1. IEEE Teacher In-Service Training Program Intercon 2007 How to Navigate IEEE How to Navigate TISP 4-5 August 2007 Piura, Peru

2. How to Navigate IEEE? A quick guide to the perplexed

3. Basic structure Assembly The IEEE Membership Board of Directors Major BoardsExecutive Committee Technical Activities Regional Activities Standards IEEE-USA Educational Activities Publications Services and Products The IEEE Foundation

4. The position of the Student Branch in the IEEE Hierarchy

5. IEEE’s 10 Regions USA IEEE Canada 7 Our largest region Our smallest region 2 nd largest country of membership Largest country of membership

6. The US Regions 1-6

7. How can a Student Branch get help? l A student branch can get help… l From the local Section l E.g., the Peru Section, the Ecuador Section l From the Region and the Region Director l Including the Student Activities Chair l From the Regional Activities Board l Usually through the Region Director l From the Technical Activities Boards l Especially in matter concerning Technical Societies l From the Educational Activities Board l In matters such as TISP and university education

8. Rules of engagement l Always let the Section Chair know what you are doing l If you operate above the Section level, always let the Section Chair, the SAC, and the Region Director know what you are doing l Don’t be shy about seeking help l There are resources in many parts of the organization l You may be assisted by unexpected and non-traditional sources

9. Facts you should understand as a branch leader (1) l Who is funding your branch and who funds them l Look at the IEEE bylaws and the Regional Activity manuals to understands the governance and funds flow into your branch l What activities you are engaged with that organizational units outside RAB can help you with l E.g., EAB, TAB, GOLD

10. Facts you should understand as a branch leader (2) l Are there special programs, incentive schemes, prizes and grants that your branch can exploit l Are you doing something unusual about Standards? l Are you ready to submit a New Initiative Proposal? l Who can you collaborate with? l Who can give you matching funds?

11. The Basic Observations l IEEE has always been very generous toward student activities and student branches l It pays to be persistent and never lose heart l Ask again, re-write, approach another organizational unit, re-scale l Active volunteers almost always can find support for high-quality activities

12. How to Begin a TISP activity? Two pronged approach: l Build relationships with school districts l Teachers, headmasters, principals, superintendents l Build interest in the membership

13. The IEEE Volunteer and TISP IEEE Members are very generous with their time IEEE Members are very willing to share their experiences Educational Outreach events get enthusiastic volunteer support

14. Two types of TISP volunteers TISP Champions - take responsibility to establish and maintain a TISP program in “their” school system TISP Trainers - energetic supporters of the initiative, willing to interact with teachers and serve as “coaches” during TISP presentations You need BOTH

15. TISP Champions TISP Champions bear the burden of organization, preparation, and logistics of the program Once energized, champions are self motivated The reward for the TISP Champion is immediate - they see their reward on the faces of the teachers (and sometimes students)

16. TISP Trainers Relatively easy to recruit for an established TISP Very effective, with minimal training Genuinely enjoy the experience Their only responsibility is to "show up and do the work”

17. Growing Your TISP Champions Focus on TISP Champions - the TISP lifeline Invite/Recruit/Draft potential IEEE Champions to established events Use TISP presentations to train future Champions Use TISP presentations to cross-train the other TISP Champions

18. How to Develop Champions Teaching Approach: See one, Do one, Teach one Team Approach: Co-Champions support a school or school system, but responsibilities are spread among them

19. Student Branches must support the TISP Champions TISP Champions are rare and precious Encourage Student Branch to Champion communication Online forum and resources to share information Encourage Champions to share ideas celebrate success lament failures Communicate. Communicate. Communicate

20. Recruiting Volunteers l Articles placed in Section and Student Branch newsletters l Announcements l At Student Branch meetings l At Chapter meetings l At Section Executive Committee meetings l Informal contacts with fellow students l Try to adjust the role of a volunteer to his/her comfort level and time availability

21. Choose Relevant Topics l Choose topics of interest to student branch members l Adjust topics to the needs of your school system l Ask teachers, curriculum supervisors and curriculum specialists (assistant principals) what topics are needed l Emphasize “hands-on” activities l Be careful about costs to schools

22. We have Many New Lesson Plans Give Binary A TryComputer arithmetic and ALU design Hand Biometrics TechnologyBiometrics Sail AwayWatercraft design Simple Kitchen MachinesSimple Machines Dispenser DesignsDesign: user satisfaction, costs, materials Engineering Ups and DownsElevators Build a Big WheelFerris Wheels If you cannot find what you want consider creating it!

23. Plan Times and Places l Special Events l Teacher conferences l Meetings of teacher organizations l Places l College Campuses l Teacher conference venues l If you need funds for a special event you can almost always get it if you ask well ahead of time

24. Follow-up Activities/Metrics l Count the number of educators who participated in your teacher in-service program l Be sure that teachers complete the 12 item questionnaire l EAD will tabulate the results l Follow-up with teachers to determine the level of implementation of the concepts and activities l Consider a sign in sheet to include an email address l Consider sending a follow-up postcard/e-mail to attendees

25. Lessons Learned l Contact the school principal directly to let him know that your branch is planning an event at his school. l Have telephone or cell phone numbers for at least two contacts at the school. l If possible, visit the school several days before the presentation. l Use a cart for moving materials from volunteers’ cars to classrooms. l If your presentation requires electric power, bring several extension cords and multi-outlet power strips. l Exchange cellular telephone or pager numbers among all the branch volunteers. l Provide each branch volunteer with good directions to the school.

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