GROUP PROJECT GUIDELINES

Robot kits will be constructed by groups of five.  Each group will choose a local elementary school and arrange to demonstrate their robot to an elementary school class.   Your project must be managed using project management tools.  You will prepare a 30 -45 minute presentation which will include include information on robotics, a demonstration of your robot, and an activity for class participation.  You will then conduct a question and answer period.  

You have two objectives.  The first is to influence the children to think about college in a fun and positive way, to tell them the importance of going to college, and to make them believe they can do it.  The second is to teach them something about robotics!  

You may use any type of technology that you want to for presentation of your project.  A PowerPoint presentation must be included.  Check with your school, you may be limited by what they have.  

Your presentation site should be scheduled NO LATER THAN APRIL 1st.  Teachers get booked up quickly and the last few weeks are almost impossible to schedule.  See how much time you will have.  See what kind of technology is available for you to work with.  

Summarize your project.  Include the following information. 

1.  How was the decision made over which robot kit to assemble?  What were the considerations?  What were the relevant elements of decision making?

2.  How did you organize your group?  How did you decide on a leader?   How did you delegate duties?  What were the major decisions that had to be made?

3.  How did you organize your project construction?  Did you use linear or parallel processes?

4.  Discuss your scheduling. actual vs. planned?  What were the differences between your actual and planned schedules?  How did you allocate resources?

5.  Discuss the purpose of your robot?  Why is it designed the way it is?   What does it accomplish?  What are some real-world situations where your type model of robot is used?

6.  What were the bottlenecks, major problems, unanticipated occurrences or major discoveries from your project?

7.  What were the benefits of doing this project?

Turn in:

Your Pert Network for your project
A hard copy of your paper
An email with your powerpoint presentation
Pictures of your presentation
 

Suggested POSITIONS

Team Leader - Oversees entire project and responsible for final document.
Project Manager - Will construct the project management network and time/cost estimates
Multimedia Developer - Will develop a multimedia powerpoint presentation including graphics, video, and audio for robot demonstration
Robot Construction Manager - Will construct Robot
 

  EVALUATION DOCUMENTS

Group Evaluation ( filled out by Dr. Hall for each presentation)
Team Evaluation (each student will fill out one form for each of their group members) 
Teacher Evaluation Form (filled out by the teacher of the classroom where you present