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Engineering Technology
A Project Based Integrated Technology LabMr. Joseph Russo
Beaumont High [email protected]
Why are we here?1. The Skills Gap
“84 percent of respondents indicate that there is a skills gap in their organization now”-ASTD Public Policy Council
Why are we here?2. Soft Skills Gap
“employers are observing a lack of critical soft skills—such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking”-ASTD public Policy Council
2 Goals 1. To tell you about my class
(my equipment, my curriculum)
2. To go over some important aspects of Project Based Learning that we can apply to any class with any equipment or curriculum.
The Buck Institute
PBL is HARD… but worth it!
It is not something you can assign and expect results in 3-4 weeks.
Students have very little experience with the 4 C’s (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity)
Who Designed it?Course was purchased from Amatrol
Inc.
Not a Salesman!
Structure of the CoursePhase 1 Safety / Responsibility /
Teamwork(2 Weeks)
Phase 2 Modules(4 Weeks)
Phase 3 Master Project(10 Weeks)
Cycle repeats next semester
The Beauty of the Structure
“Experts” work together toward a common goal!
The Beauty of the Structure
They MUST work together
Positive Interdependence,
Face-to-Face Interaction
Collaboration“Working together” doesn’t just happen.
Every Wednesday in my class is focused on soft skills
SkillsUSA PDP and CRC are good resources
The Beauty of the Structure
Direct application: Module Master Project
How many things do we “learn” and never use again?
Characteristics Course Promotes
Teamwork & Responsibility (not copy and paste)
Not your typical “Lab” Setting
Modules: Mechanical Fabrication
Modules: Measurement Tools
Modules: Machine Tools
Modules: Print Reading
Modules: CNC
Modules: Robotics
Modules: Electrical Control
Modules: Pneumatics
Modules: Residential Wiring
Modules: AC/DC Electrical
Modules: Mechanical Drives
Modules: CAD
Modules: Computer Control (PLC)
Modules: Mechanical Drives 2
Modules: Thermal Science (Year 2)
Modules: Structural Systems (Year 2)
Modules: Alternative Energy (Year 2)
Master ProjectsDesigning for the following areas:
Construction Smart House ProjectManufacturing Automated Can CrusherEnergy Solar Panel ProjectTransportation Hovercraft ProjectAgri-science Automated
Hydroponics Biotechnology Ergonomic Workstation
Master Projects: Hovercraft
Master Projects: Automated Can Crusher
Master Projects: Smart House
Master Projects: Solar Powered Vehicle
Year 2 – New ProjectsOnce the base curriculum is in place,
we can keep on expanding if we can purchase more master projects. Steam Powered CatapultAutomated DrawbridgeMag-Lev TrainFMS WorkcellDesalination Plant
Master Projects don’t just Happen
All Projects need to have a good guiding question / objective / target / purpose
www.bie.org has a great resource for thishttp://bie.org/object/document/pbl_essential_elements_checklist
Amatrol provides this with their master projects
Master Projects don’t just Happen
Individual and Group Accountability(Great Resources from the www.bie.org)
Students evaluate each other and their own work
http://bie.org/objects/cat/student_handouts
Master Projects don’t just Happen
Grade for Content and 21st Century Skills
Students NEED a rubric of at least (1) 21st century skill (collaboration) and they need to see it constantly!
http://bie.org/objects/cat/rubrics
Master Projects don’t just Happen
Have each student keep an engineering notebook!
If you don’t like NB’s , don’t do PBL
Force those students to look back at their progress
VEX Robotics has a pretty good example
Master Projects don’t just Happen
Team Meetings – Brainstorming – Think Time
Year 3/4Students will leave the classroom
with an industry based “SolidWorks” or “NIMS” certificate
Students go out into the community with internships
Where we are going… hopefully
GREAT RESOURCE!!!
https://www.cteonline.org/curriculum/browse?st=STEM&f[_type][]=curriculum_project
Who does this course apply to?
Engineering Technology provides a structure that is challenging and rigorous enough for students going to University as well as students going into a trade.
Engineering Technology and Common Core/NGSS
We are Interviewing
Buy your GRADE!
We are reading a lot of technical manuals
We are doing research
We are creating our own assignments
We are writing research papers
We are being creative, not cookie cutter!
www.consumermath.org offers a yearly subscription to an online banking system
Students earn money and at the end of the semester can purchase their grade.
Students receive payckhecks, get raises, are fined, receive bonuses, pay taxes & union dues, pay bills, etc.
Paychecks
Buy Your GradeStudents want to keep on learning.
They have an incentive to do more than what is required.
They are learning life skills
A Little more on AmatrolAmatrol works with leaders in
industry and creates training programs for their needs.
They then bring this expertise into our classroom
Strong networking
Post-Secondary Alignment
Supply Chain Management & Supply Chain Technology articulation w/ RCC Norco
Looking at a possible dual enrollment relationship with MSJC
A-G Credit
Year 1 – G Credit
Year 2 – D Credit
Women in STEMwww.iwitts.org
This is the most legitimate source I have come across in 3 years.
Going to the conference in June
QuestionsPurchasing – Klein Educational
Classroom Management – Mr. Russo
Administrative – BUSD
OutlineProject Based Learning
Structure of the course
The beauty of the structure
Characteristics the course promotes
Modules / Master Projects
Who the course applies to
How it relates to common core
Post-Secondary Alignment
