Honestly, I want my kids to learn to use sensors, but before tournament I am very "hands-off" with any building or programming. I ask them questions, I cheer them on, but all decisions are made by the kids. So my opinion is that if they don't want to use sensors, they should be alloewed to make that decision. Possibly they just aren't ready. But in any case, they will learn a ton from participating at all. They will see other teams using different methods at tournament and want to try some of them when they come back. And, next year the experienced kids may encourage the newbies to new heights. Or not. But it is their work, their bot, their strategy that counts. Just one opinion!
Betsy T Wilco
Gifted Resource Teacher
Prince William County Schools
703.754.9061
I haven't been an FLL coach, but you might try the blindfolded instructions approach:
Go forward 4 steps. Turn right. Move forward until you hit the wall. Turn left. Go three steps. Line yourself up with the table. etc...
It's fun for team building, too!
Steve
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