1 ieee eab teacher in-service program presentation region 4 indianapolis, indiana 17 june 2006
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IEEE EAB Teacher In-Service Program Presentation
Region 4Indianapolis, Indiana
17 June 2006
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Program Background and Scope
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The Immediate Objectives
Train IEEE volunteers to train pre-university teachers, so that the teachers can be more effective in bringing engineering and engineering design into the classroom.
Train IEEE volunteers to approach the school system in order to make the teacher training possible.
Make this activity sustainable and long-term.
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The Long-term Goals Empower Section “champions” to develop or enhance
collaborations with their local pre-university community to promote applied inquiry-based learning.
Enhance the level of technological literacy of pre-university educators.
Encourage pre-university students to pursue technical careers, including engineering.
Increase the general level of technological literacy of pre-university students for many years.
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Objectives of the Teacher Training Sessions
Promote an awareness of the need for technological literacy
Provide a hands-on demonstration of mathematics, engineering, and technology for classroom use
Promote awareness of the connections between mathematics, science, and technology standards.
Provide information about resources available to support mathematics, science, and technology instruction
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Short-Term Benefits Participating teachers will acquire additional
knowledge and materials necessary to enhance their science, math and technology curricula
Participating teachers will be able to add practical, applicable content to their curricula
Engineers and educators will be able to meet and learn about each other
Participating teachers will have a greater understanding of technical careers such as engineering, which they can impart to their students
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Long-Term Benefits
The overall level of technological literacy of educators and their students will be positively impacted for many years
There will be the potential for future enhancements in school curricula
Engineers and educators will be given opportunities to meet and develop future collaborative relationships
Minority and female students will be exposed to engineering and other technical professions
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“Technically Speaking” Report
“As a society, we are not even fully aware of or conversant with the technologies we use every day. In short, we are not ‘technologically literate.’ “
Source: NAE. (2002). Technically Speaking: Why All Americans Need to Know More About Technology. p. 1. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
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Just What Is In-Service Training?
“Pre-service education” - Training teachers receive before beginning their teaching careers.
“In-Service education” - Training teachers receive after entering the classroom.
In Florida, teachers must accumulate 120 in-service points every five years to renew their teaching certificates.
An in-service point is similar to the professional development hours (PDH’s) many states require for renewing PE licenses.
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Why Participate in a Teacher In-Service Program?
Enhance the level of technologicalliteracy of:
TeachersStudentsThe local school community
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Why Participate in a Teacher In-Service Program?
Enhance the standing of IEEE and the engineering profession in the eyes of pre-university educators and students.
Promote engineering as a career choice.
Encourage IEEE member participation.
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Have fun.
Why Participate in a Teacher In-Service Program?
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TISP Presentations by Section Chattanooga, TN Miami, FL Florida West Coast Santa Clara, CA Philadelphia, PA North Jersey, NJ Republic of South Africa St. Louis, MO Central Indiana Jamaica Atlanta, GA Richmond, VA Central North Carolina
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Metrics To Date Thirty-five+ presentations to date
More than 775 pre-university educators have participated
Science, technology and mathematics educators
These educators represent 82,000+ students
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Metrics To Date Cont’d
Over 90% of the respondents agreed:
They would use the concepts presented in their instruction
Doing so would enhance the level of technological literacy of their students
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$500 to $1,000 per year will sustain a very active teacher in-service program.
Counting the Cost
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Re-useable materials and hardware.
Counting the Cost
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Counting the CostExpendables
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Counting the Cost
Reproduction costs Often donated in kind.
Refreshments.
Build Your Own Robot Arm
Region 4Indianapolis, Indiana
Brad Snodgrass, Central Indiana SectionDouglas Gorham, Educational Activities
17 June 2006
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Principles & Standards for School Mathematics
Geometry: Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric
modeling to solve problems Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and
three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships
Problem Solving: Recognize and apply geometric ideas in areas outside
of the mathematics classroom Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies
Communication: Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and
clearly to peers, teachers, and others
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National Science Education Standards
Standard E: Science and Technology Abilities to distinguish between natural
objects and objects made by humans Abilities of technological design Understandings about science and technology Communicate the process of technological
design Interactions of energy and matter Motion and force
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Standards for Technological Literacy
Students will develop an understanding of… Standard 7. the influence of technology on history. Standard 8. the attributes of design. Standard 9. engineering design. Standard 10. the role of troubleshooting, research and
development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.
Students will develop… Standard 11. the abilities to apply the design process. Standard 19. an understanding of and be able to select and
use manufacturing technologies.
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Outline and Procedures Divide into teams of 2 Brainstorm and create a sketch of your
design Build a model of your design with given
materials Test your model Discuss and agree upon a redesign, if
needed Rebuild your robot arm Retest your model Answer reflection questions as a team
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Reflection What was one thing you liked about your
design? Are there algebraic principles that can be
applied to this activity? What is one thing you would change
about your design based on your experience?
How might you incorporate this activity into your classroom instruction?
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Tying topics to state standards.
State Standards Exercise
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How to Begin?
Two pronged approach:
Build relationships with school districts.
Build interest in members.
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Recruiting Volunteers
Articles placed in Section newsletters
Announcements At chapter meetings At section executive committee meetings
Informal contacts with members
Members can choose to be presenters or coaches
Life members are good candidates
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Qualities Needed
Tactful communicator. Willing to play the role of classroom assistant.
New methods of teaching - with less telling and more doing.
Enjoy immediate gratification.
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Choose Topics
Tie to state education standards.
Choose topics of interest to section members.
Emphasize “hands-on” activities.
Think low cost - under $100 to replicate for a class.
Simply ask teachers, curriculum supervisors and curriculum specialists (assistant principals) what topics are needed.
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“Rocket Cars and Newton’s Laws”
“Build Working Models With Household Items”
“The Orbit of Planet Gamma” “Learn to Program and Test Robots For
Classroom Use” “Everything You Wanted To Know About
Electric Motors But Were Afraid To Ask”,
Sample Teacher In-service Presentation Topics
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Sample Teacher In-service Presentation Topics Cont’d
“How Do We Communicate Using Radio Waves”
“Get Connected With Ohm’s Law” “Effective Lighting” “Build Your Own Robot Arm” “Simple Machines” “Light Waves and Spectroscopes”
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Plan Times and Places Special Events
USF Engineering EXPO, all day, February, prelude to Engineer’s Week
Teacher Conferences, e.g. Florida Association of Science Teachers or Florida Technology Educators Association
National teacher organizations that happen to meet nearby
Places College Campuses, hotel meeting rooms
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Follow-up Activities/Metrics Count the number of educators who participated in
your teacher in-service program Be sure that teachers complete the 12 item
questionnaire EAD will tabulate the results Follow-up with teachers to determine the level of
implementation of the concepts and activities Consider a sign in sheet to include an email
address Consider sending a follow-up postcard to
attendees
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Lessons Learned
Contact the school principal directly to let him know that your section is planning an event at his school.
Have telephone or cell phone numbers for at least two contacts at the school.
If possible, visit the school several days before the presentation.
Use a cart for moving materials from volunteers’ cars to classrooms.
If your presentation requires electric power, bring several extension cords and multi-outlet power strips.
Exchange cellular telephone or pager numbers among all the section member volunteers.
Provide each section member volunteer with good directions to the school.
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Teacher In-service Presentations
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Panel Discussion
Expense Reports
Send expense report to:Chris Salicco, Allison Ickowicz or Doug GorhamIEEE—Educational Activities445 Hoes LanePiscataway, NJ [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] 562 5492 (Chris)
Include receipt even if you direct billed your flight
Questions? Comments?