1. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 September 2015 IEEE Technical Activities Volunteer Training IEEE Technical Educational Activities

2. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Sohaib Qamar Sheikh Member, Pre-University Education Coordination Committee, IEEE Education Activities Board Pre-University Activities Coordinator, IEEE Region 8 Education Activities Sub-Committee Member-at-Large, IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) IT and Communication Systems Consultant, Ove Arup and Partners Ltd, United Kingdom

3. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Agenda Introduction IEEE Educational Activities – Programs and Activities –University Education –Continuing Education –Pre-University Education How to Volunteer? Contacts

4. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Introduction

5. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Educational Activities University educational activities to support university study from undergraduate to PhD programs Continuing education (life-long learning) for professional development Pre-university education focusing on basic education and awareness from elementary to high school General public awareness

6. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 IEEE Educational Activities – Programs and Activities

7. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 University and Continuing Education

8. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Educational Formats Tutorials Short Courses Webinars Contests and Competitions Summer Schools

9. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Tutorial Duration 1-2 hour Description Presentation on state-of-the art topics or innovative approaches Hosted live or online Curated content from Society conferences and activities can also be made available online via IEEE eLearning and IEEEx Examples Tutorials may be prepared for attendees of flagship conferences and workshops Free tutorials of content previously presented at sponsored conferences can be made available

10. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Short Courses Duration 0.5-1 day-long Description Presentations by one or more lecturers on a specific topic – more detailed than tutorials Hosted live or online Curated content from Society conferences and activities can also be made available online via IEEE eLearning and IEEEx Examples Short courses may be prepared for attendees of conferences and workshops One-time, stand-alone short courses may be offered A series of short courses on similar or evolving topics may be organized

11. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Webinars Duration 0.5-1 hour-long Description Presentation focused on a single technical topic typically designed to keep members current on emerging technologies or topics Hosted online Different formats: instructional, informational, Q&A, round-table forum Reaches a new audience that may not be able to attend in-person session Examples Free live and recorded online panel sessions, hosted on Web site, and open to all Seminars by outstanding lecturers and key industry speakers Keynote conference speakers can be recorded and offered as webinar content

12. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Competitions Duration 1 day or more Description Competitions Student or professional teams may demonstrate the use of technological / practical applications, and compete against other teams Students can be given a problem that must be solved using the application of technology, and compete against other teams in finding best solution Contests Participants may produce content (video, poster, etc.) explaining a particular field of interest

13. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Summer School Duration 1-2 week long Description Lectures given on a technical area covering foundation, literature overview and advanced approaches Geared toward providing attendees (Ph.D. students; professionals; high school and elementary school teachers) with background on selected technology topics Local or Global

14. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 University Curriculum Guidelines Curriculum Guidelines define what topics are highly recommended for specific curriculum Share good practice on curriculum Case studies on how they can be used

15. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Pre-University Education and General Public Awareness

16. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Programs Teacher In-Service Program Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)–in-IEEE Online Portals E-Scientia

17. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Teacher In-Service Program (TISP) Train Volunteers – Volunteers with expertise in the IEEE field – Teachers and Instructors Using lesson plans from educational portal Volunteers will develop and conduct TISP training sessions with teachers and teachers use ideas / lessons in classroom Societies can use lesson plans within their areas of focus and extend them to the next generation. www.ieee.org/teacherinservice

18. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)–in-IEEE  University students, young professionals, and high-school students work on engineering- related projects with local area community organizations  Goals  Solicit proposals to fund projects lead by young volunteers  Develop and deliver training on service learning, human centered design, and professional skills  Objective  Raise students’ awareness of engineering-related careers, and encourage university students to practice professional skills EPICS-in- IEEE Project IEEE StM/GS M High School Studen ts Non- Profit Org.

19. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Online Portals – General Awareness Open-source portals with resources for teachers, students, parents, etc.  TryEngineering.org  TryComputing.org  Accreditation.org  TryNano.org  TryStandards.org

20. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 E-Scientia - IEEE Exhibits for Science and Technology Museums Around the World Create low cost museum exhibits for science and technology centers targeted for teachers, parents and students ages 8-18 that can be replicated in museums around the world

21. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Volunteering Opportunities

22. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Volunteering Opportunities Entry-LevelMid-LevelAdvanced-Level  Collaborate in organizing an educational activity  Serve as lecturer in webinars on topics of your specific expertise  Promote educational activities, especially in your community  Serve tutor and lecturer in pre- university activities  Organize an educational activity  Serve as lecturer in educational activities  Promote educational activities  Serve as member of Educational Committees in  Societies, Technical Councils,  Chapters,  Sections, Regions  Educational Activity Board  Organize complex educational activities  Serve as Vice President Education or Education Committee Chair in  Societies, Technical Councils,  Chapters,  Sections, Regions  Serve as Chair in Committee of the IEEE Educational Activities Board  Serve as IEEE Vice President for Education

23. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 How You Can Volunteer To participate in any of these activities –Identify which type of activity best fits your strengths and field of interest –Propose a plan for your activity (value, quality of information, etc.) –Identify which Society/Technical Council, Chapter, Section, Region, Student Branch, or Organizational Unit is appropriate for dissemination of material or further planning of activity –Contact appropriate Society/Technical Council, Chapter, Section, Region, Student Branch, or Organizational Unit to propose your ideas

24. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Already a Volunteer Learn more about available resources Student Branch: TISP, EPICS, eLearning courses Section, Chapter: TISP, eLearning, DLT, workshop, seminar, societies education programs

25. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Contacts

26. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Who to Contact To implement a tutorial, short course, webinar, contest, competition, or summer school, first determine where activity is best suited: –If activity best fits technical interests of a Society/Technical Council, contact that Society/Technical Council’s Vice President –If activity best fits the interests of a specific geographical area, contact Chapter/Section/Region Vice President of Education or Education Chair –If activity is pertinent to a Student Branch, contact that Student Branch’s Education Chair –If activity involves Standards, contact the IEEE Standards Association Education Chair –Contact me: sohaibqamer@ieee.org

27. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 THANK YOU ! sohaibqamer@ieee.org ieee.org/education

28. 12-CRS-0106 REVISED 8 FEB 2013 Any questions?