1. Communications – Level 4
Participant Name
FRC Team #

2. Foundations of Communication
Task: Take a leadership role for own team or another FIRST program team related to communications. In this leadership role, assist the team in determining their communication goals and current strategies. Assist the team in creating a communication plan.
Use the following questions as a guide.
Who creates the communications?
What are the goals of the communication?
What is the target audience?
When is the communication published?
What frequency is the communication published?
What are the results/outcomes of the communication?
What resources are available?

3. Communications / Media Productions
Task: Assist the team in creating quality communications aligned with team goals. The deliverable items for the portfolio should include a wide variety of published items, demonstrating leadership and include attribution.

4. Engage and Participate
Task: Collaborate with other FIRST teams to create quality shared media across 2 communication channels. The deliverable item(s) for the portfolio should include attribution and positively reflect FIRST values.

5. Public Speaking
Task: Provide leadership to mentor other participants to prepare and deliver effective presentations.  The portfolio deliverable should include evidence of improvement or change.
Examples of Effective Communication Techniques
Voice – is the communication loud enough, but not too loud?
Mannerisms – do the presenter’s movement add or detract from the message?
Time – is the presentation within the expected time?
Message – is the presenter prepared and enthusiastic about the presentation topic?