Core values-2016
- 1. FLL Core Values and Teamwork
- 2. Getting Started With FLL • What is FIRST • What Makes FLL different from other STEM Programs • It’s not all about the robots • Core Values • Pegs and Beams • Teamwork and skills
- 3. What is FIRST For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology A Sport for the Mind 1st – 3rd 4th – 8th 7th – 12th 9th – 12th
- 4. • What makes FIRST Different - Not all about the robot • 3 Judging Areas • Project Presentation • Core Values • Technical Interview • 3-4 Rounds of Robot Runs • Award for High Score • Score only used as a Gatekeeper for moving on
- 5. Core Values • Cornerstones of the FLL program. • They are among the fundamental elements that distinguish FLL from other programs of its kind. • Friendly competition and mutual gain are not separate goals, and that helping one another is the foundation of teamwork. How You Approach FLL
- 6. Core Values: guide attitudes & actions • We are a team. • We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our coaches and mentors. • We know our coaches and mentors don't have all the answers; we learn together. • We honor the spirit of friendly competition. • What we discover is more important than what we win. • We share our experiences with others. • We display Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition® in everything we do. • We have FUN!
- 7. Leadership Skills • Facilitate discussion • Delegate Responsibility • Good Listener • Own Your Task • Motivate/Inspire Others Soft Skills: • Public Speaking • Collaboration & teamwork • Confidence Core Values: Develop Skills for Life
- 8. Creating a Team Atmosphere Be Unique • Team Name • Mascot • Traditions • T-Shirts/Costumes Team Activities • Make Memories • Keep it Fun!
- 9. Good Teamwork Habits • Share ideas • Listen to other ideas • Constructive feedback • Clear communication • Organization • Conflict Resolution • Fail • Learn
- 10. Teamwork Exercises – LEGO Creature Materials: • 22 LEGO Pieces Object: • Build a Creature out of LEGOs Rules: • 1 minute discussion WITOUT TOUCHING LEGOs • 5 minutes to build creature • Creature can be real or pretend • Each team member must put on at least one piece • Name your creature
- 11. Teamwork Exercises – Stranded on the Moon Materials: • Worksheet with scenario and ranking list Object: • Rank salvaged items in order of importance Rules: • 7 minutes to complete your ranking list • 1 list per team
- 12. Q & A We have FUN! What we discover is more important than what we win.