Ninth Session: Tue 10/21
Session Eight Notes
- Discussed beginning research by asking questions.
- Came up with several questions to use for our innovation project research.
- Worked on coding more accurate motion: turning, moving.
Session Nine Plan
- Coach: Introduce judging rubrics.
- Continue work on research project. Solution ideas?
- Continue working on robot code.
- Perhaps work on some additional mission challenges.
Coach Notes
I recently watched a recorded presentation from an experienced FLL coach. Her winning teams meet four times per week for an hour-and-a-half, and do much of their innovation project research during that time. Our team, limited to two hours per week spent mostly on the robot game, is missing out on my guidance, their teamwork, and the dedicated time for their research. Unfortunately, this is necessary because robot work cannot be done at home, while some research is possible.
Depending on interest next year, we could consider meeting more often or for a longer time. We also have the possibility of meeting after the official season to prepare for invitational competitions in the spring, or just for the fun of it. (Speaking for myself, I look forward to trying my own hand at building and coding some solutions, and trying a few other experiments. I'd like to try coding the Spike Prime using Python, too.)
Perhaps I could referee a team parents vs. children challenge?