BEST Award Competition

1. BEST Award Competition Dick Tumlinson Head BEST Award Judge

2. BEST Award Competition The BEST Award is presented to the team that best embodies the concept of Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology. • Inclusiveness • Diversity of participation • Use of the Engineering Process • Sportsmanship • Teamwork • Creativity • Positive attitude & enthusiasm • School and community involvement

3. BEST Award Competition (cont.) • Your team’s participation in the BEST Award Competition is optional • To participate, an email from your team to me (dicktum51@aol.com)is required byOctober 6

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Documentation The Engineering Notebook Linda Scott August 6-7, 2012

8. Purpose of the Notebook August 6-7, 2012 • 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 Page 8

9. 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 August 6-7, 2012 Page 9

10. Important Dates August 6-7, 2012 • 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 Page 10

11. Team Demographics Form August 6-7, 2012 • 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 Page 11

12. BEST Award - Marketing Presentation David Klein, IDSA Associate Professor of Industrial Design August 6-7, 2012

13. Marketing Presentation • As a component of the BEST Award, the evaluation of Marketing presentation are worth 25 points total (25/100) • Project Engineering Notebook 25 pts • Marketing Presentation 25 pts • Team Exhibit and Interviews 20 pts • Spirit and Sportsmanship 15 pts • Robot Performance 15 pts August 6-7, 2012 Page 13

14. 2012 Schedule Saturday, Sept .15 Kickoff: Denver South HS Saturday, Oct. 6 Deadline to notify for Marketing Presentation participation. kleind@mscd.edu Saturday, October 20 Practice Day: Denver West HS Friday, October 26 Marketing Presentations on Auraria Campus, TE-121A Saturday, October 27 Game Day: Auraria Campus Events Center RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 14

15. Important Deadline Saturday, Oct. 6 Deadline 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. kleind@mscd.edu, 303-556-4133. RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 15

16. Marketing Presentation Date Friday, October 26 Marketing Presentations Saturday, October 27 Game Day at Auraria Events Center } A busy weekend! RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 16

17. Presentation Guidelines A minimum of 4 students must actively participate in the presentation. A maximum of 8representatives 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 morethan one grade level is encouraged and will be considered in the evaluation as part of the team’s recruitment efforts. RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 17

18. Presentation Guidelines A minimum of 4 maximum of 8 + RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 18

19. 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: kleind@mscd.edu, 303-556-4133 Failure to voice equipment needs may result in a team not having the necessary equipment for its presentation. RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 19

20. 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 Practice! RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 20

21. Company Information ‘Company’ Information - 2 points (2/25) Well-defined roles as company employees/owners/managers RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 21

22. 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? RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 22

23. 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. RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 23

24. 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) RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 24

25. 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 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 25

26. Presentation Space RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 26

27. 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 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 27

28. 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. RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 28

29. 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 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 29

30. 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. RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 30

31. 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 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 31

32. Begin Low Tech RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 32

33. Practice! His sense of informality came after grueling hours of practice. RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 33

34. Questions? David Klein, IDSA kleind@mscd.edu 303-556-4133 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute July 30, 2012 34

35. BEST Award Team Exhibit & Interviews And Spirit & Sportsmanship Rich Pozzi MSUD Engineering Technology

36. 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: Aug 6-7, 2012 36 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

37. 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 everyitem listed in the evaluation section of the rules Aug 6-7, 2012 37 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

38. 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 August 6-7, 2012 38 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

39. 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 Aug 6-7, 2012 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute 39

40. Exhibit Scoring Categories Exhibits will be evaluated on: Sharing information and/or technology resources, and mentoring other schools Presentationsand 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 Compliancewith specifications (space allocation) Aug. 6-7, 2012 40 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

41. Interview Scoring Categories Evidence of students’ enthusiasm,learning experience and understandingof the game theme Evidence that team recruitmentincluded multiple grade levels and students from a cross-section of the school population Evidence that studentswere 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: Aug. 6-7, 2012 41 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

42. 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 day Seating area Table display area Game floor Pit area Aug. 6-7, 2012 42 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

43. 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) Aug. 6-7, 2012 43 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

44. 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 Aug .6-7, 2012 44 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

45. 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 ! Aug. 6-7, 2012 45 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

46. One More Time Aug. 6-7, 2012 46 Read the rules Fill in all the boxes Read the rules Have a good time RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

47. East High at 2010 Regional Aug .6-7, 2012 47 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

48. Other Regional Exhibits Aug. 6-7, 2012 48 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

49. Other Regional Exhibits Aug 6-7, 2012 49 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute

50. BEST Award - Robot Performance Dick Tumlinson