Thread: Responsibilities of a Mentor
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Unread 11-05-2008, 14:35
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Re: Responsibilities of a Mentor
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Originally Posted by RoboMom View Post
Jane, I understand what you are saying but need to specify FRC, not FIRST.
In FLL, for example, the adult mentors do step back at the competition and having the students do the work is right up front in the FLL creed.

Each of the 4 programs in FIRST have different rules about mentor/student involvement.
Thank you for correcting me, Jenny.
You are absolutely right, I was careless.

I was at an FLL event this weekend and watched these amazing children and their machines. One had built (with the help of a mentor, I'm sure) a LEGO sleeve that he slipped his arm into. The end effector was a grabber and would have been perfect for picking up a miniature Trackball.

Thanks again,
Jane
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Last edited by JaneYoung : 11-05-2008 at 15:23. Reason: word change
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