About Robot Man
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With 28 years experience as a classroom teacher, and 4 years as Robot Man, Steve Reiher knows how to engage an audience!
"There's no reason why learning shouldn't be fun! No matter what the age, put a bunch of people in a room full of robotic equipment and the excitement and energy is exhilarating. Throw in some challenges, a few Dad jokes and iPads and it's a recipe for a really enjoyable and educational experience. I like to make sure every participant is having a positive experience and, by the end of our time together, they feel better about themselves and the people around them. My goal is to make everyone feel a little smarter and more enthusiastic about learning and achieving." Robot Man is based in Tasmania, Australia, but does travel to Victoria, occasionally. |
Steve Reiher
Business Name: Robot Man ABN: 36 874 413 040 |
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I am an experienced teacher
I have full teacher registration and I have over 20 years' experience of teaching robotics in the classroom. I have been a classroom teacher for 28 years, teaching from Grade 1 right through to year 12, specialising in ICT, Robotics and Media. I can pitch to any age! |
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I have a lot of robots!
Up to $25000 worth of equipment can be brought into your school, so it really is good value for money. I have also built many resources to accompany my robots such as Sumo Wrestling arenas, soccer fields, mazes, large board games and more! |
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Guaranteed Engagement
No matter what your student’s experience is, I can cater for the needs of any ability. Teachers often comment to me, "I cannot believe how engaged everyone is!" |
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Impressive Track record
I have been to over 60 Tassie schools. All of them mention how they would like to have me back again. When looking at these schools, the average school has booked me 2.3 times. See the list of schools and many testimonials from Tassie teachers here |
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Highly flexible and reliable
Good communication, punctuality and reliability are prioritised. I will always try my best to make you happy! Whether it's a single class or a whole school or anything in-between, I have you covered. |
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Digital technologies... TICK
Coding and constructing using the latest cutting edge technologies such as Cubelets, Dash, Lego Mindstorms EV3 and Spike Prime, I will help you tick lots of boxes in your Digital Technologies curriculum. |
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No fuss booking!
Pick a date and you are almost done! Pay nothing until after the incursion. Your school will be invoiced after the incursion. A quote is easy to organise, but prices are also on my website. If you need to postpone or cancel, no worries! No cancellation fees. |
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Professional Learning Opportunities
Robot Man has helped dozens of teachers gain confidence with their own digital technology teaching by conducting several Professional Learning sessions. After school or during the day... no worries! No group is too big or too small. Plenty of hands-on fun! |
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Everything is brought to you!
Forget excursions! Incursions are far more efficient and effective. You just provide the space, and I bring everything else. Carpet/No Carpet is fine. No internet or devices needed. No furniture or other equipment required. |
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Free Follow-up Activities (for all ages)
After each workshop teachers are provided with a link to some great follow-up activities (that do not require robots). These worksheets were created by Robot Man and are great for reflection and even assessment. Don't worry! Teacher solutions/answer sheets are also provided! |
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I believe that coding and robotics are amazing avenues into 'real learning'.
If people are engaged, learning takes place. My goal is that at the end of the day, everyone walks away thinking, "That was fantastic!" Gone are the days where a teacher is expected to know everything. Rather, we are facilitators that guide and inspire kids into being life-long learners. We live in an age where technology is more accessible than ever, and if you are not using it, your kids are missing out. Steve Reiher (Robot Man) |
Why am I Robot Man?
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I believe that most teachers want to see their students enjoy school. I believe students love new technologies and thrive when given a chance to use it creatively. I believe school should be fun. When it is fun, learning takes place. I believe I get students to be genuinely excited about learning. I believe what I do is excellent for relationships and self esteem. It can lead to successes in other areas of school life. I believe coding and robotics encourages creativity and inspires students to show initiative. I believe coding and robotics teach kids to persevere, because no-one ever gets their code or their robot perfect the first time. I believe coding and robotics helps students become resilient. It encourages good sportsmanship. Some of the kids I teach shine brightest when they are making or coding a robot. It might be the only thing they are good at; but they instantly earn the respect of everyone around them. Things learnt while playing with robots, can last a lifetime. |
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