1. STEM HOUSE EDUCATION SYSTEM EDSG 100 SECTION 17 STEPHEN ERNHARTH, RYAN SHAPIRO, RYAN SCHAEFFER, NATHASHA RAMIREZ

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Our Goal 2. Gantt Chart 3. Specifications 4. Systems Diagram 5. Brainstorming 6. Evaluation 7. Flowchart 8. Sample Software Screenshots 9. Conclusion 10. Questions

3. OUR GOAL Enhance STEM education by modifying methods of teaching while keeping up with the standards of education, and improving students’ abilities to think critically and creatively. As a subsystem we’ve come up with ways to associate the software to the hands- on activities that the students will be required to complete during the STEM HOUSE program.

5. DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS Teacher Preparation Specs. Fit into their schedule Easily learned Not time consuming Affordable Software Specs. Enhance the learning of the State Standards Engaging Proper Complexity for the student Help facilitate the hands-on component (next iteration) Affordable Instructional Methodology Specs. Incorporates teachers, software, and hands-on component Proper balance of lecture, virtual learning, and physical components Appropriate grading styles to ensure that the program is effective and comprehendible

6. SYSTEMS DIAGRAM

7. BRAINSTORMING Job TrainingSoftwareInstructional Methodology Workshop Day class Software Comprehension Test Manual Guided Tutorials Post activity review Games CAD Assessments Website Videos Teachers supervise as students learn lessons from software and hands-on Teachers goes over all course material in class, along with the physical components, and the software is used primarily as a homework tool Teachers lead students through hands-on exercises during class, and software goes over class lessons Teachers use STEM as an afterschool resource

8. EVALUATION As a whole, it was decided that the STEM HOUSE will be comprised of a virtual learning experience as well as a practical hands-on approach. Therefore, the possibilities to use methods other than software were not applicable. As far as the teaching preparation goes, regardless of what method is chosen, identical resources and time consumption is necessary.

9. EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY Based on our evaluation matrix, the option we have selected to use is the option where teachers supervise the students while using the software, as well as assist with the physical aspects, like the panels.

18. CONCLUSION Goals Revisited: Enhance STEM Learning The combination of instruction by teachers, software, and physical components will motivate the students to think deeper about certain subjects and allows them to gain a greater understanding of the material required by the state standards. Promote Creative and Critical Thinking The software combined with the panels allow the students to have more freedom to explore the possibilities that both have to offer. The software, specifically, will ask more conceptual questions about topics to ensure that students are not just learning at a knowledge level, but are able to apply that knowledge.

19. QUESTIONS