1. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Compete on a Competitive VEX Team

2. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Compete on a Competitive VEX Team  Performance Objective: Given a VEX Robotics Challenge, compete on a competitive VEX team, successfully demonstrating appropriate team member skills.  Enabling Objectives:  List the attributes of a successful team  List the attributes of a good team member  Describe attributes of a good team member  List the growth stages of a team  Describe the growth stages of a team  Demonstrate qualities of a good team member

3. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Successful Teams A successful team should have the following attributes:  A common goal  Leadership  Each team member makes unique contributions  Effective team communication  Creative spark  Harmonious team relationships  Effective planning

4. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team A Common Goal  The goal of the team is to win a VEX Regional Competition  Every team member should be dedicated to this goal

5. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Leadership  The team will be appointed a team leader by the instructors  Every team should contribute to the leadership of the team

6. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Each Team Member Makes Unique Contributions  Every team member has unique skills  These skills should be utilized by the team leadership  Do not be afraid to speak up and tell the leader your skills

7. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Effective Team Communication  The team should have open discussions to discuss ideas  There are no dumb ideas  Do not be afraid to suggest an idea  Others can be inspired by your idea

8. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Creative Spark  Team members should bring excitement to the group  Team members should have a “can do” attitude  Team members can inspire and energize other team members

9. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Harmonious Team Relationships  Be respectful  Be encouraging  Be positive  Conflicts will arise, work through them as a team  Work should be productive and fun

10. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Effective Planning  Work should be appropriately distributed among team members  Resources should be used appropriately

11. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Team Member Attributes Individual team members of a successful team should have the following attributes:  Attendance  Responsibility  Abilities  Creativity  Personality

12. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Attendance  Attends all team meetings  Arrives on time or early  Communicate in advance if un able to attend

13. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Responsibility  Accept responsibility for tasks  Completes tasks on time  Take pride in your work

14. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Abilities  Contribute your abilities to the team purpose  Do not hold back your abilities  Communicate at team meetings

15. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Creativity  Act as an energy source, not as a downer  Bring excitement to the team  Have a “can do” attitude towards the teams goals and tasks  Help spark the creativity of other team members

16. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Personality  Contribute positively towards team environment  Act as a peacemaker if conflicts arise  Help team make good decisions  Bring out the best in other team members

17. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Growth Stages of a Team Every team will go through the following stages  Forming  Storming  Norming  Performing  Adjourning

18. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Forming  During this stage teammates get to know one another  Team members learn the attributes the other team members possess  Team members may be shy and reserved

19. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Storming  This is a tough stage  Team members may get upset with each other  You may ask, why do I have to work with this person?  Stay focused during this stage  Be positive and encouraging to get through this stage of team development

20. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Norming  The team begins to work better with one another  Teams begin to believe they can reach their goal  Teams begin to utilize the strengths of individual members  Team bonding occurs

21. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Performing  Teams begin to pull together and work hard  The team is positive about reaching the final goal, while having fun  Team members accept responsibility and work through tasks together  There is a sense of team pride

22. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Adjourning  Teams adjourn when the goal has been accomplished  When teams finish successfully, there is a sense of pride and accomplishment  If the team was unsuccessful, there may be feelings of anger and disappointment

23. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Self-Evaluation Rubric  Complete the Self-Evaluation Rubric 1.5  This will evaluate how good of a team member you are being  Be honest with yourself

24. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team Self-Evaluation Rubric  The conversion chart to the left can be used to evaluate your score  You should strive for a score above 9 or 10  Earning 6 or lower is not good  A 6 on the job would get you fired

25. Available at: www.etcurr.comLesson 1.5 – Compete on a Competitive VEX Team