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& RoboticsIntroductory Session -
Student Activities Conferences 2016
David Trussell, Director of STEM Activities
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UIL Robotics: the early years?
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In this session…
• Background
• Pilot program basics
• How Robotics fits with UIL programs
• Team Structure and Composition
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Big Picture: New Directions for UIL Academics
• Contests with different formats, different structures
• Moving outside the old Spring Meet box
• Examples: Congressional Debate and Film
• Both have seen tremendous participation growth during three years as pilot programs
• Both are now officially adopted contests
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UIL and STEM• Current competitions include Calculator Applications,
Computer Science, Mathematics, Number Sense and Science• All are paper-and-pencil test format (except the programming component of
Computer Science)
• Existing STEM activities are going strong, but we need a long-term approach
• New activities, and evolution of existing ones, should be designed to engage today’s students – and tomorrow’s
• Expansion of STEM programs is key to the big picture for the future of UIL Academics
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UIL and STEM
• New programs that are collaborative, project-based and engage students’ creativity
• Not all UIL activities have to fit these criteria, but we need more that do, particularly in STEM
• Robotics is a perfect fit for the future of UIL Academics
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Robotics in TexasWhen program development began…
• UIL had no previous involvement with Robotics
• Multiple organizations offering well-established programs of Robotics competition
• Many UIL schools already participating with Robotics organizations
Where would UIL fit in this already active landscape?
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Robotics Program Development
• Informal discussions ongoing for several years
• A perfect fit for the direction we want to go with STEM
• Pushed toward immediate action during Sunset Review process
• Pilot program development authorized by UIL Legislative Council in October 2014
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The UIL Pilot Process• Acts as approval of concept and development for a
new UIL program
• Rules for pilot events are not included in the UIL Constitution & Contest Rules
• Allows flexibility for ongoing adjustments during the pilot
• Examples of recent pilots and timeframes
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Robotics Pilot Objectives• Facilitate growth of Robotics participation statewide
• Provide avenues for schools with diverse needs:
• Large or small
• Different geographical regions
• Limited resources or substantial resources
• Well-established robotics program or just getting started
• Think big…but not too big to be manageable
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Three Possible Approaches to Program Development
• Build a completely new UIL-developed contest
• Build a program that would try to encompass Robotics in Texas across the board
• Implement a program through partnership with established organization(s)
• We chose the third approach
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Pilot Program Participants• Following extensive research and careful deliberation, two organizations were chosen for participation in the UIL pilot program
• BEST Robotics
• FIRST Robotics
• Both organizations have a proven track record, with more than 20 years of successful robotics competition in Texas
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BEST Robotics• Low-cost participation model• Compact fall schedule
• Season kickoff in September• UIL Robotics State Championship – BEST Division
• December 8–10, 2016 • Dr Pepper Arena – Frisco TX• Qualification based on BEST Award scores in
the fall 2016 BEST competition season
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FIRST Robotics• Experience working with state activities associations on
championship competitions
• Offers multiple programs suitable for different levels of program development, resource availability, etc.
• The UIL pilot includes two FIRST programs:
• FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
• FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
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Inaugural 2016 UIL Robotics State Championship – FIRST Division
• July 28–30, 2016 at the Austin Convention Center
• FTC July 28–29, FRC July 29–30
• Held in conjunction with the annual Texas Robot Roundup event
• Qualification based on performance during the 2015–2016 FIRST competition season
• Invitations were sent to teams in May
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2016 FIRST Division Championship Results
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) State Champions• Team 3781 - Austin Westlake HS • Team 6209 - Austin Vandegrift HS • Team 6710 - Austin Westlake HS State Runner-Up• Team 10782 - Laredo Martin HS FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)State Champions• Team 118 - Clear Creek ISD • Team 148 - Greenville HS • Team 5242 - Dallas Wilson HS • Team 5726 - San Antonio Harlandale HS State Runners-Up• Team 418 - Austin Liberal Arts & Science Academy • Team 1296 - Rockwall HS • Team 4587 - Houston Jersey Village HS
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Robotics as a UIL Program• It’s different –
• Seasons and schedules
• Competition structure and events
• Team structures
• Championship qualification
• Robotics is a standalone program, not an addition to UIL Academic district meets
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Robotics as a UIL Program• UIL Robotics will include a fall (BEST) and a spring (FIRST)
season, with some overlap (FTC)
• Your school CAN participate in both
• UIL Robotics is automatically included in the qualifier meets for FIRST and BEST teams that are UIL-eligible
• There are no separate qualifier meets for UIL Robotics
• Starting a team and participating in the BEST and FIRST competitive seasons allows you to qualify for the UIL Robotics State Championships
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Robotics and UIL Rules• BEST and FIRST are independent organizations that
have their own rules and guidelines
• One of the important aspects of pilot development is determining the best ways to incorporate UIL rules and structures
• UIL rules will determine team eligibility to compete for UIL Championships and specify championship criteria
• FIRST and BEST rules will determine how the contests are run – contest structure, judging, scoring, etc.
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Robotics and UIL Rules• Both FIRST and BEST allow participation by teams
that are not eligible for UIL competition (private schools, club teams, etc.)
• Those teams will continue to participate but only UIL-eligible teams will be ranked to qualify for and win UIL State Championships
• Two-track scoring
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Team Composition and Student Eligibility
• UIL is a membership organization that, by rule, is composed primarily of public schools (and open enrollment charters)
• To be eligible for UIL honors, all robotics team members:
• Must be full-time students at UIL member schools
• Must meet standard eligibility requirements under state law (no pass no play) and school district policy
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Team Composition and Student Eligibility
• To be eligible for UIL honors, teams must be:
• High school-based
• Have a majority of students in grades 9–12
• UIL rules do not allow for the awarding of middle school state championships
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Team Composition and Student Eligibility
• Pilot status allows for some flexibility in combined and composite team structures:
• High school-based teams that include some middle school students
• BEST and FTC
• Teams that include students from multiple campuses
• Primarily FRC
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Team Composition and Student Eligibility
• Teams that do not meet the criteria for UIL eligibility can continue to participate with FIRST or BEST
• Non-UIL teams (home school teams, club-based teams, etc.) would not be eligible to receive UIL awards or championships, but can receive awards from FIRST or BEST and advance in those organizational structures
• Also true for middle school based teams
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UIL Classifications in Robotics
• Robotics is not split into conferences 1A-6A
• Divisional splits based on school size will be evaluated and phased in based on participation
• Initially two divisions, small school (1A-4A) and large school (5A-6A)
• Film example
• FIRST Division Championship in July had one division
• BEST Division Championship in December may have a small school/large school split – working on details
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UIL Overall Championship Points
• No sweepstakes points are awarded for pilot contests
• If officially adopted, Robotics would receive points toward overall Academic State Championships
• Pilot contests do not factor into Lone Star Cup
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Championship Qualifications• UIL-eligible Robotics teams will be ranked based on
their performance in FIRST or BEST qualifier meets, using pre-defined scoring criteria
• Teams will be invited to participate based on their rankings and the number of slots available for the championship event
• Waiting lists will be maintained
• Consideration of geography and other factors could be added as the program develops
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BEST Division Pilot in 2016• BEST competition season is already underway
• UIL rankings and championship qualification will be based on BEST Award participation
• BEST Award = comprehensive
• BEST structure is based on local hubs
• Efforts ongoing to increase the number of hubs
• Connect with a hub to prepare for next fall
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FIRST Division Pilot in 2016–2017
• The pilot is continuing this year
• Will continue to include FTC and FRC, with similar qualification structure for the state championship
• The 2017 FIRST Division Championship will be a spring event, in May of 2017
• Additional details will be announced soon
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How to Participate in UIL Robotics – in a Nutshell
• Attend training sessions and workshops
• Summer workshops for coaches, including Capital Conference
• Evaluate the options available and determine the best fit for your school
• Visit the FIRST and/or BEST websites to find out the steps to register a team and to explore available resources for funding and support – links on UIL Robotics web pages
• Participate in qualifier meets during the regular BEST and FIRST competition seasons
• Your team’s performance in those meets will determine qualification for the UIL state championships, as well as advancement within the FIRST and BEST structures
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Where We’re Headed• Pilot evaluation will be ongoing each year
• No pre-determined length for the pilot
• Tremendous interest and excitement holds great promise for growth
• Pilot will continue through this year and most likely 2017–2018 as well
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What About Robotics for Younger Grades?
• High school program is the focus as we continue development of the pilot
• We will continue to monitor and explore possibilities
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Questions
• www.uiltexas.org/academics/stem/robotics