2013 Lessons Learned: The Negative

[Marc P.]

Originally Posted by DevenStonow

Here's 1114's video, it's one of the best of all time

I meant the follow up video, I don't know if that has been done for the years CMP has been in St. Louis. I remember in Atlanta, the previous year's Chairman's award winning team produced a video highlighting their impact in the community as a lead up to the announcement of the current year's winner. I have seen 1114's Chairman's Submission video, and it really is one of the most inspiring things. I was hoping for the follow up.

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by Marc P.

I meant the follow up video, I don't know if that has been done for the years CMP has been in St. Louis. I remember in Atlanta, the previous year's Chairman's award winning team produced a video highlighting their impact in the community as a lead up to the announcement of the current year's winner. I have seen 1114's Chairman's Submission video, and it really is one of the most inspiring things. I was hoping for the follow up.

Sadly, Paul Lazarus is no longer doing those videos. It's too bad - I miss them.

[KelliV]

Originally Posted by Libby K

Sadly, Paul Lazarus is no longer doing those videos. It's too bad - I miss them.

The 2008 winner was the last to get a video produced by Paul. I miss them as well.

I am totally ok with the team making their own videos (1114 did an AMAZING job) as long as they are shown.

Marc brings up a good point, it would be cool if teams could do a 1 minute or so follow up video with what they have done since winning the CCA.

[3747Mentor]

As others have said, the number of matches was too low. The complaint of 8 matches at CMP is certainly valid. The low number of matches at regionals needs to be addressed as well. At North Star, the schedule gave us 8 qualifying matches. Like many teams, it was our only regional. My students wanted more of an opportunity to use their robot and to work out the bugs. I feel that, for the cost, they should have had more playing time.

I can get on board with the district argument (or any system that increases playing time). I think there is tremendous inspiration opportunity with increased playing time. The compressed learning/testing/failing/rebuilding/succeeding that occurs during competition is a huge part of what makes my students come back (with their friends!) for the next season. It is also very gratifying to show off all of your hard work to the parents and sponsors.