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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
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
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
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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
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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
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BEST Award - Marketing Presentation
David Klein, IDSAAssociate Professor of
Industrial Design
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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
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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.
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Marketing Presentation Date
Friday, October 26 Marketing Presentations
Saturday, October 27Game Day at Auraria Events Center
}A busy weekend!
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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.
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Presentation Guidelines
A minimum of 4 maximum of 8
+
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Presentation Guidelines
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.
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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
e!
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Company Information
‘Company’ Information - 2 points (2/25) Well-defined roles as company employees/owners/managers
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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?
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Begin Low Tech
Practice!
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His sense of informality came after grueling hours of practice.
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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:
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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)
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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:
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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
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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
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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 !
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Read the rules Fill in all the boxes Read the rules Have a good time
One More Time
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East High at 2010 Regional
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Other Regional Exhibits
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Other Regional Exhibits
Teacher/Mentor Institute
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BEST Award - Robot Performance
Dick Tumlinson
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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.
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BEST Award Internet Link
http://best.eng.auburn.edu
Competition > Current Game Rules > The BEST Award > General Rules