This is a repeat of the overview 2014 NorCal FLL Rookie Coach Workshop that was given on June 28th.    Preference is given to coaches that have a registered FLL team for the 2014 season.  

Learn the basics of getting started in FIRST LEGO League, hand-on building a LEGO Mindstorms robot and learn some basic programming.  

1.  Overview of FIRST and FLL program
2.  NorCal FLL season & timeline
3.  Team Registration and Organization  
4.   Coach / Team Manager Responsibilities
5.  Overview of LEGO Mindstorms {NXT, EV3} equipment
6.  Build & Program simple robot

Additional Information

• This workshop is limited to 24 people.
• Participants will work in small groups of 3 to 4 people, to build and program.
• OPEN ONLY TO ADULTS. No FLL team members are permitted to attend. Please do not bring FLL team members or any children with you.
• Workshops are provided at no charge, however, donations to Playing At Learning to defray our costs are always welcomed
• Soda and water is provided. Participants should plan to bring their own lunch.
• Robot and laptop can be made available for each group to use during the workshop - you are welcome to bring your own.