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IEEE Teacher In-Service Program in Australia
Liz Burd, Chair, EAB Pre-University Education Coordinating Committee
Yvonne Pelham, EAD Manager, Educational Outreach
September 2012
Outline
Our Organization: IEEE
Why is IEEE interested in promoting engineering, computing and technology to pre-university educators and students?
What do we plan to do in this workshop?
What are the expectations?
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Our Organization – IEEE
An international professional association dedicated to the theory and practice of electrical, electronics, communications and computer engineering– as well as computer science, the allied branches of
engineering, and related arts and sciences
Established 128 years agoOperating in 160+ countriesHas approximately 400,000 members – The largest technical professional association in the world – $350M annual budget– Headquarters in New York City, NY, USA
Employs 1000+ professional staff
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IEEE Today
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MEMBERS400,000
COUNTRIES160
CONFERENCES1300+ per year
SOCIETIES/COUNCILS
38/7
World’s largest technical professional society
STANDARDS1,300 Active Standards
Advancing Technology for Humanity
IEEE’s Organizational Chart
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IEEE MembersIEEE Members
IEEE Board of Directors IEEE Board of Directors IEEE AssemblyIEEE Assembly Chaired by the President and CEO
Publication Services and Products
Publication Services and Products
Technical Activities Technical Activities
Educational Activities
Educational Activities
Member and Geographical Activities
Member and Geographical Activities
Standards Association Standards Association IEEE USAIEEE USATechnical
Societies Technical Societies Local SectionsLocal Sections
IEEE Major Boards
Reflecting the global nature of IEEE, R8 and R10 are now the two largest IEEE Regions
R9 – 18,635
R8 – 78,094
R10102,451R1 to 6 – 210,367
R7 – 17,225
R1 – 35,862
R2 – 32,186
R3 – 31,247
R4 – 23,606
R5 – 29,823
R6 – 57,643
IEEE Membership By RegionJanuary 2012
Today's IEEE is not just about Electrical and Computer Engineering
The IEEE-designated fields include:
EngineeringComputer sciences and information technologyBiological and medical sciences Mathematics Physical sciences Technical communications, education,management, law and policy
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IEEE Volunteers
Key to IEEE success – About 40,000 individuals who give at least 4 hours a
week to the organization Local Section Chair Associate editor of a Journal Member of the Financial Committee of the Technical
Activities Board Chair of a committee that develops a Standard
The organization is guided by volunteers– From the President and CEO to the local Section
Chair major decisions are made by volunteers– An attempt to quantify the work done by volunteers
was estimated between $2bn-$3bn
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IEEE’s principal activities (1)
Organizing the professional community– Based on geographic distribution and areas
of interest
Publishing technical and scientific literature on the State of the Art
Organizing conferences on relevant technical and scientific matters
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IEEE’s principal activities (2)
Developing technical standards – Approximately 900 standards at present
Developing educational activities for professionals and for the public – Including students and teachers in the pre-
university system
Improving the understanding of engineering, technology and computing by the public
Recognizing the leaders of the profession– Awards and membership grades 11
What are we trying to do…
…advance global prosperity by – Fostering technological innovation– Enabling members' careers – Promoting community worldwide
for the benefit of humanity and the profession
• Key to success: early recognition of new fields
• In 1884 – power engineering
• In 1912 – communications
• In 1942 – computing
• In 1962 – digital communications
• In 1972 – networking
• In 1982 – clean energy
• In 1992 – nanotechnology
• In 2002 – engineering and the life sciences
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Sample Activities: Regional Organizations
IEEE organizes professionals in its fields of interest into local SectionsThere are 333 local Sections worldwide in 10 RegionsIn Region 10 – Australia consists of 7,846 members:
64 Fellows87 Life Members536 Senior Members and 37 Life Seniors4,982 Members602 Student and 1,023 Graduate Student Members515 Associate/Affiliate Members
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Sample Activities: Standards
IEEE develop standards in several areas, including:Power and Energy Transportation Biomedical and HealthcareNanotechnology Information Technology Information Assurance
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More Specific Standardization Areas
Intelligent highway systems and vehicular technologyDistributed generation renewable energyVoting Equipment Electronic Data InterchangeRechargeable Batteries for PCsMotor Vehicle Event Data Recorder Public Key Infrastructure Certificate Issuing and Management Components Architecture for Encrypted Shared Media Organic Field Effect Technology
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WHY IS IEEE INTERESTED IN PRE-UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION?
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Why is IEEE interested in pre-university engineering education (1)
Because it is in our stated and un-stated missionBecause in many IEEE Sections there is a marked decline in the interest of young people in Engineering, Computing and Technology– This is a concern for the future of these
communities and would have a negative impact on their standard of living
Because we do not believe the problem is going to be tackled effectively without us
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Why is IEEE interested in pre-university engineering education (2)
The demands of the 21st century will require technological innovation to deliver
advanced technologies in developed countries
infrastructure solutions in developing countries
Flat or declining engineering enrollments in most developed nations
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Objectives of OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Are students well prepared for future challenges?Can they analyze, reason and communicate effectively? Do they have the capacity to continue learning throughout life? Surveys of 15-year-olds in the principal industrialized countries. Every three years, it assesses how far students near the end of compulsory education have acquired some of the knowledge and skills essential for full participation in societyAustralia is an OECD member and participated in PISA 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012
A few observations on the state of pre-engineering and engineering education in Australia
Review of OECD Statistics (PISA 2009)– Australia’s mean science score in the OECD table
was 527 (not significantly different than PISA 2006) Six countries scored significantly higher than
Australia: Shanghai-China, Finland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Korea.
– Australia was… Above OECD average in the scales of reading,
mathematics and science However, the average mathematics score was 514
points, ten points lower than it was in 2003 – representing a statistically significant decline in mathematical literacy.
Commencing Students
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*Bachelor's Graduate Entry Bachelor's Honours Bachelor's Pass
www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Publications/HEStatistics/Publications/Pages/Students.aspx
Higher Education Statistics
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http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Publications/HEStatistics/Publications/Pages/Students.aspx
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Natural and Physical Sciences 16539 16827 17105 17312 17093 18468Information Technology 18270 16910 14303 12972 12316 13468Engineering and Related Technologies 12793 12874 12994 13865 14200 15590Architecture and Building 4522 4643 4730 5275 5879 6512Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies3770 3581 3427 3395 3577 3773Health 26556 28000 30588 33170 35512 38376Education 26283 27772 27278 27133 28263 28500Management and Commerce 70134 74163 80668 86650 93444 99351Society and Culture 44517 46643 47478 48769 50608 51298Creative Arts 15795 15501 16289 17363 18671 19872Food, Hospitality and Personal Services 28 38 213 384 485 382
Award Course Completions by Broad Field of Education, 2005 to 2010
WHAT IS IEEE DOING?
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Pre-University Education
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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The Challenge and Approach
Challenge:– Public perception of engineers/engineering/
technology is often misinformed resulting in early decisions that block the path of children to engineering
Approach:– Reach major groups of influencers who impact
students and their decision Teachers, counselors, parents, media,..
– Online Presence – TryEngineering.org, TryComputing.org, TryNano.org
– Engineering in the Classroom – Teacher In-Service Program
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www.TryEngineering.orgIEEE’s pre-university education portal– For teachers, school counselors, parents and students ages
8 -22Visitors learn – about careers in engineering, – understand how engineers impact our daily lives, – discover the variety of engineering, technology and
computing programs, – find free classroom activities that demonstrate engineering
principles – and more.
A joint project of IEEE, IBM, and the New York Hall of Science– Non-IEEE investment of approximately $2.5M
US/Canada version was launched on June 2006
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Unique Features of TryEngineering.org
Robust search engine for accredited programs– side by side comparisons, interactive maps,
links to university web siteLesson Plans focused on engineering and engineering design– Reviewed by IEEE volunteers and teachers
Discipline descriptions– 40 engineering, computing and technology
disciplinesEngineering Games– 2nd site listed in Google search results for
“engineering games”
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Most Requested Lesson Plans
Build your own robot arm
Series and Parallel Circuits
Pulleys and Force
Cracking the Code (bar codes)
Electric Messages
Adaptive Devices 31
TryEngineering Progress
– 7.0 million page hits in 2011, 5.6 million hits for Jan – July 2012
– Currently averages 77,000 unique visitors per month
– About 8.1 million lesson plan downloads since launch in all languages
– Visitors average about 25 minutes on the site
– Visitors come from the US, China, India, Canada, Japan and scores of other countries
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TryComputing.org Overview
TryComputing.org is a soon-to-be-launched online pre-university computing education portal
Collaboration between IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Educational Activities Board
Funded by a two year IEEE New Initiative
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TryComputing.org Overview
Goal - Increase awareness about computing disciplines and generate excitement about computing careers within the global pre-university community
Audience - pre-university teachers, school counselors, parents, and students
Launched August 31 2012!!!
04/19/2335
TryComputing.org
04/19/2336
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
The Teacher In Service Program (TISP)
A program that trains IEEE volunteers to work with pre-university teachers
Based on approved Lesson Plans Prepared/reviewed by IEEE
volunteers Tested in classrooms Designed to highlight engineering
design principles
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The Teacher In Service Program
Train volunteers– IEEE Section Members– IEEE Student Members– Teachers and Instructors
…using approved lesson plans on engineering and engineering design IEEE members will develop and conduct TISP training sessions with TeachersTeachers will conduct training sessions with Students
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IEEE Volunteers
Teachers
Students
Our 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 studentsIncrease the level of understanding of the needs of educators among the engineering communityIdentify ways that engineers can assist schools and school systems
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Why TISP in Australia?
The program has the potential to become a new resource for many teachers who have limited exposure or experience with engineering, computing or technology
TISP introduces teachers to hands-on inquiry-based activities that support the teaching of science, technology and mathematics
IEEE members represent an important repository of knowledge and experience, otherwise unavailable to the pre-university education system– A bridge between the technical community and the
school system can be built
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How does it work?
Volunteers gather for a day and a half of training– With teachers and school administrators
Volunteers spread the program in their school districtsVolunteers work with the Department of Education to organize TISP professional development/in-service presentations
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Volunteer Training
Key questions to be discussed in training:– How to conduct a training sessions for teachers
using the TISP lesson plans?– How to approach the school system to engage
teachers?– How to align a lesson plan with local education
criteria?Teachers and officials from the education establishment participate in the training sessions
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After The Training…
IEEE volunteers work with the school system to conduct training sessions for teachers Teachers use the training sessions and the lesson plans to educate their studentsIEEE participates in supporting the program– In the first year, EAB will cover the costs for
materials and supplies for TISP sessions lead by IEEE volunteers for teachers
– In subsequent years, funding is the responsibility of the local IEEE Section/sub-Section
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Training Workshops: 2005-Present
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26 Workshops - 2218 Participants
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www.ieee.org/education_careers/education/preuniversity/tispt/tispworkshops.html
Region 1-6 - USA (464) Region 7 - Canada (174) Region 9 – Latin America (751)
Boston, Massachusetts Montreal, Quebec Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBaltimore, Maryland Mississauga, Ontario Piura, PeruPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Region 8 – Europe, Middle East, Africa (532) Cordoba, ArgentinaAtlanta, Georgia (2) Cape Town, South Africa Guayaquil, EcuadorIndianapolis, Indiana Lusaka, Zambia Port of Spain, TrinidadDallas, Texas Porto, Portugal Montevideo, UruguayManhattan Beach, California Stirling, Scotland Region 10 – Asia & Pacific (297)
San Francisco, California Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMadrid, Spain Shenzhen, China
Hyderabad, India
A Decade of Success
In 2001, the first event was held by the Florida West Coast Section in conjunction with the University of South Florida College of EngineeringIn 2005, the program was institutionalized as part of EAB’s budgetIn 2007, a pilot Student Branch Workshop was held in Peru (105 attendees)In 2009, the largest TISP event was held with 185 teachers in UruguayBy 2009, at least one training workshop was held in every IEEE region
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Teacher In-Service ProgramPresentations
Over 210 TISP presentations have been conducted by IEEE volunteers
TISP presentations have reached over 5182 pre-university educators – This reach represents more than 564,000
students each year47
Teacher Feedback
91.6% of the teachers polled responded positively to the statement: “This presentation has increased my level of technological literacy.”
1948 Respondents (25% Primary Teachers)
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Teacher Feedback
94.6% of the teachers polled responded positively to the statement: “Today's topic will increase my student's level of technological literacy.”
1948 Respondents (25% Primary Teachers)
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Sample Outcomes
Houston Section, Texas cooperating with the Harris County Department of Education to do the alignment matrix for the Texas Education Agency curriculum requirements for students ages 5-18 for the TryEngineering.org lesson plans.
Region 7, Canada approved the formation of a TISP committee to oversee the activities; 13 Sections currently participate
The South Africa Section partnered with the South African National Department of Education to develop lesson plans relating to the South African Technology General Education and Training (GET) curriculum.
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Meeting the GoalsEmpower IEEE “champions”Technological literacy of pre-university educators Technological literacy of pre-university studentsUnderstanding of the needs of educatorsSchool systems assisted by IEEE
1792 Trained Volunteers
92% agreed that program enhanced technological literacy
95% believe that student’s technological literacy would increase
Sustained programs in several sections
210 presentations reported
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What do we expect after the meeting?
We hope that participants will get organized to provide TISP training to pre-university educators– A team of 3-5 volunteers can be very
effective
IEEE-EAB will support such activities by paying for materials and supplies for documented TISP activities lead by IEEE volunteers for one year after this session
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Expectations for IEEE Volunteers
Organize TISP sessions throughout the pre-university education system
Communicate with EAB for guidance, information exchange, and support
Organize a task force to make TISP a permanent program
Arrange for budgeting through the Section, Region, and IEEE Boards (MGAB, EAB)
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Expectations for Teachers
Use the TISP approach in your classroom
Work with the IEEE volunteers to organize TISP training sessions for teachers – Report to IEEE volunteers what lessons have
been learned from the program – Indicate what lesson plans were or were not
successful, and what additional lesson plans would be required
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