TEEAP News

The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s STEM*Center for Teaching and Learning (STEM*CTL) announces collaboration at the Technology Student Association’s Annual National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

The STEM*CTL will provide ½ day EbDLabs™ at the National Conference to highlight middle and high school Engineering byDesign™ course offerings.  These ½ day EbDLabs™ will be hands-on workshops that will provide an orientation for teachers on the Courses. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers with the fundamentals necessary to understand the basics for implementing a standards-based course. Teachers will receive an overview of the course as well as experience how to use EbD™ lesson plans at the high school level to engage students of all ability levels. Participants will get a certificate for 5 professional development hours.

The EbDLabsâ„¢ will be facilitated by Dan Caron, EbD Professional Development Associate/Specialist from New Hampshire.

Cost for each EbDLabâ„¢

-ITEEA Members = $50

-Non-ITEEA Members = $75
(Non-members can join ITEEA for $65 and receive special Members Only pricing – go to the URL below and register as a non-member to get this SPECIAL OFFER)

REGISTER HERE:  https://www.regonline.com/tsa_iteea_ebdlabs

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  http://www.tsaweb.org/2010-National-Conference

Engineering byDesignâ„¢
Developing the next generation of technologists, innovators, designers, & engineers

Barry N. Burke, Director
STEM*Center for Teaching & Learning â„¢
International Technology  & Engineering Educators Association
8133 Seneca View Drive | Gaithersburg, MD  20882-3622
Phone:  301-482-1929 | FAX:  301-482-1978
www.engineeringbydesign.org

Bill Bertrand recently received permission to share the newly proposed revised standards for Science and Technology that were finalized in June. Everyone must know that they have not been approved by the State Board of Education but are going through the approval process at this time. When they are officially approved they will be published in the PA Bulletin which will make them law. They will soon be place on the PDE website or Ed Hub portal. You may use them in your planning of curriculum for your district. Any questions and comments should be directed to William Bertrand (wbertrand@state.pa.us) and he will share them with the appropriate people. Please pass this on to those who you feel should know but be sure to note that they are not approved by the State Board as of yet but are going through the process to be approved.

The proposed Revised Pennsylvania Standards for Science and Technology will be posted very soon on the TEAP Website, or links will be provided to the PDE Ed Hub so you can access them directly. This is exciting news, and be sure to go view them to see the changes that have been made.

August 3-7, 2009 @ Lock Haven University, Clinton County, PA

A Four-Day Professional Development Workshop
for Middle & High School Teachers of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Earn PA Act 48 Hours or Graduate Education Credits (approval pending)

Looking for lab and field activities that will increase understanding and protect aquatic biodiversity? Join this unique monitoring network that will immerse your students in important biodiversity issues and research. This field, lab, and classroom course will provide you and your students with the opportunity to team-up with practicing scientists to explore aquatic biodiversity issues in the context of the Susquehanna Watershed and the Chesapeake Bay. The Susquehanna Biodiversity Network activities will help teachers provide students with:

• Meaningful lab and field experiences
• Real world monitoring that will document native crayfish, freshwater mussels and aquatic invasive species

Participants will receive many valuable resources including:

• A Pennsylvania standards-based activity guide and (2) An introduction to using Google Earth satellite imagery software Collecting equipment, and field guides
• Schools participating in the monitoring network will also be eligible to receive hand-held global positioning units (GPUs) and a $500 field trip implementation grants that can cover bus transportation.

Note: Teachers and their principals will be asked to commit to implement the SABN monitoring activities in their school district and to provide Network field activities for their students. Participants will be surveyed prior to the workshop about their background, school curriculum, and equipment needed to best serve individual schools.

Cost: The workshop cost is $100 per person for Act 48 credit OR graduate tuition. Space is limited to 20 participants. Double occupancy lodging is available for out-of-town participants on a first come first served basis. Lunch and snacks are provided. For registration and information contact: Ann Faulds, Pennsylvania Sea Grant 215-806-0894, afaulds@psu.edu. Workshop funding provided by NOAA B-WET program with additional support provided by Penn State University, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the National Sea Grant Program.

You can see the official Flyer HERE and the Tentative Agenda HERE.

Pennsylvania Sea Grant Program is a partnership of The Pennsylvania State University, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

So, here we are with one of the first real discussion related topics. As was said in the 2008 Summer edition of the TEAP Journal, the summer is a great time to look around your local area for things to do. These local places are often not only enjoyable, but can be used as references in your classrooms for students to go and learn more about what you teach. For instance, where I live in the Lehigh Valley we have the DaVinci Science Center as well as the Reading Public Museum which often has some great events that are technology related. Currently, we also have the Kutztown Folk Festival which not only has arts and crafts but is a great way to see the history of technology in the Pennsylvania Dutch region. This year they have a great set up about Electric cars showing how they are not exactly NEW technology. My son and I plan to visit the Franklin Institute and maybe even take the drive out to the Air & Space Museum near Washington where they have the shuttle Enterprise as well as the SR71 Blackbird. Sure, my kid just wants to make sure it really isn’t a Decepticon, but I am sure we can fit some other learning in there as well.

So, now it is your turn. Please leave comments on places all around Pennsylvania that we as educators can use to help our students gain more knowledge about technology right here in Pennsylvania. We have a great history be it canals, coal mining, or even the first oil wells. Let’s us know what else is out there and we can build a list on the TEAP Website for future use!

May 5, 2009 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Franklin Institute, Philadelphia

This project, funded by the National Science Foundation and administered by the Pennsylvania STEM Initiative, offers the chance for schools and organizations committed to informing and motivating girls to pursue classes and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to come together to share best practices, develop new collaborations, and share resources.  The successful career transition of students and the economic future of Pennsylvania are tied to increased participation of all students in careers that rely on STEM skills and competencies.

For more information check out Pennsylvania STEM Girls Collaborative Project here.