• PowerPoint Slides (ppt)
• Additional Slide Handout (ppt) -- These slides are not shown during the lecture but are handed out and quickly reviewed
• Introduction NXT Basics (doc) -- This is a handout that directs their hands on work
• Materials Checklist (doc) -- Reminds us what materials are needed for the workshop
• Guide to Hands-on Exercises (doc) -- Intended to lead the instructors in what to accomplish in the hands-on part of the workshop
• FLL Coaches Honor Code and FLL Core Values (pdf) -- Can hand this out here or for sure in Workshop II
• Current ORTOP Flyer (pdf)
• FLL at a Glance (pdf)
• How To Start a Team (pdf)

Instructions for building the workshop robot (pdf) -- One copy in color for each of the robot kits.

II. Coaching/Mentoring Techniques Workshop NXT

• PowerPoint Slides (ppt)
• Materials Checklist (doc) -- Reminds us what materials are needed for the workshop
• Guide to Hands-on Exercises (doc) -- Currently there is no handout for the exercises. This is guide for the instructors outlining what to accomplish
• FLL Coaches Honor Code and FLL Core Values (pdf) -- Hand this out if not done in Workshop I
• FLL Core Values Team Observations (pdf) -- This provides the guidance to coaches about proper behavior at the tournaments
• Book Reviews (doc) -- A handout done by Dale Jordan
• Supporting NXT Programs (should be downloaded only) THESE HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED FOR 2009
• Stop on Black Only (rbt)
• Stop on Green or Black (rbt)
• Move in Square Controlled by Variable (rbt)
• Move in Square Controlled by Variable with Loop (rbt)
• Count Green Bars and Stop on Black (rbt) -- Programmed for the Roo-Two robot that uses RCX-style light sensors

III. Robotics Techniques Workshop NXT

• PowerPoint Slides (ppt)
• Workshop III Labs (doc) -- Passed out to guide the hands-on work in the workshop
• NXT Memory (doc)
• Characterizing the NXT Ultra-Sonic Sensor (doc)
• Writing Efficient NXT-G Programs (pdf) -- An FLL document that is reviewed during the workshop. The slide set includes slides that cover the highlights.
• Constructopedia Designs (doc) -- A handout by Dale Jordan that shows other robot designs with links to building instructions.
• NXT Robotics Techniques Checklist (doc) -- Reminds us what materials are needed for the workshop

IV. 2Learn2Learn/ORTOPTraining for Collaborative Problem Solving:
Skills and Group Dynamics

The struggles of a robotics team can be understood as predictable stages in any small group's life. In Fall 2008 ORTOP hosted a workshop, lead by 2Learn2Learn consultants, that covered team dynamics and learning strategies. 2Learn2Learn has made their presentation available for those who missed the workshop, or those who wish to review.

In this workshop participants learned:
1) The four stages of team life
2) The struggle for status in youth peer groups,and its implications for team life
3) A team-building exercise to move teams from chaos to collaboration
4) Two problem-solving skills that will help kids grow in robotics intelligence AND social intelligence.

• PowerPoint Slides (ppt)