Team Blast #3: Training

1. FLL Ontario Kickoff and Training
2. FLL Ontario Entrepreneur/team branding/project shaping workshop
3. FLL Headquarters' "Ask an Expert" Series

1. FLL Ontario Kickoff and Training

Save the date - September 26th, in Toronto and in Waterloo there will be a kickoff and training event taking place for teams to gather together and learn more.  Other regions will also be offering events like this so stay tuned to hear when one close to you will take place.

In the meantime, we would like your input on what you would like to see in terms of workshops.  We are ALSO very interested in those of you who would like to be presenters.  Either way, please take 3-4 minutes to fill in this quick survey.

2. FLL Ontario Entrepreneur/team building/project shaping workshop

Just a reminder to my previous email on this topic which you can see here.  Please read more about it here and/or register ASAP here if you're still considering attending as spots are almost gone!

3. FLL Headquarters' "Ask an Expert" Series

FLL HQ is hosting a series of webinars in which you can participate.  They have been going on already and continue to do so for quite some time.  If you're interested in any of the topics below, please sign up and join in on the call!  All previous sessions have been recorded and posted on this page: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresources

Ask An Expert Webinars
Teams will have the chance to hear from subject matter experts in both the Challenge theme and taking products to market. Webinars will be scheduled in a variety of time zones to accommodate teams globally, and will be recorded for those who cannot attend to review later.

• Ask an Expert: New Coach Orientation  
  Just getting started in FIRST LEGO League and not sure where to begin? Or are you considering starting your first team? Veteran coach Dan Hughes will walk you through what you need to know to get started. Watch the recorded presentation here. Watch the question-and-answer portion here.
• Ask an Expert: Programming and Team Management
  Lee Magpili designs the FIRST LEGO League models, is a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Designer, EV3 programmer and an experienced FLL coach. Rookie coaches -- bring your questions on general team support and programming. 10 a.m. ET Wednesday, July 15. Register here.
• Ask an Expert: Captain Planet Foundation's Leesa Carter Jones
  Leesa Carter-Jones, Executive Director of the Captain Planet Foundation, helped shape this year's Challenge as part of the Challenge Advisory Team. Hear her perspective on why this Challenge topic is important and get some ideas to begin exploring your Project. 3 p.m. ET Wednesday, August 5. Register here.
• Ask an Expert: Poly Recovery's Mike Mooney
  TRASH TREK Challenge Advisory Team member Mike Mooney will talk to teams embarking on their Project about his perspective from with Poly Recovery  -- a pioneer in sustainable, locally based, full-service recycling that specializes in plastics. 3 p.m. ET Wednesday, Aug. 26.  Register here.
• Ask an Expert: Innovation and Protecting Your IdeasJoin U.S. Patent and Trademark staff Tanaga Boozer and Jerry Lorengo in a discussion of what makes an idea innovative -- and how to protect your Project idea. 1 p.m. ET Wednesday, September 9. Register here.
• Ask an Expert: Programming and Team Management
  Lee Magpili designs the FIRST LEGO League models, is a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Designer, EV3 programmer and an experienced FLL coach. Rookie coaches -- bring your questions on general team support and programming. 10 a.m. ET Wednesday, September 16. Register here.
• Ask an Expert: The Team Perspective on Judging
  Gearing up for your first event? Join FLL Global Judge Advisor Skip Gridley and FLL Project Manager Jinnel Choiniere on a quick overview of what to expect from your event judging. 7 p.m. ET Wednesday, Oct. 7. Register here.

- See more at: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresources#sthash.U4ity3da.dpuf