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Saturday, September 1st, 2018
11:00am to 5:30pm North Carolina A&T State University (Academic Classroom Bldg.) |
NC FLL Kick-off Registration is NOW OPEN. Please click on the link below to register.
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The North Carolina FIRST® LEGO League Season Kick-off is a wonderful place for Rookie and Veteran teams to come and learn more about this season's Challenge, attend detailed training workshops, and network with other teams.
Thinking about starting or joining a team, but need more information? We invite you to attend as well! The NC FLL® Planning Committee along with veteran coaches, volunteers, and teams will be on hand to assist with any questions you may have about becoming apart of the NC FLL® community. Attending the workshops at the Kick-off is a great way to learn more about the program and to network with teams from around the state. |
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NC FLL KICK-OFF SCHEDULE
11:00am - Check In
11:30am - Welcome
12:00pm - Guest Speaker
12:30pm - 2:50pm - Workshops (see below)
2:50pm - Snack Break
AFTER THE SNACK BREAK
3:15pm - Students Present
Veteran students will share their experiences from previous invitational competitions.
3:45pm - Rules Q&A
The NC FLL Head Referee will briefly explain overall rules and answer your questions.
4:15pm - Online Resources
An experienced coach will share the many online resources available to teams.
4:30pm - Missions: One and Done (Teams will need a robot and a laptop for this activity.)
Break out sessions: Choose a mission on the table and program for that mission before leaving for the day.
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS
Sessions have been prepared with specific experience levels in mind, however, anyone can attend any session that has space available. Signing up in advance for a session is helpful.
Team Registration Overview
Available at 12:30pm & 1:30pm
Learn more about about how to navigate National Registration with FIRST and NC FLL Qualifier Registration.
*Note: Registration for these sessions are not required.
Workshops for Rookie Teams
*ATTENTION Rookie Teams! - We encourage rookie teams who are new to FLL and haven’t yet started meeting, to sign up for the sessions in room 308.
Room 107- Designed for First Year Teams (Rookies)
12:30pm - Meet the FLL Field
What are all the pieces on the field? How does it all work? What are the rules?
1:20pm - Introductory Programming
Programming with EV3: How to save programs/projects, naming conventions, how to do basic maneuvering programs, etc.
2:10pm - Core Values Activities Session
Team building activities to introduce teams to FLL core values, to get to know each other, and for plain old fun.
Room 108 - for New COACHES, Interested Parents and Guests
12:30pm - Coaching 101
The basics of FLL coaching. Logistics, time management, finding your own coaching style, how to find help, etc.
1:20pm - Embracing the Project
How the team project can change the world. How to make this not your typical school report.
2:10pm - Robots for Coaches
What does the coach need to know? What to do when the students are ‘stuck?’ How to ask the ‘right’ questions to move forward.
Room 209 - Designed for First Year Teams (Rookies)
12:30pm - Core Values Activities Session
Team building activities to introduce teams to FLL core values, to get to know each other, and for plain old fun.
1:20pm - Build a Strong Robot
Can you build a strong chassis? What is a flat back? Is it useful?
2:10pm - What is a project?
What is the goal of the FLL project? How to choose a project. How to make continuous progress. Basics of presentations and project judging.
Room 308 - Designed for first year teams (rookies) with no previous experience or exposure to FLL
12:30pm - Introductory Programming
Programming with EV3: How to save programs/projects, naming conventions, how to do basic maneuvering programs, etc.
1:20pm - Core Values Activities Session
Team building activities to introduce teams to FLL core values, to get to know each other, and for plain old fun.
2:10pm - What comes in the box? (Please bring your own kit)
How to use technic pieces. What are the pieces called? Can I use materials not in the box? What do I do now?
Workshops for 2nd Year Teams
Room 109 - Designed for 2nd Year Teams
12:30pm - Building Team Identity
Core values, games and activities that can be used by your team throughout the season to strengthen your team’s identity.
1:20pm - Programming: The Gyro
An in-depth look at programming with the EV3 gyro sensors
2:10pm - Creative Project Presentations
How to choose a memorable project presentation. What are the choices? Skit, powerpoint, song, poem, sock puppet show, etc.
Room 309 - Designed for 2nd Year Teams
12:30pm - Programming: Next steps
Programming with EV3: myblocks and data wires
1:20pm - How to wow FLL Judges
Experienced FLL Judges will hold a discussion session on what it is they are looking for during interviews. What makes you memorable?
2:10pm - Using Strategy to Plan your Missions
How to group missions and create zones in order to maximize points while more effectively making use of your team’s time and energy.
Workshops for Veteran Teams
Room 211 - Discussion Sessions Facilitated by Veteran COACHES
12:30pm - What does “the kids do the work” mean?
An opportunity to hear from several veterans how they interpret this core value. Ask your specific question. Develop confidence with your interpretation.
1:20pm - So you think you don’t have time for team-builders?
Why intentional team builders are important and how to fit them into your season.
2:10pm - Coaches Round Table
An opportunity to discuss coaching concerns with your peers.
Room 310 - Designed for Veteran Teams
12:30pm - Documenting Your Season
What is an engineering notebook? Why would I use it? Can I use pictures and video? Who should write it? Is a blog a good way to go? Where/how should we share the information? Measure website hits with something like statcounter.
1:20pm - Project: Going the Distance
How to take your world changing idea to the next level. Research - how to find existing solutions and analyze them. Choosing your innovative solution wisely. Making a prototype. Sharing and presenting your project effectively.
2:10pm - Advanced Programming - Menu Systems
How to choose the right menu system for your team to streamline your robot performance and much more.
Room 311 - Designed for Veteran Teams
12:30pm - How to Wow the Judges: Advanced
Experienced FLL Judges will hold a discussion session on what it is they are looking for during interviews. What makes you memorable?
1:20pm - Robot Building: The Next Level -
Can you build a strong chassis? Is a flat back useful? Using interchangeable attachments, gearing systems, etc.
2:10pm - Next steps in programming
Programming with EV3: Experimenting with proportional control
11:00am - Check In
11:30am - Welcome
12:00pm - Guest Speaker
12:30pm - 2:50pm - Workshops (see below)
2:50pm - Snack Break
AFTER THE SNACK BREAK
3:15pm - Students Present
Veteran students will share their experiences from previous invitational competitions.
3:45pm - Rules Q&A
The NC FLL Head Referee will briefly explain overall rules and answer your questions.
4:15pm - Online Resources
An experienced coach will share the many online resources available to teams.
4:30pm - Missions: One and Done (Teams will need a robot and a laptop for this activity.)
Break out sessions: Choose a mission on the table and program for that mission before leaving for the day.
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS
Sessions have been prepared with specific experience levels in mind, however, anyone can attend any session that has space available. Signing up in advance for a session is helpful.
Team Registration Overview
Available at 12:30pm & 1:30pm
Learn more about about how to navigate National Registration with FIRST and NC FLL Qualifier Registration.
*Note: Registration for these sessions are not required.
Workshops for Rookie Teams
*ATTENTION Rookie Teams! - We encourage rookie teams who are new to FLL and haven’t yet started meeting, to sign up for the sessions in room 308.
Room 107- Designed for First Year Teams (Rookies)
12:30pm - Meet the FLL Field
What are all the pieces on the field? How does it all work? What are the rules?
1:20pm - Introductory Programming
Programming with EV3: How to save programs/projects, naming conventions, how to do basic maneuvering programs, etc.
2:10pm - Core Values Activities Session
Team building activities to introduce teams to FLL core values, to get to know each other, and for plain old fun.
Room 108 - for New COACHES, Interested Parents and Guests
12:30pm - Coaching 101
The basics of FLL coaching. Logistics, time management, finding your own coaching style, how to find help, etc.
1:20pm - Embracing the Project
How the team project can change the world. How to make this not your typical school report.
2:10pm - Robots for Coaches
What does the coach need to know? What to do when the students are ‘stuck?’ How to ask the ‘right’ questions to move forward.
Room 209 - Designed for First Year Teams (Rookies)
12:30pm - Core Values Activities Session
Team building activities to introduce teams to FLL core values, to get to know each other, and for plain old fun.
1:20pm - Build a Strong Robot
Can you build a strong chassis? What is a flat back? Is it useful?
2:10pm - What is a project?
What is the goal of the FLL project? How to choose a project. How to make continuous progress. Basics of presentations and project judging.
Room 308 - Designed for first year teams (rookies) with no previous experience or exposure to FLL
12:30pm - Introductory Programming
Programming with EV3: How to save programs/projects, naming conventions, how to do basic maneuvering programs, etc.
1:20pm - Core Values Activities Session
Team building activities to introduce teams to FLL core values, to get to know each other, and for plain old fun.
2:10pm - What comes in the box? (Please bring your own kit)
How to use technic pieces. What are the pieces called? Can I use materials not in the box? What do I do now?
Workshops for 2nd Year Teams
Room 109 - Designed for 2nd Year Teams
12:30pm - Building Team Identity
Core values, games and activities that can be used by your team throughout the season to strengthen your team’s identity.
1:20pm - Programming: The Gyro
An in-depth look at programming with the EV3 gyro sensors
2:10pm - Creative Project Presentations
How to choose a memorable project presentation. What are the choices? Skit, powerpoint, song, poem, sock puppet show, etc.
Room 309 - Designed for 2nd Year Teams
12:30pm - Programming: Next steps
Programming with EV3: myblocks and data wires
1:20pm - How to wow FLL Judges
Experienced FLL Judges will hold a discussion session on what it is they are looking for during interviews. What makes you memorable?
2:10pm - Using Strategy to Plan your Missions
How to group missions and create zones in order to maximize points while more effectively making use of your team’s time and energy.
Workshops for Veteran Teams
Room 211 - Discussion Sessions Facilitated by Veteran COACHES
12:30pm - What does “the kids do the work” mean?
An opportunity to hear from several veterans how they interpret this core value. Ask your specific question. Develop confidence with your interpretation.
1:20pm - So you think you don’t have time for team-builders?
Why intentional team builders are important and how to fit them into your season.
2:10pm - Coaches Round Table
An opportunity to discuss coaching concerns with your peers.
Room 310 - Designed for Veteran Teams
12:30pm - Documenting Your Season
What is an engineering notebook? Why would I use it? Can I use pictures and video? Who should write it? Is a blog a good way to go? Where/how should we share the information? Measure website hits with something like statcounter.
1:20pm - Project: Going the Distance
How to take your world changing idea to the next level. Research - how to find existing solutions and analyze them. Choosing your innovative solution wisely. Making a prototype. Sharing and presenting your project effectively.
2:10pm - Advanced Programming - Menu Systems
How to choose the right menu system for your team to streamline your robot performance and much more.
Room 311 - Designed for Veteran Teams
12:30pm - How to Wow the Judges: Advanced
Experienced FLL Judges will hold a discussion session on what it is they are looking for during interviews. What makes you memorable?
1:20pm - Robot Building: The Next Level -
Can you build a strong chassis? Is a flat back useful? Using interchangeable attachments, gearing systems, etc.
2:10pm - Next steps in programming
Programming with EV3: Experimenting with proportional control
