teacher/mentor institute best award competition dick tumlinson head best award judge

Teacher/Mentor Institute

BEST Award Competition

Dick TumlinsonHead BEST Award

Judge

BEST Award Competition

Inclusiveness Diversity of participation Use of the Engineering Process Sportsmanship Teamwork Creativity Positive attitude & enthusiasm School and community involvement

The BEST Award is presented to the team that best embodies the concept of Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology.

BEST Award Competition (cont.)

Your team’s participation in the BEST Award Competition is optional

To participate, an email from your team to me ([email protected]) is required by October 6

mailto:[email protected]

BEST Award Philosophy

Materials submitted by teams must be the work of students

Involvement of student peers in auxiliary roles is encouraged

Journalists Photographers Artists Musicians

BEST Award Scoring

The BEST Award competition will be judged using the following distribution of points:

Project Engineering Notebook 25 pts Marketing Presentation 25

pts Team Exhibit and Interviews 20

pts Spirit and Sportsmanship 15 pts Robot Performance 15 pts

http://www.rockymountainbest.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/10BA-Project-Engineering-Notebook-Score-Sheet.pdf

http://www.rockymountainbest.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/10BA-Project-Engineering-Notebook-Score-Sheet.pdf

http://www.rockymountainbest.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/10BB-Marketing-Presentation-Score-Sheet.pdf

http://www.rockymountainbest.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/10BC-Team-Exhibit-and-Interviews-Score-Sheet.pdf

http://www.rockymountainbest.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/10BD-Spirit-and-Sportsmanship-Score-Sheet.pdf

BEST Award Presentations

Project Engineering Notebook Linda Scott, Head Notebook Judge

Marketing Presentation David Klein, Head Marketing Presentation

Judge Team Exhibit and Interviews Spirit and Sportsmanship

Rich Pozzi, Head Judge for Exhibits, Spirit & Sportsmanship

Robot Performance Dick Tumlinson, Head BEST Award Judge

August 6-7, 2012

Documentation The Engineering Notebook

Linda Scott

Purpose of the Notebook

To document the process the team uses to design, build and test the team’s robot. An opportunity to tell the story of your robot

Documentation is a critical aspect of the Engineering Process Provides an crucial record of the process Provides critical info between different groups Provides a checklist against requirements Provides essential information for new people

August 6-7, 2012

August 6-7, 2012

BEST Award Notebook Judging

The Notebook is an important Element of the BEST Award 25% of the total score

Same Guidelines and Score Sheet as for non-BEST Award teams

Judged at the same time as non-BEST Award teams

Important Dates

Project Notebooks are due on Practice Day Every team MUST submit a Project

Engineering Notebook – NO EXCEPTIONS!

If a notebook is not turned in on Practice Day, your team will NOT be able to compete on Game Day

Notebooks will be returned on Game Day

Team Demographics Form MUST be submitted with Project Notebook

August 6-7, 2012

Team Demographics Form

Team demographics information must be uploaded through the team’s account at www.robotevents.com. 1. Login 2. Click “edit” next to their team 3. Fill in team demographics information 4. Print the page 5. Save the form 6. Insert the page in the Project Engineering

Notebook

August 6-7, 2012

http://www.robotevents.com/

August 6-7, 2012

BEST Award - Marketing Presentation

David Klein, IDSAAssociate Professor of

Industrial Design

August 6-7, 2012

Marketing Presentation

As a component of the BEST Award, the evaluation of Marketing presentation are worth 25 points total (25/100)

Project Engineering Notebook25 pts Marketing Presentation 25 pts Team Exhibit and Interviews 20 pts Spirit and Sportsmanship 15 pts Robot Performance 15 pts

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2012 Schedule

Saturday, Sept .15Kickoff: Denver South HS

Saturday, Oct. 6Deadline to notify for Marketing Presentation participation. [email protected]

Saturday, October 20 Practice Day: Denver West HS

Friday, October 26 Marketing Presentations on Auraria Campus, TE-121A

Saturday, October 27Game Day: Auraria Campus Events Center


Important Deadline

Saturday, Oct. 6Deadline to notify for Marketing Presentation participation

Select a preferred and a backup 25-minute timeslot, either on the hour (i.e. 3:00pm), or half-hour (i.e., 3:30pm), between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

These hours could be expanded to include LATER times (after 5:00pm) if high participation requires.

Notify David Klein by email or telephone, and wait for confirmation. [email protected], 303-556-4133.


Marketing Presentation Date

Friday, October 26 Marketing Presentations

Saturday, October 27Game Day at Auraria Events Center

}A busy weekend!


Presentation Guidelines

A minimum of 4 students must actively participate in the presentation.

A maximum of 8 representatives for the team may be in the presentation room, including presenters, photographers, videographers, etc.

Adults/leaders are not allowed to participate, but may be present (counting as one of the 8 representatives)

Representation by student presenters from more than one grade level is encouraged and will be considered in the evaluation as part of the team’s recruitment efforts.



A minimum of 4 maximum of 8

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The presentation format is the prerogative of the team.

The team may provide any equipment it wishes to use.

BEST will provide a computer, projector, and screen for presentations. All other equipment needs are the responsibility of the teams.

Direct questions about equipment and facilities to David Klein: [email protected], 303-556-4133

Failure to voice equipment needs may result in a team not having the necessary equipment for its presentation.


Time Breakdown

There will be a check-in station in near the presentation rooms.

Teams should check in 15 minutes prior to their schedules time slot.

Presentation time limits are firm, if teams exceed they will ‘get the hook’

> 5 minutes: Computer set-up (optional)> 12 minutes: Presentation> 5 minutes: Q & A with judges> 3 minutes: Computer break-down (optional)

= 25 5 minutes will be scheduled between presentation times for judges to

confer Teams not requiring computer set-up or break-down time may utilize that

time for their presentation

Practic

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Company Information

‘Company’ Information - 2 points (2/25) Well-defined roles as company employees/owners/managers


Design/Engineering Process

Design/Engineering Process - 4 points (4/25) Brainstorming approaches- Early concepts, alternatives Analytical evaluation of design alternatives- What worked?

What didn’t? Why?


Use of Available Technology

Use of Available Technology - 4 points (4/25) CAD drawings, computer illustrations and/or models,

simulations/analysis WEB-based for promotional and/or recruiting Photography, video, other media.


Strategies & Demographics

Marketing Strategies - 3 points (3/25) Publicity efforts to inform school and community of

their product (e.g. school newsletters, presentations to community and/or school groups, fliers/brochures, posters, press releases, etc.).

Team Demographics and Operations - 2 points (2/25) Company team-building (team-building activities,

representation and percentage of team involved in development, methods of team decision-making, etc.)

Company team demographics (evidence of team diversity – male, female, variety of grades represented, minority involvement)


Quality of Presentation

Quality of Presentation - 10 points (10/25) Communication skills and professionalism.

Organized, prepared . Meet specifications (time limit, 4 presenters,

etc). Creativity of format; visual elements like

graphics, typography, images, and information are used in a creative way- to enhance clarity.

Quality of Q&A response to judges questions

Presentation Space



The Road to Success

Apply the engineering/design process Define the problem and establish constraints

Read the rules and requirements Research similar designs Inventory resources available

Brainstorm strategy and design possibilities Evaluate the strategies & design approaches Analyze several alternative solutions Select strategy & preliminary design

configuration Accomplish final design - Build & test, modify &

retest Document process and decisions along the

way! Deliver product


Judges’ Sample Comments

Positive Excellent; presentation was outstanding; this team had lots of

practice. The “Project Manager” was great. Introductions were excellent; good brochures. Well-prepared; all elements covered. Prototyping was

excellent. Hit all points. Obvious that the students can follow

instructions. Excellent presentation. Clever approach as a company

organization. Students were involved and enthusiastic. Eager to respond to questions. Role-playing was effective in presenting details of design and

construction. Well-prepared for questions.


Judges’ Sample Comments

Criticism Speaker spoke too fast during presentation Visual aids would have helped Students did not show any enthusiasm Not dressed suitably Needed better drawings No evidence of forethought or planning Students did not cover the required items to be

accomplished in the presentation; we had to pull these out in the Q&A

Rock and roll music does not add to presentation; video is more effective with a narrator


Judges’ Advice

Don’t read the presentation verbatim, use cards for notes. Look at your audience, not at the projection screen.

Use visual aids Pictures of people, drawings, mockups, your actual robot,

etc. Take advantage of technology- software like PowerPoint,

etc. Dress appropriately, professionally

Dress and speak like you’re interviewing for a scholarship ‘Casual business’ is expected, or better.


Lessons From a Master Presenter

1/3 Collecting images/info, organizing, sketching the story

1/3 Building the presentation

1/3 Rehearsing, and editing in response to realized needs or excesses


Begin Low Tech

Practice!


His sense of informality came after grueling hours of practice.


Questions?

David Klein, IDSA [email protected] 303-556-4133

BEST AwardTeam Exhibit & Interviews

And Spirit & Sportsmanship

Rich PozziMSUD

Engineering Technology

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Purpose of Exhibit & Interview

An understanding of the game theme Demonstrate how the team has promoted

BEST in the school and community

To creatively communicate the following information through a display and discussion with judges:


Exhibit & Interview Process

Judges will visit table exhibits of each BEST team between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm

Teams may be visited by several different judges during this period

Visits will be at tables, in pit and in stands, at the judges’ discretion

Judges will have score sheet that requires them to evaluate every item listed in the evaluation section of the rules

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Exhibit Guidelines

Standard 29” x 72” table will be provided Display must not exceed floor space of 10’x10’

and 10’ height Skirting for table not provided Each team should bring one extension cord and

one power strip Other exhibit items may be used Additional equipment (audio-visual, extension

cords) will be responsibility of the team Each team is responsible for security of its own

materials and equipment

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Exhibit Guidelines (cont.)

Mark all materials with identification and contact information

Set up exhibit after team photo during time for robot check-in

Exhibits should be manned by students from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm

At least one student rep must be present to respond to Judges’ questions on robot design & construction

Candy and food items are not permitted as complimentary handouts

Each team is responsible for breakdown and clean-up of exhibit following awards ceremony

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Exhibit Scoring Categories

Exhibits will be evaluated on: Sharing information and/or technology resources, and

mentoring other schools Presentations and robot demonstrations to other schools &

community groups Publicity (materials, media/press) within school and

community about BEST Fundraising &/or sponsorship efforts Use of technology, display models or boards, or multi-media Creativity in incorporating game theme into design and

presentation of exhibit Compliance with specifications (space allocation)


Interview Scoring Categories

Evidence of students’ enthusiasm, learning experience and understanding of the game theme

Evidence that team recruitment included multiple grade levels and students from a cross-section of the school population

Evidence that students were the primary designers and builders of robot

Interviews may occur at the Table Exhibit, in the Pit, and in the Stands and will be evaluated on:


Evaluation of Spirit & Sportsmanship

Evaluation will occur throughout the competition The following will be observed:

Spirit promoted by the team during competition

Team’s conduct throughout the daySeating areaTable display area Game floorPit area


Evaluation of Team Spirit

Team spirit includes: Display of vigor and enthusiasm Use of signs, posters, t-shirts, props, etc. Cheerleaders, mascots, costumes, bands,

etc. Band limited to maximum of 10 instruments Bands play ONLY during their team’s 3-minute

round No powered instruments, sirens, air-horns, etc.

Evidence of community involvement (for example community supporters present on Game Day)

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Evaluation of Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship includes: Outward display of sportsmanship

Helping other teams in need Conduct and attitude considered

befitting participation in sporting competitions Grace in winning or losing

Evidence that students (not adults) are the pit crew


Remember

Materials submitted by teams must be the work of the student participants.

Your team’s efforts are being judged by a distinguished team of judges.

Your team members will be representing your team and your school at all times during the competition; judges will be present during those times as well.

Scores among the teams often differ by only fractions of a point.

Enjoy the experience !


Read the rules Fill in all the boxes Read the rules Have a good time

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BEST Award - Robot Performance

Dick Tumlinson

August 6-7, 2012

Robot Performance

Robot Performance will determine up to 15 pts.based on scores during the seeding competition: Team finishes in top 20% 15 pts. Team finishes in top 40% 12 pts. Team finishes in top 60% 9 pts. Team finishes in top 80% 6 pts. Team scores any points 3 pts. Team unable to score any points 0 pts.


BEST Award Internet Link

http://best.eng.auburn.edu

Competition > Current Game Rules > The BEST Award > General Rules

http://best.eng.auburn.edu/

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