S.K. Ramesh

Chair, IEEE Pre-University Education Coordinating Committee

IEEE Teacher In-Service Program Workshop31 July & 1 August 2015Bogotá, Colombia

IEEE Pre-University Education Programs and IEEE Teacher In-Service Program (TISP)

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Outline

Why is IEEE interested in community impact through pre-university education and outreach?

IEEE Educational Activities Objectives

Program Overview: The Teacher In-Service Program (TISP)

Q&A

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Community Impact through Pre-University Education and Outreach

Because it is in our stated and un-stated mission

IEEE Constitution– The IEEE shall strive to enhance the quality of life for all

people throughout the world through the constructive application of technology in its fields of competence.

IEEE Policies, Section 7.8 IEEE Code of Ethics:– “to improve the understanding of technology; its

appropriate application, and potential consequences;”

IEEE By-Laws I-303.3– “implement programs specifically intended to serve and

benefit IEEE members in educational pursuits, the engineering and scientific community, and the general public.”

EnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeSustainability

Food, Water

Healthcare

Education

Transportation

Societal Grand Challenges

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Changing the Conversation

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No profession unleashes the spirit of innovation like engineering. From research to real-world applications, engineers constantly discover how to improve our lives by creating bold new solutions that connect science to life in unexpected forward thinking ways. Few professions turn so many ideas into so many realities. Few have such a direct and positive impact on people’s everyday lives. We are counting on engineers and their imaginations to help us meet the needs of the 21st century.

“Changing the Conversation”, National Academy of Engineering, 2008

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Global Challenges

How do we make our programs outward focused entrepreneurial engines of

innovation?

IEEE Pre-University Education Programs

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Pre-University Education and Outreach

Overall objective:

–To increase the propensity of young people to select engineering, computing and technology as a program of study and career path

–Increase the level of technological literacy

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Challenge and Approach

Challenge:–Public perception of engineers/engineering/

technology is often misinformed resulting in early decisions that block the path leading children to engineering

Approach:–Reach major groups of influencers who impact

students and their decisions Teachers, counselors, parents, media…

–Online Presence – TryEngineering.org, TryComputing.org, TryNano.org, IEEE Spark

–Engineering in the Classroom – Teacher In-Service Program

–Community Service Projects – EPICS in IEEE9

TryEngineering.org

TryEngineering.org lets visitors explore how to:– Prepare for a career in engineering, computing and

technology

– Find accredited programs in engineering, computing and technology

– Search student opportunities and play interactive games

– Find lesson plans

How to get involved:– Submit an engineer or student profile in any engineering,

computing or technology discipline

– Suggest ideas for lesson plans

– Submit a student opportunity for summer programs, internships, etc.

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TryEngineering.org Measures of Success – as of June 2015

15.6 million page hits so far in 2015

Currently averages 99,590 unique visitors per month

17.9 million lesson plan downloads since launch in all languages

Visitors average about 15.4 minutes on the site

Redesigned Spanish site to be complete in late August

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TryComputing.org

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DiscoverFind information on exciting computing careers and explore careers using the visual cloud tool.

StudyExplore computing majors and search for accredited computing degree programs around the world

WorkBrowse computing professional career profiles & computing hero profiles

ChampionEducator lesson plans and tools

ResourcesExternal computing resources

IEEE Spark (spark.ieee.org)

IEEE Spark is an online publication intended to inspire students ages 14-18 to learn more about engineering, technology, and computing, and raise excitement about careers in these disciplines. IEEE Spark features articles on technological innovation, university preparation tips, professional career profiles, at-home activities, comics, and more! 

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EPICS in IEEE – Humanitarian and Education Initiative

Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) at Purdue University, USA–Organizes university or high-school

students to work on engineering-related projects for local area non-profit organizations

EPICS in IEEE –Empowers student branches and Young

Professional groups to work with high school students on community service-related engineering projects. An IEEE Foundation Signature Program.

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EPICS in IEEE Call for Proposals

Through this initiative, EA will provide funding support for approved projects in IEEE's fields of interest which address one or more of these areas:–Education & Outreach: Pre-university schools,

museums, adult learning programs, after school programs

–Access and abilities: adaptive services, clinics for children with disabilities, programs for adults with disabilities, assistive technology

–Human services: homelessness prevention, affordable housing, family and children agencies, neighborhood revitalization, local government

–Environment: environmental organizations, neighborhood associations, alternative energy providers, parks & recreation

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EPICS in IEEE Proposal Tips

Project proposals must be championed by an IEEE Section, IEEE student branch or Young Professionals group

Non-profit organization will provide a relevant engineering project that the team can undertake in one or more of EPICS in IEEE core areas

Pre-university students also need to be mentored by the team on project related activities so that they can learn more about engineering and engineering design

Proposal form can be downloaded from:

www.ieee.org/education_careers/education/preuniversity/EPICSApplication.html16

Where to Find EA on the Web

For more information about these EA programs

From the main page of the IEEE, www.ieee.org,

Click on the tab “Education & Careers”

OR

Use URL

www.ieee.org/education

All EA’s programs can be located from this page.

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IEEE Teacher In-Service Program (TISP)

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Overall TISP Goals

Empower IEEE “champions” to develop collaborations with local pre-university education community to promote applied learning

Enhance the level of technological literacy of pre-university educators

Increase the general level of technological literacy of pre-university students

Increase the level of understanding of the needs of educators among the engineering community

Identify ways that engineers can assist schools and school systems19

Teacher In Service Program (TISP)

A train the trainer program that trains IEEE volunteers to work with pre-university teachers–Based on approved lesson plans–Emphasis on volunteer-teacher interaction as opposed to volunteer-student interaction

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IEEE Section

Members

Pre-University Educators

Pre-University Students

Engineering Lesson Plans

Hands-on Activities

Teacher In-Service Program

How to get involved:

Attend a train-the-trainer workshop as you are doing today and tomorrow to learn:

–tips and strategies on how to organize teacher in-service sessions in your area

–connect with local educators

–utilize hands-on activities that teach engineering and engineering design concepts

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TISP Lesson Plans

Approved lesson plans found on TryEngineering.org

– Prepared by IEEE volunteers

– Tested in classrooms

– Aligned with Education Standards

– Most include a design challenge

– Emphasize teamwork

– Designed to highlight engineering design principles

– Affordable common materials

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Alignment to Curriculum Framework

Lesson plans are aligned to one or more of the following sets of standards:

U.S. Science Education Standards

U.S. Next Generation Science Standards

International Technology Education Association's Standards for Technological Literacy

U.S. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Principles and Standards for School Mathematics

U.S. Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

Computer Science Teachers Association K-12 Computer Science Standards

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Example: Working with Wind Energy Lesson Plan

Learning Objectives–Learn about wind energy conversion–Design a wind turbine–Construct the wind turbine–Test the wind turbine–Evaluate Performance

Learner Outcomes–Wind energy–Interaction of technology and societal issues–Engineering design–Teamwork

Training Workshops: 2005-Present

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www.ieee.org/education_careers/education/preuniversity/tispt/tispworkshops.html

146 Sections have participated in TISP training

36 Workshops - 3020 Participants (2500 volunteers)Region 1-6 - USA (490) Region 8 – Europe, Middle East, Africa (704) Region 9 – Latin America (1158)

Boston, Massachusetts Dubai, UAE Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBaltimore, Maryland Cape Town, South Africa Piura, PeruPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Lusaka, Zambia Cordoba, ArgentinaAtlanta, Georgia (2) Porto, Portugal Guayaquil, EcuadorIndianapolis, Indiana Stirling, Scotland Port of Spain, TrinidadDallas, Texas Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Montevideo, UruguayManhattan Beach, California Madrid, Spain Tegucigalpa, HondurasSan Francisco, California Nairobi, Kenya Puebla, MexicoDetroit, Michigan Bogota, Colombia

Region 7 - Canada (214) Region 10 – Asia & Pacific (454)

Montreal, Quebec Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMississauga, Ontario Shenzhen, ChinaVancouver, British Columbia Hyderabad, India

Queensland, AustraliaNew South Wales, AustraliaBangkok, Thailand

TISP Presentations

More than 252 TISP presentations have been conducted by IEEE volunteers

TISP presentations have reached over 6,150 pre-university educators

–This reach represents more than 669,265 students each year

Presentations have taken place in at least 19 countries

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What are we going to do here today and tomorrow?

Demonstrate two lesson plans:

– “Build your Own Robot Arm”

–“Move That Lighthouse!”

Discuss TISP activities in Colombia

Dialogue with teachers and engineers

Develop action plans to roll out TISP in Colombia

Have Fun!

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After The Training…

IEEE volunteers work with the local schools and school system to conduct in-service sessions for teachers

Teachers use the training sessions and the lesson plans to educate their students

IEEE participates in funding for the program

– In the first year, EAB provides reimbursement for the cost of materials and supplies for TISP sessions for teachers

– In subsequent years, funding is the responsibility of the IEEE Section/Student Branch/Region28

Inquire, Engage, Excite, Energize

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