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title: "CSEdWeek Spotlight: Tips & Tricks from Four FIRST Teams"
description: During CSEdWeek, FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge teams sponsored by Aptiv, Arm, Medtronic, and Qualcomm, share their computer science tips.
image: https://community.firstinspires.org/hubfs/CSEdWeek_Blog_2025.png
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This [Computer Science Education Week](https://www.csedweek.org/about), we asked FIRST® Robotics Competition and FIRST® Tech Challenge teams to share top tools and insights that allow them to innovate and build to their greatest potential each season. 

Introducing:

- [Team 2468 “Team Appreciate”](https://www.instagram.com/frc2468/?hl=en) sponsored by Arm
- [Team 11260 “Up-A-Creek Robotics”](https://www.instagram.com/team_11260/?hl=en) sponsored by Medtronic
- [Team 573 “Mech Warriors”](https://www.instagram.com/frcteam573/?hl=en) sponsored by Aptiv
- [Team 1538 “The Holy Cows"](https://www.instagram.com/theholycows/?hl=en) sponsored by Qualcomm

Check out videos from each team below and discover new ways to hone your computer science skills during the *FIRST*® AGE™ presented by Qualcomm season!

*FIRST *Robotics Competition Team 2468 “Team Appreciate” from Austin, Texas discusses the training their team undergoes before and during the season to teach students programming. 

 

*FIRST* Tech Challenge Team 11260 “Up-A-Creek Robotics” from Longmont, Colorado shares how they use sensors to track, collect, and score different game elements.

*FIRST *Robotics Competition Team 573 “Mech Warriors” from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan shares how they develop a Systems Work Document to manage different modes, coding, and more.

*FIRST* Robotics Competition Team 1538 “The Holy Cows” from San Diego, California discuss how AprilTags work and how optimizing for field use can make a world of difference.

CSEdWeek is more than a moment on the calendar: it’s a reminder of what is possible when every student has the chance to explore, create, and dream. The tools and ideas shared by our *FIRST *teams reflect the spirit of innovation that drives young people to discover their potential and imagine a better future. When we champion computer science education, we’re not just supporting skills; we’re inspiring the next generation of thinkers, inventors, and leaders. 🤖

Ready to iterate on your own team’s programming and coding skills? Share your computer science tips and tricks on social and be sure to tag *FIRST*!

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