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SouthEast Texas BEST (Boosting Engineering Science Technology) Robotics Competition
Teachers Training Program
The 3rd Annual SET BEST Robotics Competition “2013 Gatekeeper” is coming!
Kickoff Day: September 14, 2013
Test Drive Week: October 7 -12, 2013
Mall Day: October 19, 2013
BEST Robotic Competition Day: October 26, 2013
In preparation for you to compete as a successful team, we invite teachers, coaches, and mentors to participate in ONE of the following training opportunities:
1. Face-to-Face Training, 6/10, Monday, 9 AM to 3 PM
(College Station, Location: TBA)
2. Face-to-Face Training, 8/19, Monday, 9 AM to 3 PM
(SHSU, Location: AB1 Room 204)
3. Online video & coordinated Skype Training to be completed by 9/14, Saturday.
Who should attend this training?
- Team’s supporting teachers, coaches, mentors, and/or administrators are welcome to attend.
- New rule for the “2013 Gatekeeper”, each registered team, previous or new, is mandated to participate in one of the Teacher Training Events. By September 14th, 2013, a minimum of one coach (adult) should complete the training.
What will you learn?
- What to expect in the BEST season
- Updates to Generic Rules
- How to assemble a working Robotic system
- Basics of Robotics Programming
- How to navigate the Computer Aided Design Program
- Highlights from Coach/Teacher Survival Guide
How will attending this training program benefit you?
There is a lot of preparation and communication required to launch and manage a successful BEST season. Even experienced coaches/teams sometimes fall by the wayside. Participation in this training program will solidify the communication channels between your team and SET BEST. Thereby eliminating unnecessary chaos at the beginning of the Fall semester. Each participant will have a firm foundation from which to launch their 2013 team.
Participation in BEST provides students a key to unlock creative problem solving skills, preparing them for previously unimagined opportunities!!! However, well informed teachers, coaches, and mentors are the key to program success.
Sign up before May 31st, 2013!!!
(Email for more information: SET.BEST.chair@gmail.com)
SouthEast Texas (SET) BEST/Brazos BEST 2013 Events
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Event |
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Teacher Training Day Choose one of the available dates |
Face-to-Face, June 10, 2013, Monday Face-to-Face, June 10, 2013, Monday Online video & coordinated Skype to be completed by Sep. 14, 2013. Saturday |
College Station (TBA) SHSU, AB1, Room 204 Online format |
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The workshop is primarily designed for teachers and their team's mentors. |
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SET BEST Kickoff |
Saturday, September 14, 2013 |
College Station |
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The game is introduced, rules are reviewed, a demonstration is provided and kits are distributed to each school. |
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Test Drive |
The Week of October 7-12, 2013 |
Academic Building I, Room 203 |
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Each team is given practice time on the actual playing field. |
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Mall Day |
Saturday, October19, 2013 |
West Hill Mall, Huntsville & College Station |
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Each team is given practice time on the actual playing field. |
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Machine Check-In |
Friday, October 25, 2013 |
SHSU Coliseum |
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All machines are checked for size, weight and materials. Design notebooks are turned in. Machines are locked-down at the contest site, no further modifications are allowed. |
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Contest Day |
Saturday, October 26, 2013 |
SHSU Coliseum |
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This is the actual head-to-head competition for the SET BEST area. All teams are recognized for their effort and there are many awards given. |
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Texas BEST Regional |
TBA |
University of Texas at Dallas |
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Top finishers from SET BEST compete against winners from other hubs for regional competition. |
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