Thread: Watching from work: Tips & Tricks (and...GO 610!!!)
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Unread 27-04-2013, 10:40
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Watching from work: Tips & Tricks (and...GO 610!!!)
I'm sure I can't be the only parent whose productivity took a noticeable dip these past few days, as we stream matches into our workplace desktops. What an amazing event so far!

Even though I miss all the backstories, discussions and pit adventures by not being able to physically attend, I have enjoyed the matches while trying to understand what I was watching in the context of the various strategies my son (Team 610) has explained to me over the past months. (NB: It's actually kind of funny watching your own kid have to explain and dumb down complex robotics concepts to you, for a change!)

Anyway, I'm sure my colleagues have wondered what that important teleconference was that had me tied up for a few days, glued to my computer. My advice to other parents? Book some "webcast" training into your calendar, bring earbuds, stick a "Do not disturb: webcast training in progress" on your door, and delegate routine matters to colleagues and staff. (But don't go so far as to claim the time spent towards any mandatory CPE*)

Then...watch your kids and their friends have the time of their life, as their robots shoot, climb and tip over. For you "will not pass this way again..."

And....GO 610!

(*CPE: Continuing Professional Education - the annual training required by many professionals to maintain their various professional accreditations)
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Full Disclosure: I have very limited technical knowledge, and no direct robotics experience. Opinions are my own, and not necessarily indicative of those of Team 610, Crescent School, it's staff or students. I'm just an intrigued and impressed Dad!