Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® E-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THEMATIC GROUP Building Human Capacity for Sustainable Economic Development through Productivity-Centered Service-Learning E-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THEMATIC GROUP Building Human Capacity for Sustainable Economic Development through Productivity-Centered Service-Learning Tuesday, January 25, 2005, 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Room I1-200, 1850 I Street NW Washington DC USA Solar Q uest ® Presented by: Allan E. Baer, President SolarQuest® 39 Beacon Hill Chelsea, Vermont USA ;

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® TRADITIONS AND PRACTICES TRADITIONS AND PRACTICES Solar Q uest ® PART 1 : ORIGINS OF PRODUCTIVITY-CENTERED, SERVICE LEARNING

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® APPRENTICESHIP / ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: From Craftsman Guild to Government, Industry, and Trades Union Sponsorship APPRENTICESHIP / ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: From Craftsman Guild to Government, Industry, and Trades Union Sponsorship ORIENTATION TO WORKPLACE On-the-job training (OJT) is planned, organized, and conducted at the employee's worksite. CAREER SPECIFIC TRAINING OJT is used for training new employees or broadening employee skills to increase productivity. SECONDARY SCHOOL UPGRADING OJT is often supplemented with remedial education in mathematics, science, and technology.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® SCHOOL-TO-WORK: Standards-based education and industry partnerships SCHOOL-TO-WORK: Standards-based education and industry partnerships School-to-Work is a system of education- related opportunities that center on actively preparing all students to enter the global workforce of the future. These opportunities provide students with strong academic, technical, and life skills deemed by both business and educational leaders to be necessary skills for the future. The School-to-Work system connects the classroom to the community and the world of work.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Teaching through direct experience. Experiential education is a philosophy and methodology in which educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, and clarify values.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Fulfilling the economic agenda of a nation Workforce Development is defined as the aggregate of education and training programs for participants or those who wish to participate in the workforce, delivered through formal and informal means, that are designed to meet the economic development needs of a nation.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® PUBLIC / PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS: Envisioning of and participating in the future Social and Economic Policy Research & Development Solar Q uest®

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® TAKING RESPONSIBILITY: Technology-aided education as the agent of social and economic change “What you have done goes beyond the mere exercise of installing solar power in rural facilities important as that may be. You have been building bridges between your country and our country, and that part of your work is of more lasting value. Thank you for allowing yourselves to be used in such a mighty project. - Janet Museveni, First Lady of Uganda

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® AN EMERGING MODEL FOR TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AN EMERGING MODEL FOR TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Solar Q uest ® PART 2 : WHAT IS PRODUCTIVITY-CENTERED, SERVICE LEARNING?

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® AN ALTERNATE REPRESENTATION OF SCHOOLING: “a mutually supportive intentional group of inter-generational learners who utilize a wide array of public and private resources--including traditional academics---to enrich the learning experience, and who are committed to a process in which they apply new information, acquire knowledge, and share that knowledge with other learners and the general public in order to identify and solve critical social and economic problems for the betterment of their community with the specific goal to improve the general well-being of that community through the benefits of increased economic productivity.” -Allan E. Baer Can a developing nations afford a model of education that separates the creation of new knowledge from the economy? Or from the vision of a sustainable economy? Solar Q uest®

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® THE ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: Assessing the pedagogical framework Traditional Environmental Knowledge Classroom practices are based upon imitation or “learning-by-rote.” Information and knowledge are transferred through socialization and experience. Visualization methods reflect real-world environments. (limited classroom resources) Empiricism Classroom practices are based upon the application of the scientific method. Learning is highly individualized with the students engaging in problem solving. Visualization methods are representational, utilizing empirical models. (high-tech classrooms) Most pedagogical practices are a convergence of TEK systems and empiricism.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® DETERMINING A NATIONS EDUCATIONAL ORIENTATION Electricity consumption per capita as a primary indicator Traditional Environmental Economy 90% of the goods and services consumed are produced locally by a household- and community- based economy utilizing local inputs of raw materials, energy, and labor. Empiricism 90% of the goods and services consumed in the household are produced in the global marketplace by corporate entities extracting resources globally, imputing large amounts of energy, and employing unrelated individuals from diverse, non-contiguous labor markets.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® ENERGY CONSUMPTION PER CAPITA (% Traditional Fuels; kWh per Capita)

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® REFORM OBJECTIVES OF PRODUCTIVITY-CENTERED SERVICE, LEARNING: Aligning education standards with social & economic development. Productivity-centered, service- learning is a technology-based, socio-economic development intervention strategy. ICTs are leveraged to transcend the physical limits of the traditional classroom and expand the notion of community participation on a global basis. Key Components HOLISTIC LEARNING: Creating project-centered learning environments that address multiple realms of intelligence and the development of skills, including social skills, through mediated learning for all participants; REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE: Strengthening core academic curricula through real-world experiences that present opportunities for critical analysis and problem solving to promote the construction of knowledge and understanding; COMMUNITY INTEGRATION: Developing opportunities to transfer learning through personal and group reflection, and public presentation integrated with the development of specific learning products that formulate solutions to identified community problems; OUTCOMES-BASED: Formulating balanced assessment measures that include but are not limited to project implementation, broad-based portfolio and performance assessments, and conventional testing methods aligned with education standards.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® IMPLEMENTING PRODUCTIVITY- CENTERED SERVICE, LEARNING: Extending the learning-pyramid Key Components PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Developing a participatory teaching and learning ethic that transcends the authority of the teacher-student model to a diverse community of learners, including teachers, students, and community members who are valued for their contributions to the learning process; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Aligning education standards and classroom curriculum with social and economic objectives in a school/community collaborative framework.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® IMPLEMENTING PRODUCTIVITY- CENTERED, SERVICE-LEARNING: Community Assessment Creating New Pathways to Knowledge Assessment Methodologies ASSET MAPPING COMMUNITY INFORMATICS SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® IMPLEMENTING PRODUCTIVITY-CENTERED, SERVICE-LEARNING: Program Development The Service Learning Cycle

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® IMPLEMENTING PRODUCTIVITY-CENTERED, SERVICE-LEARNING: Learner Assessment Goals and Objectives of the Individual Learning Plan Identifying community resources to complement academic plan.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® PRODUCTIVITY-CENTERED, SERVICE-LEARNING IN THE ENERGY SECTOR Solar Q uest ® PART 3 : Case Study: SAN CRISTOBAL, GALAPAGOS ECUDADOR

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT: Service-learning in the Galapagos On January 16, 2001, the tanker Jessica ran aground and sank at Schiavoni Reef about 800 meters from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristóbal Island. A major oil spill occurred which continues to have long-term effects on the health of marine wildlife in the Galapagos. Fuel delivery to the Archipelago continues to place the islands at environmental and economic risk. As a response to this tragic event, the United Nations Development Program is leading an international coalition of donors to repower the Galapagos Islands with renewable energy. SolarQuest® launched the e7 MicroSolar Distance Learning Initiative in April 2003 to provide technology-based educational services. In February 2004, the Action, Communications, Technology, and Science (ACTS) program was launched to provide general education about renewable energy and energy efficiency as a conservation strategy for the Archipelago.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® DONOR COLLABRATION: e7 Micro Solar Distance Learning Initiative Republic of Ecuador Ministry of Energy and Mines e7 Network of Expertise on the Global Environment

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® E-READINESS ASSESSMENT: Evaluation of ICTs infrastructure and human capacity

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® ICTs INFRASTRUCTURE: ICTs INFRASTRUCTURE: Satellite and Terrestrial connected, b Wireless Local Loop (WWL) 56 MBS 3 Computer labs with server, 10 workstations ea., wireless LAN, and overhead LCD Internet-based distance learning technology for technical assistance and training

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® REMOTE DATA MONITORING: Near-real-time (15 minute interval) 24/7 Island-wide power supply and demand Building energy consumption data: - school computer labs (3) - office facilities Weather data collection

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® INTERNET-BASED DATA DISTRIBUTION: INTERNET-BASED DATA DISTRIBUTION:

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® INTEGRATED CURRICULUM MODULES : Outcomes-Based Solar Q uest®

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® SERVICE-LEARNING APPLICATION: Appliance Energy Monitoring Micro-computer-based energy demand and consumption meters for household and commercial appliances.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® SERVICE-LEARNING OUTCOMES: Excess Refrigeration Consumption Residential / Commercial: 30% of Total Consumption Approximately 6,000 (+/-) refrigerators in the Galapagos; Approximately 36% (2,000) are consuming energy continuously; Excess consumption from refrigeration may represent approximately 30% of total energy consumption, representing a cost to consumers of nearly (USD) $2.1 million dollars annually; Installation of high efficiency AC and DC refrigeration systems may achieve substantial reduction of energy consumption and savings to the consumer; Payback based on savings may be less than 2 years on (USD) $3.5 demand side management program.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® TWENTY-TWO STUDENTS: Total Community Service Commitment: 4,400 Hours over 9 months

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES GRENADA MAINLAND ECUADOR SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES GRENADA MAINLAND ECUADOR Solar Q uest ® PART 4 : PROJECT REPLICATION IN HIGH-COST ENERGY MARKETS

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES: Estimated total Kwh electricity consumption = billion Total consumer expenditures on electricity (including subsidies) = USD $24 billion Energy conservation target totaling 42 billion Kwh, totaling approximately USD $9.6 billion

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® GRENADA: PLANNING FOR NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY Energy Conservation = 8 MW; Quick Impact Project 3 MW Diversified energy portfolio = 20 Megawatts Quick Impact Project Portfolio: Lighting and Controls Biomass Energy Waste to Energy Solar Thermal Low-head Hydro Ground & Water Source Heat Pumps Power Grid Reconstruction: Underground Utility Services District Heating and Cooling Workforce retraining in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® ECUADOR: PLANNING FOR NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY Energy Conservation = 30 MW to stimulate $7.5 Billion DSM economy Diversified energy portfolio = 3,000 MW (Demand) Renewable Energy Technologies: Wind Turbine Farm Biomass Energy Waste to Energy Solar Electric Solar Thermal Zero Energy Housing Low-head Hydro Geothermal Ground & Water Source Heat Pumps Power Management: Distributed Energy Systems Cogeneration Energy Storage Systems District Heating and Cooling

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® LATIN AMERICA: 215 billion Kwh electricity consumption from thermal energy sources; 767 billion Kwh total. Potential: 86 bKwh reduction in consumption of electricity generated from thermal energy sources.

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® INFORMATION ECONOMY IN THE GALAPAGOS ARCHIPELAGO INFORMATION ECONOMY IN THE GALAPAGOS ARCHIPELAGO Solar Q uest ® PART 5 : DIVERSE APPLICATIONS FOR PRODUCTIVITY-CENTERED SERVICE-LEARNING

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® HARVESTING SCIENTIFIC DATA Galapagos Ecological Observatory El JUNCO: 10,000 YRS. GLOBAL WARMING DATA Trend Modeling: International Resource Computer Simulation Models Predictive Modeling Decision Support Services

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® MONITORING OBJECTIVES Multi-agency International Task Force National Institute for the Galapagos - Galapagos National Park Service Charles Darwin Research Station United Nations Development Programme World Wildlife Fund

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® DATA VISUALIZATION MODELS Static Representations Dynamic Interactivity

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® DISTANCE LEARNING NETWORKS Ohio Third Frontier Network State-Wide Network: Members Ohio Board of Education Ohio Board of Regents Ohio SchoolNet Commission OARnet Ohio Supercomputing Center Ohio University Ohio State University Case Western Reserve University University of Cincinnati University of Dayton Cincinnati State University NASA Glenn Research Center G A L A P A G O S I N F O R M A T I O N E C O N O M Y

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® US EDUCATION MARKET 128,000 Schools; 52 million students Expenditures (billions): US Education Market $700 K-12 Education Spending352 Post-secondary230 Distribution to eLearning 2 Galapagos Projection (millions) % of eLearning Revenues 1.5 Estimated Market USD $ Expedition (2 wks) - $14 million revenues 1992 GalapagosQuest - $20 million revenues

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® Program Planning Organizational Flow Chart National Coordinating Body / Community Informatics Committee Galapagos Case Study

Copyright 2004 SolarQuest® PRODUCTIVITY-CENTERED, SERVICE-LEARNING: A VISION FOR TECHNOLOGY AIDED EDUCATION REFORM Solar Q uest ® THE END OR IS IT JUST THE BEGINNING?