• 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 Team Creed (pdf) -- Can hand this out here or for sure in Workshop II
• Esco Handout?

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 Team Creed (pdf) -- Hand this out if not done in Workshop I
• Book Reviews (doc) -- A handout done by Dale Jordan
• Supporting NXT Programs (should be downloaded only) THESE HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED FOR 2008
• 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)
• Standard Labs (doc) -- Passed out to guide the hands-on work in the workshop
• Advanced Labs (doc) -- Used as handout only and not discussed in class
• NXTMemory (doc)
• NXT Robotics Techniques Checklist (doc) -- Reminds us what materials are needed for the workshop
• Writing Efficient NXT-G Programs (pdf) -- An FLL document that is reviewed during the workshop. The slide set includes slides that cover the highlights.
• Other Robot Designs (doc) -- A handout by Dale Jordan that shows other robot designs with links to building instructions.
• NXT-G Updates Page (pdf) -- A document on the LEGO Mindstorms site about updates to the NXT software. It includes firmware v1.05, the Dynamic Block Update, which allows mini-blocks to be imported, and the Mini-Block Library

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)