Teacher/Mentor Institute

Organizing a Team – Coach’s, Student’s, Volunteer’s

Perspective

David Bills, Toni Arrant, David Dominguez, June 2, 2015

Panelists’ Credentials

David Bills – Trinidad Middle School Teacher 2014 Rocky Mountain

BEST Team Participant

Toni Arrant – Trinidad Middle School Student 2014 Rocky Mountain

BEST Competition Participant

David Dominguez – Trinidad State Junior College Staff Rocky Mountain BEST

Competition Volunteer including prototype robot builder and Pit Technical Support

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Resources & Survival Guide

BRI Resources to Help Prepare Your Team and Your School

Participants / Resources The Competition 2014 Version (rules, kit lists,

etc. – 2015 available after the last of the 3 BRI kickoffs – mid-September)

Official Q&A (available with password after Kickoff)

http://www.bestinc.org/survival_guide/ - Printable Guide, handy example documents, and training resources Page 3

Organizing a TeamPanel Dialog

Recruiting Students Developing a Work Schedule Teams within a Team Finding Mentors Involving your Community Safety Robot Design and Programming

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