1. 2007 TEANJ Technology Conference & Expo May 3-4, 2007 Designing Toys From Concept to Prototype: Students Applying Science and Mathematics in Creative and Technological Challenges Presenters: Liesl Hotaling, Greg Bartus

2. About CIESE Established in 1988 Curriculum and professional development expertise Garnered more than $26 million in external support Impacted more than 20,000 educators in US, and throughout the world Recent focus on engineering

3. Engineering Our Future NJ Collaborative effort to bring exemplary pre-engineering curricula into mainstream NJ K-12 education What do you know about engineering and technology education?

4. What are engineers like? Most people don’t know that engineers are: Dynamic leaders Innovative problem solvers Team players People who make a difference

5. Why K-12 Technology Education? 85% of economic growth due to technological innovation (NAP, 2005) Shortages of technical workers Need to create new pathways to engage ALL students in engineering Need to engage and motivate students to persist in science and math

6. What are the benefits of K-12 Engineering and Technology Education? Integrates multiple disciplines Fosters problem solving skills Encourages creativity and risk-taking Changes view of the world around them Increases access to scientific/technical careers Technologically literate citizens

7. What are the benefits of K-12 Engineering and Technology Education? Increases motivation & improves test scores Addresses various city, state and national standards Prepares students will skills for the 21 st century workplace ( http://21stcenturyskills.org/)

8. The AWIM project Based on an RFP Engages students to create a toy suitable for 6-10 year olds based on a design kit

9. More Information Questions? How can you get started? 1.Join one of our workshops just across the river! 2. Contact Liesl or Greg about holding a workshop for 7-8 teachers in your building! Liesl.hotaling@stevens.edu Gregory.bartus@stevens.edu