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Matt Short <[log in to unmask]>
Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:29:20 -0500
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so now I have a question. Can I (their coach) go in to help them setup AV
equipment?

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 8:41 AM, Brandy bergenstock <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

>  I whole heartily agree with this. We even practice core values this way,
> with the kids walking into the room we're practicing in by saying each name
> and either shaking my hand or waving to me.   I act as the judge would by
> giving the task and watching them perform it. I ask questions to the team
> about how they liked the challenge, what was the hardest part, what helped
> them work well together, etc. This introspection is important for them to
> improve their team building skills and see their fellow teammates as
> contributing members in challenges.  It also helps them recognize their
> team mate's strengths, so when a problem needs to be addressed- in the
> robot game, skit, whatever- they know who to turn to.
>
>      In research, get them to practice who is answering what important
> questions- you will always get asked about from where your sources came
> (they are ideally looking for 4 or more), with whom you shared your skit
> (ideally 3 or more) and from where your ideas came (ideally several
> sources).  These are not evident in the skit, and they will be asked for
> judging purposes after their presentation.  My team is older, and they
> chose to say one a piece.  I loved how it looked! With each child saying
> the source they contributed most to, it definitely helped the judge see how
> much of a team effort it was.
>       I stress that to the team during the practice questions that at that
> moment, it is all about the presentation of information. If you do 35
> hours of research but fail to let the judges know, we can not fault them
> for saying we lacked in sources or effort.  It's all about communicating
> your ideas and letting the judges see, hear and understand the effort you
> put into it.
> Good luck teams!
> Brandy
>
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* Donna Cornwell <[log in to unmask]>
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 6, 2012 8:18 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [VADCFLL-L] Project Presentation Attendance
>
>  I am not coaching this year, but I always went with my teams.  My first
> year coaching, I learned that my team was nervous with the judges.  They
> also weren't prepared to function as a self-led group.  We hadn't practiced
> the presentation very much and they didn't quite know how to get started.
>
> Ever since then, I had my teams practice their presentations starting with
> walking into the room.  One or two of the team members was in charge of
> each presentation and they practiced how they would walk in, set up, and
> introduce themselves.  During practices, I acted as a judge rather than as
> a coach.
>
> By the time we got to the tournament, the team was accustomed to being
> independent.  I would follow them into the interview rooms and sit or stand
> out of their line of vision, off to the side or well behind them along with
> a historian and co-coach if there was one that year.   Also, I usually had
> large teams of 7 to 10 members.  With a smaller team you might prefer to
> have just one adult.
>
> If you are really not sure, you could ask your team.  The older and more
> experienced a team is, the more comfortable they are likely to be going
> into the judging sessions alone.
>
> Donna Cornwell
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
> On 11/06/12, Leigh Light<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> All,
>
> It has been recommended to me by a couple of experienced coaches that
> it is best if no adults (no coach or historian) be present during the
> team�s project presentation. The stated reason is that the team
> members sometimes look to the adults present for guidance, especially
> if it is their first time, and that this behavior can negatively
> affect their score.
>
> Does anyone have a different opinion?
>
> What about the Core Values and other sessions where the judges ask the
> team questions? Is it best that no adults be present for these as
> well?
>
> This is the first time my team and I have participated in an FLL
> tournament.
>
> Thanks,
> Leigh Light
>
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Matthew Short
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St. Clare Walker Middle School
P.O. Box 9
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Locust Hill, VA 23092
Middlesex County Public Schools

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