12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 S.K. Ramesh Chair, IEEE Pre-University Education Coordinating Committee IEEE Teacher In-Service Program Workshop 31 July & 1 August 2015 Bogotá, Colombia IEEE Pre-University Education Programs and IEEE Teacher In-Service Program (TISP)

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Outline 1 Why is IEEE interested in community impact through pre-university education and outreach? IEEE Educational Activities Objectives Program Overview: The Teacher In-Service Program (TISP) Q&A

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB Community Impact through Pre- University Education and Outreach Because it is in our stated and un-stated mission IEEE Constitution –The IEEE shall strive to enhance the quality of life for all people throughout the world through the constructive application of technology in its fields of competence. IEEE Policies, Section 7.8 IEEE Code of Ethics: –“to improve the understanding of technology; its appropriate application, and potential consequences;” IEEE By-Laws I –“implement programs specifically intended to serve and benefit IEEE members in educational pursuits, the engineering and scientific community, and the general public.”

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Energy Environment Climate Change Sustainability Food, Water Healthcare Education Transportation Societal Grand Challenges 3

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Changing the Conversation 4 No profession unleashes the spirit of innovation like engineering. From research to real-world applications, engineers constantly discover how to improve our lives by creating bold new solutions that connect science to life in unexpected forward thinking ways. Few professions turn so many ideas into so many realities. Few have such a direct and positive impact on people’s everyday lives. We are counting on engineers and their imaginations to help us meet the needs of the 21 st century. “Changing the Conversation”, National Academy of Engineering, 2008

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB Global Challenges How do we make our programs outward focused entrepreneurial engines of innovation?

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12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Pre-University Education and Outreach Overall objective: –To increase the propensity of young people to select engineering, computing and technology as a program of study and career path –Increase the level of technological literacy 7

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Challenge and Approach Challenge: –Public perception of engineers/engineering/ technology is often misinformed resulting in early decisions that block the path leading children to engineering Approach: –Reach major groups of influencers who impact students and their decisions  Teachers, counselors, parents, media… –Online Presence – TryEngineering.org, TryComputing.org, TryNano.org, IEEE Spark –Engineering in the Classroom – Teacher In-Service Program –Community Service Projects – EPICS in IEEE 8

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 TryEngineering.org TryEngineering.org lets visitors explore how to: –Prepare for a career in engineering, computing and technology –Find accredited programs in engineering, computing and technology –Search student opportunities and play interactive games –Find lesson plans How to get involved: –Submit an engineer or student profile in any engineering, computing or technology discipline –Suggest ideas for lesson plans –Submit a student opportunity for summer programs, internships, etc. 9

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 TryEngineering.org Measures of Success – as of June million page hits so far in 2015 Currently averages 99,590 unique visitors per month 17.9 million lesson plan downloads since launch in all languages Visitors average about 15.4 minutes on the site Redesigned Spanish site to be complete in late August 10

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 TryComputing.org 11 Discover Find information on exciting computing careers and explore careers using the visual cloud tool. Study Explore computing majors and search for accredited computing degree programs around the world Work Browse computing professional career profiles & computing hero profiles Champion Educator lesson plans and tools Resources External computing resources

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 IEEE Spark (spark.ieee.org) IEEE Spark is an online publication intended to inspire students ages to learn more about engineering, technology, and computing, and raise excitement about careers in these disciplines. IEEE Spark features articles on technological innovation, university preparation tips, professional career profiles, at-home activities, comics, and more! 12

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 EPICS in IEEE – Humanitarian and Education Initiative Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) at Purdue University, USA –Organizes university or high-school students to work on engineering- related projects for local area non- profit organizations EPICS in IEEE –Empowers student branches and Young Professional groups to work with high school students on community service- related engineering projects. An IEEE Foundation Signature Program. 13

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 EPICS in IEEE Call for Proposals Through this initiative, EA will provide funding support for approved projects in IEEE's fields of interest which address one or more of these areas: –Education & Outreach: Pre-university schools, museums, adult learning programs, after school programs –Access and abilities: adaptive services, clinics for children with disabilities, programs for adults with disabilities, assistive technology –Human services: homelessness prevention, affordable housing, family and children agencies, neighborhood revitalization, local government –Environment: environmental organizations, neighborhood associations, alternative energy providers, parks & recreation 14

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 EPICS in IEEE Proposal Tips Project proposals must be championed by an IEEE Section, IEEE student branch or Young Professionals group Non-profit organization will provide a relevant engineering project that the team can undertake in one or more of EPICS in IEEE core areas Pre-university students also need to be mentored by the team on project related activities so that they can learn more about engineering and engineering design Proposal form can be downloaded from: /EPICSApplication.html 15

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Where to Find EA on the Web For more information about these EA programs From the main page of the IEEE, Click on the tab “Education & Careers” OR Use URL All EA’s programs can be located from this page. 16

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12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Overall TISP Goals Empower IEEE “champions” to develop collaborations with local pre-university education community to promote applied learning Enhance the level of technological literacy of pre- university educators Increase the general level of technological literacy of pre-university students Increase the level of understanding of the needs of educators among the engineering community Identify ways that engineers can assist schools and school systems 18

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Teacher In Service Program (TISP) A train the trainer program that trains IEEE volunteers to work with pre-university teachers –Based on approved lesson plans –Emphasis on volunteer-teacher interaction as opposed to volunteer- student interaction 19 IEEE Section Members Pre-University Educators Pre-University Students Engineering Lesson Plans Hands-on Activities

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Teacher In-Service Program How to get involved: Attend a train-the-trainer workshop as you are doing today and tomorrow to learn: –tips and strategies on how to organize teacher in-service sessions in your area –connect with local educators –utilize hands-on activities that teach engineering and engineering design concepts 20

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 TISP Lesson Plans Approved lesson plans found on TryEngineering.org –Prepared by IEEE volunteers –Tested in classrooms –Aligned with Education Standards –Most include a design challenge –Emphasize teamwork –Designed to highlight engineering design principles –Affordable common materials 21

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB Alignment to Curriculum Framework Lesson plans are aligned to one or more of the following sets of standards: U.S. Science Education Standards U.S. Next Generation Science Standards International Technology Education Association's Standards for Technological Literacy U.S. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Principles and Standards for School Mathematics U.S. Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Computer Science Teachers Association K-12 Computer Science Standards

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB Example: Working with Wind Energy Lesson Plan Learning Objectives –Learn about wind energy conversion –Design a wind turbine –Construct the wind turbine –Test the wind turbine –Evaluate Performance Learner Outcomes –Wind energy –Interaction of technology and societal issues –Engineering design –Teamwork

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Training Workshops: 2005-Present Sections have participated in TISP training 36 Workshops Participants (2500 volunteers)

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 TISP Presentations More than 252 TISP presentations have been conducted by IEEE volunteers TISP presentations have reached over 6,150 pre-university educators –This reach represents more than 669,265 students each year Presentations have taken place in at least 19 countries 25

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 What are we going to do here today and tomorrow? Demonstrate two lesson plans: –“Build your Own Robot Arm” –“Move That Lighthouse!” Discuss TISP activities in Colombia Dialogue with teachers and engineers Develop action plans to roll out TISP in Colombia Have Fun! 26

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 After The Training… IEEE volunteers work with the local schools and school system to conduct in-service sessions for teachers Teachers use the training sessions and the lesson plans to educate their students IEEE participates in funding for the program –In the first year, EAB provides reimbursement for the cost of materials and supplies for TISP sessions for teachers –In subsequent years, funding is the responsibility of the IEEE Section/Student Branch/Region 27

12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 I nquire, E ngage, E xcite, E nergize 28