camp, program, lesson or session.
Aspiring Minds:
All our virtual programs will be held using a web conferencing tool. To ensure privacy each meeting will have a unique link and password. We have enacted a number of extra security features to maintain your privacy such as:
- private chat will be usually be disabled so that everyone can see the conversation between them and the instructor
- meeting participants will not be able to change their names or ID
- we have the option to use waiting rooms if there is a breach in privacy
- only the instructor will be able to record the lessons
- Enabling the option for the meeting host to “lock” the meeting room, which does not allow any new participants to join the meeting once it has started.
- Enabling the option for the meeting host to expel a participant from the meeting if necessary.
- Enabling the meeting host to mute participants or turn off participants’ videos.
- Disabling the option for meeting participants to share their screen or computer sound during the lesson. Only the instructor will have this option to make a student a presenter
- Occasional recording lessons for safety and for internal continuous improvement analysis
Electronic communication:
Aspiring Minds/Ravbrampton primary forms of communication are email and Text messages. We do not distribute email addresses or phone numbers to third parties unless required to do so to use a purchased service or as required by law. Occasionally emails are sent by us to notify parents of our upcoming programs. All parents can unsubscribe from our commercial mailing list by replying to any one of our emails with the word “unsubscribe”.
Payments:
Payment in full at the time of registration for any of our programs is the only means of securing a spot. All spots must be fully paid before the first class or session.
Refunds and Credits:
We will not offer any refund after the start of our program. Refunds are only available by request up to 24 hours before the start of our program, email to info@ctwbrampton.com the registration fee will be refunded (minus a small administration fee of 12%) OR a credit will be issued for use in a future program, camp, session or lesson with a 6 month expiry.
Attendance and Participation:
Attendance and participation in our programs virtually or in-person is the responsibility of the registrant. It is recommended that participants test all equipment prior to the start of any program, to ensure easy participation. We will do an online attendance for the first few minutes of a session start. No time will be made-up if a student misses a session or lesson. Should you encounter problems trying to enter an online meeting, please contact us right away at 4166246121 or at info@ctwbrampton.com
Photos and Recording:
As mentioned during your registration we, Aspiring Minds/ Ravbrampton/RavX has the right to publish, without charge photographs or images taken of all child during their participation in any of our program, or copies of their work or creation. These images or photographs or copies of their work may be used in Aspiring Minds Inc publications or website, including electronic publication, promotional material, advertising or similar ways. Also, we will occasionally record our lessons for opportunities for improvement, and safety
