1. Project Lead the Way And Academies of Engineering A Success Story in Progress: Understanding the process for implementing AOE in PLTW schools Judith D'Amico Director, Western Region Project Lead The Way jdamico@pltw.org Debra Crane Director, Instructor BEST Academy Galt High School dcrane@ghsd.k12.ca.us
34. Baby steps………… Summer 2002 Another summer, another training. This time it’s Digital Electronics in Big Rapids, MI
35. Certification 2002-2003 We decide to apply for certification Don’t let this intimidate you We get the “Gold Star”
36. There’s good news and bad news… Summer 2003 We add another class – Computer Integrated Manufacturing We add another teacher – another “Jim”
37. Another Summer, another training….. Summer 2004 Another summer, another training. This time Civil Engineering and Architecture and yes….. We now have training in San Diego!! YES!!! Two instructors / one student – you do the math………..
38. Two trainings / one summer….You’ve got to be kidding! Summer 2005 Training for Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Rochester, New York Master Teacher for Civil Engineering and Architecture in San Diego, California Master Teacher for CEA in San Diego
39. And the program grows…..We add equipment, classes and even a teacher fall 2007
40. A new school opens, new opportunities Board Approval of Application 7/30/2007 CDE Award of Grant 10/2/2007 Submission of Application for Funding to OPSC 10/30/2007 Approval of Contract to Draw Architectural Plans 10/23/2008 Final Plan Approval from DSA 4/27/2009 Final Plan Approval from CDE 5/4/2009 Additional Documentation for to OPSC 7/31/2009 Approval of Final Plan Status by OPSC 9/30/2009 All funding stops – Yikes! Funds are released from the state 4/2010 Construction begins 4/29/2010
46. CST Data Overview English Language Arts All GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW Hispanic Mathematics All GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW Hispanic Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Far Below Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Far Below Science All GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW Hispanic Social Science All GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW Hispanic Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Far Below Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Far Below
74. Engineering Design Process Portfolio Rubric Component I: Identifying, Articulating, and Justifying a Problem Element A: Identification and definition of the problem Element B: Justification of the problem Element C: Documentation and analysis of past and current solution attempts Element D: Identification, definition, and justification of solution design goals, parameters and constraints Component II: Generating an Original Solution Element E: Demonstration of design process thinking and analysis Element F: Application of mathematics, science, and engineering principles Element G: Demonstration of design viability Component III: Constructing a Testable Prototype or Process Element H:Demonstration of sufficiency of prototype design process Element I: Demonstration of sufficiency of final prototype iteration Element J: Demonstration of sufficiency of testing Component IV: Analyzing Test Data Element K:Analysis of the design based on testing Element L: Documentation of end user and stakeholder evaluation (external evaluation) Component V: Reflecting and Formulating Recommendations Element M: Reflection on the project design Element N: Presentation of designer’s recommendations Component VI: Documenting and Presenting the Project Element O: Presentation of the project portfolio Element P: Writing like an Engineer Dr. Leigh Abts Assessment Expert and consultant Dr. Gail Goldberg Jay McTighe
75. UNIVERSITY AFFILIATES Arkansas Tech University California State Polytechnic University California State University, East Bay Duke University Eastern Michigan University Florida State University Panama City Georgia Southern University Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Iowa State University Milwaukee School of Engineering Missouri University of Science & Technology NHTI, Concord’s Community College New Mexico State University Northwestern State University of Louisiana Oklahoma State University Old Dominion University Oregon Institute of Technology Penn State University Purdue University Rochester Institute of Technology Rowan University San Diego State University San Jose State University Seattle University Sinclair Community College St. Cloud State University Stevenson University University of Alaska Anchorage University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Illinois University of Iowa University of Kentucky University of Maryland at Baltimore County University of Minnesota University of New Haven University of Nebraska – Lincoln University of South Carolina University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University of Texas at Tyler Utah Valley University Washington State University, Spokane West Virginia University Wichita State University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Our new Biomedical Sciences Affiliates are: University of South Carolina Milwaukee School of Engineering University of Kentucky Oklahoma University Our new Engineering Affiliate is: Florida State University Panama City
76. Thank you! Debra Crane Director, Instructor BEST Academy Galt High School dcrane@ghsd.k12.ca.us Judith D'Amico Director, Western Region Project Lead The Way judith@pltw.org Questions? Thank you for being here!!
Editor's Notes
This is the story of how two exceptional systems for delivering STEM education can complement and support for Student Success. We will begin with an overview of PLTW then tell the story of PLTW, Galt High School, and BEST Academy—and how it is all coming together. Finally we will talk a bit about an exciting initiative that PLTW has in pilot phase right now that will provide amazing opportunities for PLTW and AOE students who progress to the level of original student design work. This process will promote , expand and highlight the original design work of students and work to build a bridge between K-12 and post-secondary efforts.
The central focus of the Innovation Portal is to connect educators and students involved in original design and problem solving work with industry and Post-Secondary representatives interested in supporting and promoting innovation, application and integrations of knowledge, and problem solving experiences in education.To make this integration possible, the Innovation Portal has been designed to support three focused kinds of online functionality:For Students there is a function to build and share online portfolios in a secure environment. For Teachers there is the ability to gather and then view all of your student portfolios in one place without having to enter a multitude of passwords. For Industry and Post-Secondary Outreach Professionals there is the ability to connect current or new efforts directly to the students and teachers in the same location where they build and document their projects.
Work has already begun to address and capture what attributes should be in a Portfolio Rubric arranged around the design process and to create a tool that can be used as both a means of assessment and a day to day guide for building and organizing the projects. The statement depicted here has been repeated in many ways from many post secondary and industry representatives interested in recognizing original student design work. ( You can access the current revision of the rubric on the “How to Build the Template” page of the iPortal Pilot Test website)
