1. Mary Marek Robotics Coaches Meeting Building robots…. Building students

2. Marek Robotics Coordinators: Michelle Pedalino: dpedalino@alvinisd.netdpedalino@alvinisd.net Joanna Wang: jwang@alvinisd.netjwang@alvinisd.net

3. Agenda Coaches Expectations CoachingTips EARLY Robotics basics This Season’s Challenge Robotics Logisitics Meeting Schedule

4. Coaches Expectations Coach a small group of students to help develop their skills in simple mechanics, teamwork, and problem-solving. Experience and mechanical aptitude are NOT required – Just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and work with great students!! The coaches main responsibility is to motivate students to work together and solve problems.

5. Coaching Tips It’s all about the kids. Keep it simple. Start responses with “How…” or “Why…” or “What would happen if…” Students learn more from failure than success. Consider team building opportunities such as deciding on a team name, decision making, board set-up, etc…

6. EARLY Robotics Basics www.earlyrobotics.org Lego kit Basic Base

7. This Year’s Challenge “From Sea to Shining Sea”

8. Robotics Logistics 3 rd -5 th teams will be starting in the fall. 2 nd grade teams to start in the spring. Teams will meet once a week from 3:00- 4:30PM at Marek. Materials will be provided. Marek Neighborhood Tournament is scheduled for some time in Feb. 2013 Marek Fall 2012 Robotics Schedule