Beyond Brainstorming“What to do when your ideas fizzle”.pptVIP

Beyond Brainstorming“What to do when your ideas fizzle?” For FLL and FIRST Introductions K.K. Quah Owner, Technology Learning Classes for Kids involved in education of science and math in after school programs, summer camps, etc. Mentor 1 year, FLL coach 3 years Mark Egbert Owner, Excellerated Leaning involved in education of computer technology, science and math What We Will Talk About Discussion of some practical techniques for generating ideas/solutions besides brainstorming, anecdotes from FLL only Discussion for manipulators NOT robot Talk through problem solving process For LEGO? pieces, will use LDraw names Will have a demo area in front after session Components of Each Mission Like the movie “From the Earth to the Moon” when NASA Flight Director said the basic things were Orbit, EVA, Rendezvous, Docking and Long Duration Flight In FLL missions, the basic components are get the robot to the target area, deploy the manipulator, return robot to base (optional) Make following assumptions about the Robot Typical Problem Solving Process Get Mission/Objective Generate Ideas Plan Prototype Build Initial Solution (Prototype) Evaluate or Think of Improvements Rebuild Better Solution Repeat step 4 as necessary Planning Prototypes (3 Ps) Path – must determine path to target Program – path will help determine the complexity of the programs used. Pieces – the type of approach, angle of approach will determine the kind of manipulator that must be designed. Expectations to Keep in Mind The initial answer is usually NOT the best. There is always room for improvement. “The plan may be useless but planning is essential.” – Eisenhower “Art is a series of recoveries from the first drawn line.” “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” Practice(3x). “How do you evaluate a model?” Observe(3x)…KK Look at FLL Missions Starting solution does not have to be complicated. I encourage the simplest – a simple stick (extended axle) Use problem solving iteration to get to better solution.