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Inside this issue: Message from the President
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2015 MassTEC Conference
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CTEEA Conference 8
News in TEE 9
ITEEA Conference 11 PTC STEM CERTIFICATE
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POY & TOY 13
Cool Links 14
MassTEC Banner Contest
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The MassTEC Express E-Newsletter
Autumn 2015
Massachusetts Technology/Engineering Education Association, Inc.
Check out the stories regarding the 14th Annual MassTEC Conference including Technology/Engineering Education Teacher of the Year, workshops, and sponsors. Also, consider the articles and links offered that could affect how you think about teaching and learning. Remember, this newsletter is yours to share. Please write an article, share a design brief, and celebrate your students’ great ideas and projects.
Encourage your students to take the
MassTEC Banner Challenge.
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P.s. This is a Great Sub Plan!
MassTEC President Mark Kobel awards Gary Blancehette the MassTEC Teacher of the Year award at the annual MassTEC conference which was held at Fitchburg State University. Mr. Blanchette teaches at the Ottoson Middle School in Arlington Massachusetts. Last year, the Ottoson Middle was recognized with the MassTEC Program of the Year award. See more on page 5.
THE
MASSTEC EXPRESS
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Greetings! So often we hear that teaching need to become more homogenized, more controlled, in fact, “teacher-proofed’ so that anyone can do it. I challenge you all to fight this. First, not everyone can do it. Second, teaching is a sacred trust that dares us to truly care about human beings—one at a time— while offering explorations into all aspects of humanity’s understanding of our existence so far. I have taught human beings who were aged from 2 to 78. They all have one thing in common: the moment that they get the concept or make a new connection, their eyes ‘pop’. This ‘Aha!’ moment is the elixir of the love of learning for me. When I get discouraged all I have to do is share a moment of thinking with another person who is interested in the 5 W’s
and an H of the universe and I become intrigued and reinvigorated. I became reinvigorated at this years’ MassTEC Conference in which fifteen workshops, eight vendor demonstrations, and a keynote speaker all celebrated the incredible potential of hands-on project based learning experiences for all students. There was a buzz in the air as teachers talked with each other, networked, made new friends, and caught great new ideas to share back home. Please share some of these ideas and your impressions of what we here on the MassTEC board could do even better next year. I got reinvigorated when I invited myself down to New Britain CT to the 89th Annual CTEEA Conference (see page 7) and
realized that we are not alone and that we have much to learn from our southern cousins as they do from you. The MassTEC Board members hope to continue the dialogue with CTEEA so that we both may continue to grow. I get reinvigorated every week when I spend time with my grand-children, Sully and Gwenny. These 5 and 4 year-olds have a spark in their eyes, a thirst to know everything, and an energy level that encourages Papa to take a nap. These two young human beings love to learn, so should all of our students. Your job: role model this! Share your love of learning today!
Thank you for all you do!
Ray
Dr. Ray McCarthy The MassTEC Express Editor
c 413.627.7043 [email protected]
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- James Dyson
“Creativity is, in many respects, a response.” -James Dyson
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Marlborough-
Message from the President Fall 2015 As we move into the 2015-16 school year, the Draft Revised Science / Technology Engineering Standards have been released for public comment. These standards differ from previous standards in that they reflect the need for students to develop conceptual understandings as well as science and engineering practices that will help them apply their learning and become analytical thinkers. Please take advantage of the opportunity to give feedback to the DESE. The public comment period ends November 20, 2015. The revised standards, a survey to submit comment and related resources . Comments can also be submitted to [email protected] . We at MassTEC will continue to do our best to keep you informed of any related news. If you haven’t seen our redesigned website, check out www.MassTEC.org . We hope you will access the site for the information you need for our conference, as well as other reference information you may find helpful. Helpful ideas on DDMs, MCAS questions and links to useful information at DESE can be found there. If you have resources (lessons/activities/etc.) that you would like to share, send them to the address below. A big thank you goes out to all of our members and guests who attended our Fall conference at FSU. We had a record attendance, excellent workshops, and fantastic vendor support. I took away some great ideas along with an awesome T-shirt! Please consider presenting one of your engineering activities at next fall’s workshop. Please contact me at [email protected] and let me know how we can better serve you. I hope you have a great school year. Thank you for supporting MassTEC and thank you for bringing the knowledge, skills, and fun of Technology/Engineering to your students every day. Mark Kobel President MassTEC [email protected]
Technology/Engineering Education: the T&E of STEM!
Our New President’s Bio : Born in Worcester, MA and now living in Holden, MA. I taught Industrial Arts / Technology Education / Technology Engineering for 30 years at Gardner Middle School and Gardner High School. I developed a curriculum for the high school which grew from one to six sections of a college prep, lab science, standards based Technology/Engineering class which included MCAS testing for many students. I recently accepted a new teaching position in Marlborough on a STEM team. We are developing a program highlighting Engineering Based Learning through collaborative projects and interdisciplinary studies. I focus on incorporating real world problem solving, hands on skills, educational technology, and project-based learning into my classroom. I believe that today's students need to be creative, active learners that can apply information as well as find and filter new information to solve real world problems. They must be able to work individually and collaboratively. They need to be able to use a variety of media to document and present their activities and accomplishments. More at: http://engineeringforteachers.weebly.com/mark-kobels-page.html
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2015 MassTEC Conference
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Fitchburg State University October 23, 2015
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Arlington-
Ottoson Middle School Educator
Gary Blanchette awarded
MassTEC Teacher of the Year Arlington Public Schools is pleased to announce that Gary Blanchette, Technology Engineering Teacher at Ottoson Middle School, has been named the 2015 MassTEC Teacher of the Year. This MassTEC (Massachusetts Technology Education/Engineering Collaborative) award recognizes those individuals who strive for excellence and provide their students with the best educational experiences. The award was presented Friday, October 23, at Fitchburg State University. This award is the third in a series for this Arlington Public Schools program. Last year, the Ottoson Technology Engineering program was voted the 2014 MassTEC Program of the Year. In addition, last year Brandy Whitney, also a
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Technology Engineering Teacher at Ottoson Middle School, was nationally recognized with the 2015 PASCO STEM Educator Award. Mr. Blanchette, in reflecting upon the award, said “I am honored and humbled that our professional organization that awarded OMS the MA program of the year, is recognizing me with the 2015 MA teacher of the year. I have always loved what I do and I do it for the kids. Seeing their faces light up and their eagerness to come to class everyday has always been rewarding enough for me. The impact that the upgraded instructional technology has had on our curriculum is profound. The opportunities these children have to help them learn are unprecedented in this state.” Principal Timothy Ruggere stated, “Our students have the benefit of both up-to-date instructional technology and top quality teachers such as Gary Blanchette. It is exciting to have this program at the middle school.” Superintendent Kathleen Bodie, sharing his enthusiasm, said “Gary Blanchette and Brandy Whitney have taken full advantage of the instructional technology investments that have been made with the support of the Town of Arlington and the Arlington Education Foundation’s Technology Initiative. Arlington’s students are benefiting from the transformation of the middle school’s Technology Engineering curriculum into a truly 21st century program.” To learn more about the Technology Engineering program at Ottoson, visit
http://ottosonmiddleschoolteched.weebly.com/.
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MassTEC 2015
Conference Presentations We had a full and comprehensive program of presentations by our professional colleagues and corporate collaborators. Scott Jewell, Ipswich Middle School and MassTEC Treasurer New standards, so now what? So we now have new standards, what do I really need to know? Come spend an hour taking a closer look at what has changed? Where did all that stuff I use to teach go? We will focus on the paradigm shift of knowing stuff to understanding stuff and what that means in our classrooms. Educational STEM Solutions, LLC The STEM Classroom Experience VEX and VEX IQ robotics, Laser Engraving with the Trotec Laser System, and Drones: who, where, why, how and which one? David Ciolfi, Technology Education Concepts, Inc. CNC Machining from a STL File, Yes it’s True! Wish your students could make prototype parts out something besides 3D printed plastic? Want your students to be able to make prototypes from non-propriety materials like acrylic, wood, Teflon, etc. but think CNC machining is too complicated? Guess again! 3D Machining can be as simple as exporting an STL file from your CAD software, just like 3D printing. Join us to learn how the latest hardware and software technologies have made prototyping easy, allowing more students to experience 3D machining, subtractive rapid prototyping, engraving, and PC board milling. You’ll see how Roland’s equipment expedites students’ learning curve and allows them to apply their knowledge toward the design and production of real-world products. Ayora Berry, PTC K12 Program Robotics, CAD, and More! Hands-on workshop focused on classic and cutting-edge classroom activities including robotics, CAD, Internet of Things and other product development education related resources. We will demo, discuss, and simulate these materials as well as provide free take-aways. John Banister-Marx Pythagorean Parlor Trick Physics Embed the "M" in your STEM instruction with this great parlor trick. By building and testing this device, students will discover the relationship between sides of a right triangle in order to drop a marble into a cup. This is hands-on and inquiry rich. Materials provided to make at least one demo model for each of 20 participants; more if
additional funding becomes available. Joseph Ramos 2016 United States Super STEM Competition Learn how your students in grades 5 through college can compete in a new national STEM competition with 15 Divisions to win prizes for your STEM courses. Presentation includes a full question and answer period. First 10 attendees win a free STEM gift. Brandy Whitney and Gary Blanchette, Ottoson Middle School, Arlington, MA Establishing a 21st Century Engineering and Technology Program Come see our Engineering Program that we have revised to meet 21st Century needs. Integration of practical, standards based, 3d printing and iPad use will be discussed. Meet the standards, revise your curriculum and keep the lessons you know while adding new technology. Natalie Kuldell, PhD, BioBuilder Educational Foundation Engineering Challenges for Life Science Bill Gates once told Wired magazine that if he were young today he “would be hacking biology,” but what happens when the DNA code that runs living cells can be easily reprogrammed? Genetically engineered machines are being designed and built by college students as well as high school and middle school students in the context of their lab classes, design competitions, and summer camps. This session will provide background on the emerging field of synthetic biology, describe existing examples of how it is being taught, and include some “hands-on” examples of its design framework in action. John Storella-Mullin Engineering For All - Custom Hydroponic System The presentation will focus on the how middle school students can develop a custom hydroponics system based on the Engineering For All curriculum that has been developed through a research project conducted by Hofstra University. The presentation will include insight into the six Knowledge and Skill Builder learning activities to prepare teachers on how to utilize this curriculum so their students can build various types of hydroponics systems such as drip or ebb flow. Samples of student developed hydroponic sytems will be displayed for teachers to review. Paul Shultz, Lincoln-Sudbury High School 3-D Printing Getting started in your classroom 3-D Printing has finally become affordable and reliable enough that anyone can do it. Come find out why you can stop your skepticism, enhance your
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engineering and have the participants do a hands-on activity that requires creating different types of models. Tarah Dupuis, Shannon Belski, Corey Coleman, Fitchburg State University Technology Engineering Education Collegiate Association Fitchburg State TEECA: Recruiting Future Teachers for Technology Engineering Programs in Our Schools Fitchburg State Tech Ed students will present strategies that encourage high school and college students to explore the potential opportunities as Technology/ Engineering Teachers in Massachusetts. These students will share their experiences from competitive events they have participated in and plan to bring to local high school students. These students are excited about the future for Tech Ed teachers and will help attendees recruit future students to join this profession. -Charlie Corley, DTE [email protected] and Douglas Shattuck [email protected]
Plan to be there next year!
MassTEC Conference
At Fitchburg State
University
Friday, October 21, 2016
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curriculum and get students excited about your program, all without a sales pitch. Jennifer Flanagan, Central Tree Middle School High Engagement Through Data Driven Design How to incorporate more Science and Math into your Tech Ed curriculum. Design challenges such as B.A.S.E Jumping Barbie, Balloon Racers, and Mousetrap Cars will be discussed. Kurt Lichtenwald and John Barry, Gloucester High School How to enhance your STEAM program Through the use of STEAM projects and inquiry based learning, Gloucester High has developed a highly successful 9 through 12 Engineering Track. Everything from 100% passing on MCAS to Honors Elective Engineering classes. We will provide insight into the projects that have contributed to our student’s success and the development of our engineering program. We will also demonstrate how to create a STEM program. How to turn your STEM to STEAM program through the incorporation Art in your curriculum. We will show you how to create a program with little to no money. To go from no budget to budget / from 1 class to 12 classes of engineering. We will show you how to pull the passion for learning out of your students to create self-driven lifelong learners. We will show you how to prepare your students for college level engineering and how to use them as a feedback loop for your program. Reed Brockman, Boston Society of Civil Engineers EXCITING, FREE, and ESTABLISHED Engineering programs for MIDDLE and HIGH school students A brief history of 4 student contests and other programs that are free for your students. CONTESTS INCLUDE FUTURE CITY. MODEL BRIDGE, ONLINE BRIDGE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY'S SIGNATURE PROJECT. Also discussed are bridge tours, Infrastructure Appreciation Day / ThinkFest And others. Martha Cyr, WPI STEM Education Center The practice of modeling in technology/engineering The practice of modeling is more than building and testing prototypes. This presentation will discuss the need for models in technology/
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New Britain, CT- Ray McCarthy, EdD [email protected]
Connecticut Technology and Engineering Education Association
The 89th annual conference had over 130 participants at Central Connecticut State University on November 6, 2015. President William (Bill) McDonough ([email protected]) allowed me to visit as guest. Bill and past president, Dan Grenier, wanted to assure us here in Massachusetts that Technology/ Engineering education is alive and well south of our border. Indeed, there are amazing, authentic learning experiences being offered in Connecticut Tech Ed labs including: Real racing at Lyme Rock speedway in the Electrathon America in student design/build/race battery powered cars
Hovercraft racing Modern manufacturing including rapid prototyping, CADCAM, and laser engravers STEM activities for elementary school students Game design
Technology Student Association (TSA) And much more! Dr. Ken Roy’s keynote presentation Safety is No Joke went way beyond the boring “be careful” talks of long ago. Dr. Roy showed picture after picture of actual safety violations that could be in any of our Tech engineering labs. He stated repeatedly that our responsibility of our students’ safety over rules our administrators needs to dump bodies into our lab classes. “It is your license that will be taken away in court if an over-crowded or dangerous laboratory condition leads to a significant injury.” Editor’s note: Please join us on the MassTEC Board to discuss this crucial point! Further, check out the CTEEA website for more: https://cteea.wildapricot.org/
And we at MassTEC need someone to set-up and guide a ‘closed’ FaceBook group similar to the CTEEA’s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100506743322576/ . This group is designed for technology & engineering teachers in the state of Connecticut to network and share ideas and advice related to the technology and engineering education profession. We in Massachusetts have much in common with the CTEEA. Please consider how we can share ideas, develop strategies to support our field, and build better learning experiences for our students.
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Washington, DC- The Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) http://www.realworlddesignchallenge.org/ is an annual competition that provides high school students, grades 9-12, the opportunity to work on real world engineering challenges in a team environment. Each year, student teams will be asked to address a challenge that confronts our nation's leading industries. Students will utilize professional engineering software to develop their solutions and will also generate presentations that convincingly demonstrate the value of their solutions. The RWDC provides students with opportunities to apply the lessons of the classroom to the technical problems that are being faced in the workplace. · Real World Design Challenge Registration Now Open for 2015-2016! _______________________________________________________________ Santa Rosa, California - Supporting Maker Education District-W ide
July 20, 2015 Jennie Snyder Superintendent, Piner-Olivet Union School District http://www.edutopia.org/blog/supporting-maker-education-district-wide-snyder-silveira-parker “The maker movement has gained momentum over the last year, especially with the Call to Action from the White House and the President's second annual Nation of Makers event and proclamation. This year, Maker Ed,Digital Promise, and AASA (the School Superintendents Association gathered commitments (PDF) from school leaders to expand making in districts and schools throughout our nation. In order for the maker movement and maker education to take shape and become truly embedded in schools and classrooms, district and site-level administrative leadership and support are essential.”
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Keokuk, IA-
Iowa Schools Seek Earlier Start To
Technology Education (WGEM) - http://www.wgem.com/story/30386161/2015/10/29/state-of-iowa-local-schools-push-for-industrial-tech-at-young-ages At the Iowa Capital, the state's Department of Education is pushing for kids to pick up Industrial technology skills at younger ages. Here in the tri-states, a school is already challenging students to meet that push. Teachers say the work being done in Keokuk Middle School's shop room is crucial for demands of the local economy. They're working to get students in the shop as young as 6th grade. And it's a push that mirrors a state goal. Keokuk Sixth grader Alysa Day wants to be an engineer. "I like building and drawing," Day said. Now Alysa and her classmates, are getting a jumpstart on subjects like CAD programming and design. Keokuk students are not alone. State educators are pushing schools to start Career and Technical Education, or CTE, subjects in seventh or eighth grade. At Keokuk Middle School, Teacher Louis Clark says
Editor’s note: Maker Space and Maker Faire are great experiences for those who do/did not have Technology Engineering Education offered in their schools. These teachers in this article are not trained nor licensed TEE teachers and therefore are not skilled in the necessary safety nor educational pedagogy. In fact, an expert on laboratory safety, Dr. Ken Roy, stated that anyone who is not a licensed TEE instructor has no legal coverage and are liable for damages if they offer learning experiences with tools and materials and a student gets hurt (CTEEA Conference presentation, November 6, 2015, CCSU, New Britain CT). Please spread the word that is finally getting to higher education: Project-Based Learning works. Invest in Technology Engineering Education!
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earlier preparation is practical for career exploration. "You know, we get past, 'I want to be a football player, I want to be a professional basketball player' to 'These are the jobs I really want to be,'" Clark said. Educators say these classes don't just teach students how to use tools. They also build skills like communication. That's something that the Iowa Department of Education is stressing at a younger and younger age. "Side affects of having so much emphasis on the core programs, again, reading, math, science, social studies, is that we've taken emphasis away from those others areas," Keokuk Middle School Principal Brad McCloskey said. "And we can't forget about them, because they're vitally important." And there's a regional emphasis on the programs, too. "So many of our kids can earn a great living in our area, in our manufacturing, in our industry, and be well-prepared for them through our programs," McCloskey said. "We want them to start exploring those things early." Officials add they are planning to expand the industrial tech program. That includes adding career exploration days and bringing in local employers for students to meet. ___________________________________________ NY-
The International Center for Leadership in Education
“The International Center’s philosophy originated in the 1970s while its founder, Dr. Willard (Bill) R. Daggett, was a classroom teacher. Like most teachers, Daggett worked with students of varying academic abilities. He strove to meet each student at his or her level and to find unique ways to enable each student to shine. His belief: given the right opportunities, all students can learn and achieve. Daggett recognized early that the U.S. education system would need to do more to prepare students for a technologically driven society. During his tenure at the New York State Department of Education, Daggett headed the Futuring Project, which was designed to help prepare students for 21st century learning. When he recommended that New York schools incorporate technology education into the curriculum, he was met with fierce opposition. Undeterred, Daggett reached out across the globe to
Japan and England, where business and industry were intersecting daily. In time, he convinced the New York State Board of Regents to introduce a curriculum of technology education for all students.” _________________________________________ The Atlantic-
Why Did Intel Quit the Science Fair?
Hana Schank It may have found something shinier. http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/10/why-did-intel-quit-the-science-fair/410017/ “And the fairs often come under criticism from both teachers and scientists for their strict adherence to the scientific method, which some have argued doesn’t align with the way science actually works. So it’s possible that in a freewheeling world—one where there are fellowships encouraging students to quit college and start a company, executives flock to hackathons to prove they too can dream big, and college dropouts run billion-dollar companies—Intel sees the STS as too passé, the kind of thing one’s grandparents might have done (possibly arriving in a Buick and wearing a pocket protector). Or, to put it another way, there are other competitions out there that don’t care one iota about the scientific method and poster board, and that are more accessible to the general public. To showcase a project at a competition like Maker Faire, for example, you don’t even need to be in school.”
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Needham, MA-
PTC STEM CERTIFICATE Winter 2016 Cohort Registration Now Open!
Join us for the Winter 2016 cohort of the STEM Certificate Program! Learn new practices and develop your understanding of STEM concepts in education and industry. Our Product Development Education model focuses on integrated STEM teaching and learning that aligns with state and national education standards. In the program you will: x Explore STEM in action within industry and classroom settings x Test model STEM units and advanced technologies x Collaborate with other STEM interested teachers from across New England x Build partnership with industry experts and educators x Create model, integrated STEM units customized to your teaching needs and interests Educators of all subject areas and disciplines are invited to participate. Registration open until filled. For more details on class schedule, cost, and resources, please visit the registration information page: http://www.stemcertificate.org/join/massachusetts_stem_certificate_program. For questions, contact Alyssa Walker, [email protected].
We look forward to working with you! __________________________________________ Cambridge MA-
MIT Campus Science on Saturday Events
Our next MIT campus Science on Saturday event will be “Nuclear Science and Engineering” on December 5th. Did you know that your smoke alarm uses nuclear physics, or that people used to eat off uranium-glazed plates? How can nuclear science and engineering be used to safely create everything from smoke alarms to cancer treatments to electric power plants? Come find out! Volunteers from the audience can help with fun demonstrations on stage, and everyone can participate at hands-on activity tables afterward. All of our Science on Saturday events on the MIT
campus are free and open to all elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as their parents and teachers. They are sponsored by the MIT Museum and the Akamai Foundation. Parking and seating are limited, so we recommend that you arrive early. Attendees can park in either the West Garage (very close to the event) or Albany Garage (a ~10-15-minute walk from the event) provided they can pay the $7 flat fee with a credit card at either parking garage. For maps of the event and parking garage locations, please see the attached advertising flyer or our web page:http://web.mit.edu/museum/programs/calendar/sci_on_saturday.html Please plan to join us 10:00 a.m.-noon on the following Saturdays in MIT’s Kresge Auditorium, 48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 20139:
December 5, 2015 Nuclear Science and Engineering February 6, 2016 Rockets and Flight March 5, 2016 Materials with Magical Properties April 2, 2016 Circuits and Computers.
Dr. Todd H. Rider [email protected] Mad Scientist in Residence MIT Museum MIT Room N51-205 265 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
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MassTEC * Teacher of the Year
* Program of the Year
Apply or Nominate Today! http://www.masstec.org/recognition/
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POY—TOY 2016 All applications need to be submitted no later than Friday, September 9, 2016 MassTEC is offering two recognition programs for technology/engineering teachers: Program of the Year, and Teacher of the Year. The recipients of Teacher of the Year, and Program of the Year will receive a plaque. The top two finalists of Teacher of the Year will receive a free MassTEC membership, admission to the following year’s MassTEC conference and a year's membership to ITEEA. The top two finalists of Program of the Year
will receive a free MassTEC membership and admission to the following year’s MassTEC conference. The award recipient (s) will receive a one year membership to ITEEA for up to 3 members of the department. All applications need to be submitted no later than Friday, September 9, 2016.
The recipients for the Teacher of the Year and Program of the Year will be eligible to submit an application to the International Technology Education Educator Association (ITEEA) for consideration for the ITEEA Teacher Excellence or the Program Excellence Awards. These awards will be presented at the ITEEA annual conference. I ask you to think about applying for one or both of these awards. For additional information and an application for either of the awards please go our web site and look under Recognition Consider Applying for Program of the Year and Teacher of the Year. This section is located under the Conference button of our web page. http://www.masstec.org/teacher-of-the-year--
program-of-the-year.html ~Charlie Corley, DTE
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Cool Links Hanover students grow with tower gardens Middle school students earn hands-on STEM experience http://hanover.wickedlocal.com/article/20151108/NEWS/151107930
Boy Scouts Of America Launches Co-Ed “STEM Scouts” Program. https://stemscouts.org/ The Marshfield (WI) News Herald (10/7, Welter) reports the Boy Scouts of America has launched a new program called STEM Scouts, which will offer boys and girls an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in STEM fields by working laboratories, conducting scientific experiments, and working with local STEM professionals. The program is being piloted in 12 councils across the US
Entertainment Industry Foundation Announces Think It Up
National Education Initiative http://www.thinkitup.org/pages/about-us
Welcome to Get Caught Engineering, a resource site to help teachers and parents connect “classroom learning” with real life applications in STEM: science, technology, engineering and math. Our goal is to provide lessons, ideas, and references for hands-on engineering experiences that excite and challenge elementary children. http://www.getcaughtengineering.com/lesson-ideas/
Women in Engineering: A comparative study of barriers across
Nations http://www.aspiringminds.com/sites/default/files/womenInEngineeringComparativeStudyBarriersAcrossNations_1.pdf
More on W omen in Technology Education R.R. McCarthy & J.B. Berger (2008). Moving Beyond Cultural Barriers: Successful Strategies of Female Technology Education Teachers http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTE/v19n2/pdf/mccarthy.pdf
http://www.iteea.org/Publications/ArticleOct11.pdf http://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ907364 http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/DrRayMcCarthy-354615-itea-beyond-smash-crash-part-2-education-ppt-powerpoint/
Free ITEEA Newsletter STEM Connections
http://www.iteea.org/Publications/STEMconnections/STEMconnections5-15.pdf
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Great Sub. Plan! Our old banner has served us well; now we are looking for a new one to kick off our efforts in 2016.
MassTEC Banner Contest Let your students’ (and teachers’) creativity flow! Design Brief: Create a great new Banner for MassTEC There are two divisions for this competition: Middle School and High School. Banners will be created by teams of two (2) students. A school may have as many teams as they wish. Student teams may submit up to three (3) designs.
Constraints Your digital poster Must be 60 inches tall x 36 inches wide
Must be a JPG file Must contain the MassTEC Logo Must be in RGB format
W in! Students and their teacher win MassTEC T-Shirts and free admission to the 2016 MassTEC Conference on October 21, 2016. Due Date: May 10, 2016
Submit your digital designs to: [email protected]
Small print: The MassTEC Board will own the copyright to any submission and will judge the submitted banners. The MassTEC Board decision on the two winning teams will be final.
Old Design