2005 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education
Portland, Oregon
Thank you for joining us in Oregon for the 2005 Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education. The event was a great success! Below, you will find a sampling of the workshop overview and program.
OVERVIEW
Background:
Engineering Go For It! seeks to promote awareness and knowledge of engineering and technology as a means of advancing achievement in K-12 science and mathematics teaching and learning. Vitally related to national interests ranging from national security to technological innovation to workforce development, K-12 science and mathematics achievement can benefit from contributions by stakeholder organizations in education, government, and industry. The ASEE EngineeringK12 Center works to develop activities and products on which organizations from all these sectors can collaborate as appropriate to their own interests and available resources.
Objective & Goals:
Started with great success in 2004, this workshop is an annual event. It will introduce K-12 educators to engineering and technology education materials that can help them communicate the excitement and relevance of science and mathematics to their students. The workshop’s goals are:
- Transmit knowledge of engineering & technology educational resources to K-12 teachers
- Promote local networks among K-12 teachers interested in and able to bring engineering & technology content into their classrooms
- Lay a foundation for continuing exchanges between the K-12 and post-secondary engineering & technology education communities
Audience: 250 Portland-area K-12 educators with the potential interest and ability to introduce engineering and technology content into their classrooms; registration is free. In 2004, 140 educators from K-12, higher education, industry, government, and non-profits attended.
Structure:
- Program content showing K-12 engineering education from teachers’ perspective
- Why teach engineering & technology in K-12?
- How does engineering & technology enter K-12 curricula?
- How to choose the right kind of engineering & technology content?
- What kinds of engineering & technology resources are available?
- Discussion panels with K-12 educators & administrators, and higher education, industry & government representatives
- Interactive workshops presented by curriculum providers/developers from higher education, industry & government
- Follow-up with attendees to assess workshop impact and sustain engagement with engineering & technology education community
Outcomes:
- Nucleus of Portland-area K-12 educators able and committed to deploying engineering and technology content in their teaching practices
- Enlarged pool of K-12 educators aware of and active in engineering & technology education
- Enhanced ASEE knowledge of and exposure to K-12 educators’ concerns, values, and priorities
PROGRAM
2005 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education
Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center, Headquarters
1000 NE Multnomah St.
Portland, OR 97232
Welcome to the 2005 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education. The program features two main parts:
- A morning of interactive panel discussions examining K-12 engineering education from a variety of perpectives
- An afternoon of break-out sessions in which attendees can gain first-hand exposure to programs and services available from a selection of K-12 engineering education providers, representing higher education, industry, informal education, and K-12 communities alike
Program details appear below. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors, who have made it possible to offer this workshop at no cost to registrants.
Break-out Session Sponsors:
Intel Corporation, Autodesk, National Instruments, Hewlett-Packard
Food & Display Sponsor: PTC
Display Sponsors: Delmia, Ford Motor Company, Great Lakes Press, Owen Software, Quanser, Raytheon
Hand-out Sponsor:
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
2005 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education |
|
7:30-8:15 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:15-8:30 AM |
Opening Remarks & Keynote Introduction: |
8:30-9:30 AM |
Panel 1: Why Include Engineering in K-12 Education? Moderator: Panelists:
|
9:30-10:30 AM |
Panel 2: What Does the K-12 Engineering Experience Look Like? Moderator: Panelists:
|
10:30-11:00 AM |
Break |
11:00-Noon |
Panel 3: How Do You Judge What Kind of K-12 Engineering Is Right for You? Moderator: Panelists:
|
Noon-1:15 |
Lunch & Industry Speaker |
1:15-4:30 PM |
Break-out Sessions 1:15—2:15 PM Session 1
Engineering Activities that Work in the K-8 Classroom
Broadway Room In this session, we will share simple, low-cost engineering activities suitable for elementary and middle school classrooms. Participants will try out several activities and leave with a simple "engineering supply kit" materials list to incorporate these activities into their math and/or science instructional time. Pre-Engineering Curriculum Made Easy! The Autodesk Design Academy
Halsey Room These Action Labs will introduce you and your peers to the ADA curriculum, plus answer specific questions about what ADA can do to make your job easier and your students’ learning more fun. In addition get an opportunity to see an exciting presentation of the latest releases of Autodesk Inventor. Come discover a new and affordable way to make math, science, and technology relevant to your students. Integrating Engineering and Technology into the Elementary Classroom
Weidler Room In this session participants will engage in one of the design challenges created by the Engineering is Elementary project. As they design, test, and improve sails for sailboats, they will learn more about the engineering design process and how to integrate engineering and technology concepts with science, math, reading, and social studies. Experience TeachEngineering.com: a Free, On-line K-12 Math, Science and Engineering Teaching Tool
Oregon Room
This workshop introduces teachers to TeachEngineering, the new, free online library of standards-based curricular units, lessons and activities for teaching math, science, and technology through K-12 engineering. After a brief introduction, teachers will be provided with laptops to familiarize themselves with the site in a guided environment. Teachers will learn how to search for activities by keywords, relevant educational standards, length of activity and a variety of other search criteria. Examples of the projects from this curriculum will be available for viewing. The Infinity Project: Engineering Education for Today's Classroom
Project Lead the Way
Diversity in K-12 Engineering Education
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4:30-5:00 PM |
Summary & Closing Remarks |
For more details, contact Libby Martin, Manager of K-12 Activities, at k12workshop@asee.org
2005 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education
Portland, Oregon
Thank you for joining us in Oregon for the 2005 Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education. The event was a great success! Below, you will find a sampling of the workshop overview and program.
OVERVIEW
Background:
Engineering Go For It! seeks to promote awareness and knowledge of engineering and technology as a means of advancing achievement in K-12 science and mathematics teaching and learning. Vitally related to national interests ranging from national security to technological innovation to workforce development, K-12 science and mathematics achievement can benefit from contributions by stakeholder organizations in education, government, and industry. The ASEE EngineeringK12 Center works to develop activities and products on which organizations from all these sectors can collaborate as appropriate to their own interests and available resources.
Objective & Goals:
Started with great success in 2004, this workshop is an annual event. It will introduce K-12 educators to engineering and technology education materials that can help them communicate the excitement and relevance of science and mathematics to their students. The workshop’s goals are:
- Transmit knowledge of engineering & technology educational resources to K-12 teachers
- Promote local networks among K-12 teachers interested in and able to bring engineering & technology content into their classrooms
- Lay a foundation for continuing exchanges between the K-12 and post-secondary engineering & technology education communities
Audience: 250 Portland-area K-12 educators with the potential interest and ability to introduce engineering and technology content into their classrooms; registration is free. In 2004, 140 educators from K-12, higher education, industry, government, and non-profits attended.
Structure:
- Program content showing K-12 engineering education from teachers’ perspective
- Why teach engineering & technology in K-12?
- How does engineering & technology enter K-12 curricula?
- How to choose the right kind of engineering & technology content?
- What kinds of engineering & technology resources are available?
- Discussion panels with K-12 educators & administrators, and higher education, industry & government representatives
- Interactive workshops presented by curriculum providers/developers from higher education, industry & government
- Follow-up with attendees to assess workshop impact and sustain engagement with engineering & technology education community
Outcomes:
- Nucleus of Portland-area K-12 educators able and committed to deploying engineering and technology content in their teaching practices
- Enlarged pool of K-12 educators aware of and active in engineering & technology education
- Enhanced ASEE knowledge of and exposure to K-12 educators’ concerns, values, and priorities
PROGRAM
2005 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education
Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center, Headquarters
1000 NE Multnomah St.
Portland, OR 97232
Welcome to the 2005 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education. The program features two main parts:
- A morning of interactive panel discussions examining K-12 engineering education from a variety of perpectives
- An afternoon of break-out sessions in which attendees can gain first-hand exposure to programs and services available from a selection of K-12 engineering education providers, representing higher education, industry, informal education, and K-12 communities alike
Program details appear below. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors, who have made it possible to offer this workshop at no cost to registrants.
Break-out Session Sponsors:
Intel Corporation, Autodesk, National Instruments, Hewlett-Packard
Food & Display Sponsor: PTC
Display Sponsors: Delmia, Ford Motor Company, Great Lakes Press, Owen Software, Quanser, Raytheon
Hand-out Sponsor:
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
2005 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education |
|
7:30-8:15 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:15-8:30 AM |
Opening Remarks & Keynote Introduction: |
8:30-9:30 AM |
Panel 1: Why Include Engineering in K-12 Education? Moderator: Panelists:
|
9:30-10:30 AM |
Panel 2: What Does the K-12 Engineering Experience Look Like? Moderator: Panelists:
|
10:30-11:00 AM |
Break |
11:00-Noon |
Panel 3: How Do You Judge What Kind of K-12 Engineering Is Right for You? Moderator: Panelists:
|
Noon-1:15 |
Lunch & Industry Speaker |
1:15-4:30 PM |
Break-out Sessions 1:15—2:15 PM Session 1
Engineering Activities that Work in the K-8 Classroom
Broadway Room In this session, we will share simple, low-cost engineering activities suitable for elementary and middle school classrooms. Participants will try out several activities and leave with a simple "engineering supply kit" materials list to incorporate these activities into their math and/or science instructional time. Pre-Engineering Curriculum Made Easy! The Autodesk Design Academy
Halsey Room These Action Labs will introduce you and your peers to the ADA curriculum, plus answer specific questions about what ADA can do to make your job easier and your students’ learning more fun. In addition get an opportunity to see an exciting presentation of the latest releases of Autodesk Inventor. Come discover a new and affordable way to make math, science, and technology relevant to your students. Integrating Engineering and Technology into the Elementary Classroom
Weidler Room In this session participants will engage in one of the design challenges created by the Engineering is Elementary project. As they design, test, and improve sails for sailboats, they will learn more about the engineering design process and how to integrate engineering and technology concepts with science, math, reading, and social studies. Experience TeachEngineering.com: a Free, On-line K-12 Math, Science and Engineering Teaching Tool
Oregon Room
This workshop introduces teachers to TeachEngineering, the new, free online library of standards-based curricular units, lessons and activities for teaching math, science, and technology through K-12 engineering. After a brief introduction, teachers will be provided with laptops to familiarize themselves with the site in a guided environment. Teachers will learn how to search for activities by keywords, relevant educational standards, length of activity and a variety of other search criteria. Examples of the projects from this curriculum will be available for viewing. The Infinity Project: Engineering Education for Today's Classroom
Project Lead the Way
Diversity in K-12 Engineering Education
|
4:30-5:00 PM |
Summary & Closing Remarks |
For more details, contact Libby Martin, Manager of K-12 Activities, at k12workshop@asee.org
