building a portfolio of k-12 outreach

Building a Portfolio of

K-12 Outreach

Nancy Moyers and Ashley Augustine

Why Target K-12? Create a pipelineFosters an interestProvides ResourcesLeads to STEM careersMeets STARS goal

How we do it NormallyHard to get goingLack of coordinationNo communication

How we do it Our approachLeadership supportFinancial supportStudent InitiatedReputation

How do you get that level of trust?Showing SuccessTeacher feedbackDocumentationOngoing relationships

Get InvolvedYou have to get involved and get the experience in order to build support.

Forms of OutreachVisitsHostingLocal Out of TownWork with Teachers

Your K-12 Portfolio

PlanPresentationProgress

Set an ExpectationWhat is Your…Goal (SMART!)FocusMotivation (food!)

Assemble a Team Outreach is a team sport. Find like minded individuals who’d be glad to help and team up.STARS + other FSU students + businesses

Team WorkSuccess depends on the teamSpecify roles and expectationsSet DEADLINES!Frequent meetings

Team MeetingsPlan points of discussionReview last mtg notesMake mtg notes accessible to members

Virtual mtgs (groupme, google hangouts, skype)

Teacher ContactFirst thing you doDirect communicationGet past the officeStick with what works

Do Your Research

Special ProgramGifted, IB, etc.Clubs of InterestTSA, FBLA, etcAward & Achievements

STEM focus

The PitchMake your intentions clear

Give a general overview of what your presentation will consist of

WIFM (teacher)

Suggest Activities

Have a game planDo your homework!What will help drive the point of the presentationTeachers offer great suggestions

Know Your Resources

Create a balanced ratio

Have reinforcements ready

You can never have too much help

Assess the Audience

Different age group/ Different approachTailor your presentation to match their interest (curriculum)

Be Well Rehearsed

Pay more attentionEasier to understandBe Confident“Translational Approach”

Show Enthusiasm

Delivery is everythingThey won’t get excited if you don’tDon’t forget to smile

Build a ConnectionDon’t forget to relate to the studentsBe open, friendly, inviting so they will be more receptive

Breaking the IceLow impact/ little movingInitiates interactionDon’t forget to join in on the fun

Share Your Experiences

Q&AEncourage & MotivateGive advice you wish you had at their age

Have a Plan BRoadblocks happenDon’t stop for too longKeep presentingUse a game or activity to fill the time

Collect FeedbackAsk teachers and studentsQuiz/SurveyLeave teacher with sponsor information to send feedback to

Quiz/SurveyAdminister before & after

Short, Sweet, To the Point

Great way to find out what type of impact you had

Quiz/Survey DetailsInfo from presentationWhat they learnedFavorite PartPossible Improvements

Say Cheese!Take photos of your presentation (WITH PERMISSION!)Best proofGreat marketing tool

Give & TakeLeave them with more informationExplore on their ownEasy to read/navigate through

HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL

FarewellExpress a desire for further interactionThank everyone for having youFollow up with Teacher!

Our OutreachSnapshot of what we do

Creating A Pipeline

•4 STEM Clubs•Work with Teachers•Gifted Network!

Elementary

•Camps

•Visit Schools in County

•Visit Schools in Florida

•Visit Schools•TSA

Middle

•Visit Schools in Florida

•Visit Schools in County

•Host Schools•TSA

High

Elementary School

OutreachTargeting kids early

STEM ClubsChaires ES/Hawks Rise ESGo to schoolsWork with teachersVisit regularly3 year relationship

TopicsRoboticsPowerpointGarage BandHardware/SoftwareFuture TechnologyPhotoshopEdmodo (web design)

ChallengesTraveling to schoolsLimited timeLimited TechnologyShort Attention SpansTeacher expectationsMust change every year – avoid repeat activities

STARS turnover!

ExampleVideo!

Middle School

OutreachThe critical formative years

CampsBring students to your school to learn new skills Coding (2 intro camps) Robotics (School visits) Game Design (2 intro camps) Technology Camp Hardware Image/Audio editing Web Design Game Design Security

ChallengesBe specific about who you

want to attend (or you will end up with mostly boys)

Parents reluctant with out of school location (most assume a cost)

Must supervise from arrival to departureEarly drop-off, Late pick-up

TSAWork with established school programs that support TSA chapters

Work/Attend leadership conferences

Judge events at annual conference

TSA example http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrk-x9ajLp0&feature=c4-overview&list=UUD6C_m_oXgqjYSn4j8Z0LFg

Visit Middle SchoolsPerfect time to get students thinking about potential fields of study/careers

Visit Middle SchoolsTalk about STEMIntroduce to TSAShow how technology is applicable

Provide resources to explore STEM/TSA

High School Outreach

Guide them into STEM programs

High School VisitsHopefully the students have a thorough interest in STEM by nowProvide them with information on STEM careers

Talk to them about what they might want to study in order to achieve their goals

Hosting High SchoolsBring students to your school

Personalized toursEducate about your program

Ask about career goalsTalk to STARS students about their experiences

Measuring Your Impact

Pre-surveyPost-surveyAsk for feedback

How to build Relationships

Build Relationships with Teachers at all LevelsSchedule meetingsAssist with curriculumAdvise on technical issues

Work with the countyBring the resources with you

Use free software

Find the right STARS students FriendlyEnergeticPassionateSafe

Make the schools happyPromote the schools you work withTV/News/Web

Make the parents feel includedGreet parentsAllow to observeShow student work at the endSend things home with themGive contact infoOpen channel of

communication – via email

Sustained EngagementLeave students with resources to keep going

Extend an open line of communication

Follow up to thank them for their participation and remind them that you are there to help

Work around their scheduleSchool ScheduleBreaksHolidaysFCATTestingBe flexible and allow them to take the lead on when/where your events will be

Thank You Questions?

For more info: starsalliance.fsu.edu