The Ins and Outs of Project Lead the Way
- 1. Project Lead the Way And Academies of EngineeringA Success Story in Progress:Understanding the process for implementing AOE in PLTW schoolsJudith D'AmicoDirector, Western RegionProject Lead The [email protected] CraneDirector, Instructor BEST AcademyGalt High [email protected]
- 2. INTRODUCTION
- 4. Current Statistics PLTW:350,000+ students,
- 5. 4000+ school sites, (688 new 2011-12)
- 6. 50 states & District of Columbia,
- 7. 15,000 trained teachers (3,000 summer 2011)
- 8. 100 university relationships/50 AffiliatesActivities/Projects/Problems Focused on Design ProcessActivities give the students what they need to traverse the “phases” in a design process. Projects and Problems utilize the process itself.5Example of STL Standard 8 Benchmark H design process
- 9. PLTW Aligns Key Learning Concepts to National StandardsNational Science Education Standards
- 10. Principles and Standards of School Mathematics
- 11. Standards for Technological Literacy
- 12. Standards for English Language Arts
- 13. National Content Standards for Engineering and Engineering Technology
- 14. National Health Care Cluster Foundation Standards
- 15. ABET, Inc. Accreditation CriteriaHigh School ProgramPathway to Engineering Foundation Courses:Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
- 16. Principles Of Engineering (POE) Specialization Courses:Aerospace Engineering (AE)
- 18. Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
- 19. Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- 20. Digital Electronics (DE) Capstone Course:Engineering Design and Development (EDD)7
- 21. High School ProgramBiomedical SciencesPrinciples of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Human body systems and health conditions
- 22. Human Body Systems (HBS) Build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin and play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.Medical Interventions (MI) Investigation of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.Biomedical Innovation (BI) Design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century
- 23. Professional DevelopmentCore Training: Summer Training Institute
- 24. Virtual Academy Main PageOnline Update TrainingContinuous Training: Virtual Academy (to become the Collaborative Portal—2011-12)
- 25. Project Lead The WayandGalt High Schooland Academy of Engineering
- 26. Ten Years of PLTW at Galt High SchoolOrThe long, slow story of how a program develops with lots of hope and lots of support
- 27. History Galt High’s BEST AcademyFall 2001 Galt High School began PLTW Engineering programPLTW national non-profit developed curriculum to insure US high school students are successful in college engineering programs
- 28. GHS has a full four year pathway for students in EngineeringGHS became first certified PLTW campus in California in 2003Certification allows our students to qualify for college credit for high school coursesJanuary 2010 selected by NAF to become one of six Academies of Engineering in California. BEST Academy was born.Fall 2010 Galt High School began the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences programGHS will add one new course / year to implement a full four year pathway for students in Biomedical ScienceWe have a dream……Fall 2000We want computers for CAD – the district wants a comprehensive program to serve more than the CAD classes, so the research begins.
- 29. Hear an endorsement from Joe Oakey
- 30. Visit Rancho Cordova High School Spring 2001
- 31. Get a $100,000 commitment from the school board
- 32. We start a program….Summer 2001Two of us go to trainingMe and IED in New York and Jim and IED in Connecticut Fall 2001Uh-oh! Only one begins
- 33. But what about the lab??
- 34. Baby steps…………Summer 2002Another summer, another training. This time it’s Digital Electronics in Big Rapids, MI
- 35. Certification2002-2003We decide to apply for certificationDon’t let this intimidate youWe get the “Gold Star”
- 36. There’s good news and bad news…Summer 2003We add another class – Computer Integrated ManufacturingWe add another teacher – another “Jim”
- 37. Another Summer, another training…..Summer 2004Another 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 2005Training for Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Rochester, New YorkMaster Teacher for Civil Engineering and Architecture in San Diego, CaliforniaMaster 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 opportunitiesBoard Approval of Application 7/30/2007CDE 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 4/2010Construction begins 4/29/2010
- 41. Construction begins – but first, the walls come down…..
- 42. Finally! We have a shop..
- 43. Next….National Academy Foundation Academy of Engineering
- 45. Two new teachers 2010Principles of Engineering -Brooke BeckettPrinciples of Biomedical Science –Traci CrawfordAnother new teacher 2011Human Body Systems – Oscar Corona
- 46. CST Data OverviewEnglish Language ArtsAll GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW HispanicMathematicsAll GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW HispanicAdvancedProficientBasicBelow BasicFar BelowAdvancedProficientBasicBelow BasicFar BelowScienceAll GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW HispanicSocial ScienceAll GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW HispanicAdvancedProficientBasicBelow BasicFar BelowAdvancedProficientBasicBelow BasicFar Below
- 47. Why combine PLTW Biomedical and Engineering into a single NAF Academy?….Both embed an understanding of implementing effective systems!Biomedical Sciences
- 48. Design and build a pump
- 49. Dissection
- 50. Test their own heartsEKG, Heart Rate, Blood RateEngineering
- 51. Pick a item
- 53. Model
- 54. Innovate/NewStudents in both strands use the design process to create, test and design.
- 55. BEST Academy – YOPThis school year (2010 – 2011) was our Year of Planning for BEST AcademyTasks:Identify teachers from core subjects to become part of academy structure
- 56. Develop curriculum to support themes of Engineering and Biomedical Science
- 57. Recruit students for academy
- 58. Bring together Advisory Board – including people from Industry, higher education and community.
- 59. This year’s freshman will be first official academy class
- 61. Graduation for first class – June 2015How we help students plan for their future:Who are our students?Our academy is not designed for only the top studentsAll students may become part of our academyWe encourage under-represented populations to participateStudent focus:College or University / Bachelor Degree
- 62. Community College / Associate or Technical Degree
- 63. Trades / Immediate employment
- 64. Why three national partners?Same Goal, Different Specialized Abilities
- 66. Relevant
- 67. Rigorous
- 68. Time
- 69. To Teach
- 70. To LearnNew PLTW Initiative:Innovation Portal—iPortalhttp://iportalpilot.weebly.com/index.htmlTo promote , expand and highlight original design work of students, To build a bridge between K-12 and post-secondary efforts.
- 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 constraintsComponent 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 EngineerDr. Leigh AbtsAssessment Expert and consultantDr. Gail GoldbergJay McTighe
- 75. UNIVERSITY AFFILIATESArkansas Tech UniversityCalifornia State Polytechnic University California State University, East Bay Duke University Eastern Michigan UniversityFlorida State University Panama CityGeorgia 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 UniversitySan Jose State UniversitySeattle UniversitySinclair Community CollegeSt. Cloud State University Stevenson University University of Alaska Anchorage University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsUniversity of Illinois University of Iowa University of KentuckyUniversity of Maryland at Baltimore CountyUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of New Haven University of Nebraska – Lincoln University of South Carolina University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaUniversity of Texas at TylerUtah Valley University Washington State University, Spokane West Virginia University Wichita State University Worcester Polytechnic InstituteOur new Biomedical Sciences Affiliates are:University of South CarolinaMilwaukee School of EngineeringUniversity of KentuckyOklahoma UniversityOur new Engineering Affiliate is:Florida State University Panama City
- 76. Thank you!Debra CraneDirector, Instructor BEST AcademyGalt High [email protected] D'AmicoDirector, Western RegionProject Lead The Way [email protected]?Thank you for being here!!
Editor's Notes
- #2: 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.
- #37: 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.
- #40: 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)