Welcome to the HI-TEC Preconference Session Shaping High-Quality Integrated Education in Nebraska NSF's Project SHINE and SPIRIT Projects

Transcription

1 Welcome to the HI-TEC Preconference Session Shaping High-Quality Integrated Education in Nebraska NSF's Project SHINE and SPIRIT Projects July 24, 2012

2 Presenters: Dan Davidchik, Central Community College Elissa Gilger, Aquinas High School Chad Johnson, Nebraska Public Power District Paul Clark, University of Nebraska at Omaha Brian Sandall, Westside Community Schools

3 I arrived on: 1= Sunday 2= Monday 3= Tuesday 4= Other Response Grid

4 I represent the following sector: 1= Higher Ed 4 yr 2= Higher Ed 2yr 3= Business 4= Secondary Ed

5 The reason I am here is: 1=For my school 2=For my NSF activity 3=To learn about curriculum development 4=Other 64% 18% 9% 9%

6 Project SHINE 1. Benefits of Connecting Business to Education 2. Business Skills Image compliments of:

7 Project SHINE helped figure out where my piece fits inside the puzzle!

8 Benefits of Connecting with Business 1. Relevancy. -Answer the why question. 2. Career awareness. 3. Better preparation. -Develop curriculum that strengthen skills needed in business. -Utilize equipment, concepts, and terminology familiar in business.

9 Business Skills What is the difference between a hard and soft business skill? Soft skill: - behavior skills often called interpersonal skills or people skills - in sociological terms EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) - much more difficult to quantify or measure Hard skill: -intellectual/logic skills -in sociological terms IQ (Intelligence Quotient) -much easier to quantify or measure

10 Top 10 Hard Skills Hard Skills Business 1.Critical thinking /Problem solver 2. Reading Comprehension 3. Math skills 4. Analyzing data 5. Computer skills 6. Writing skills 7. Measurement skills 8. Safety skills 9. Finance skills 10. Speaks a Second Language Hard Skills Educator 1. Writing skills 2. Analyzing data 3. Reading Comprehension 4. Measurement skills 5. Math skills 6. Computer skills 7. Critical thinking/ Problem solver 8. Safety skills 9. Finance skills 10. Speaks a Second Language

11 Top 10 Soft Skills Soft Skills Business 1. Communication skills 2. Work Ethic/Integrity 3.Punctuality/Reliability 4. Positive attitude 5. Team Work 6.Flexibility/Adaptability 7. Self-motivated 8. Time Management 9.Professionalism /Respect 10. Lifelong learner Soft Skills Educator 1. Communication skills 2. Self-motivated 3. Lifelong learner 4.Professionalism /Respect 5. Work Ethic/Integrity 6. Punctuality/Reliability 7.Flexibility/Adaptability 8. Team Work 9. Positive attitude 10. Time Management

12 Energy Education Mission Statement NPPD s Energy Education Program delivers specific and consistent messages to schools and communities about electricity, energy resources, and how NPPD s audiences can make informed energy decisions.

13 Energy Education Five guiding goals that serve as a roadmap to excellence: Develop materials and resources that provide a high level of engagement to reach more teachers and students. Create professional partnerships that reflect NPPD s commitment to excellence. Develop robust teacher professional development opportunities. Utilize dynamic presentations to engage audience and enhance NPPD s strategic mission through a personal presence. Develop a culture of coordinated energy education throughout NPPD s business units.

14 Energy Education

15 Energy Education How NPPD Participates in Project Shine Workforce Development Serves as our Mentor for all of NPPD Manages tours across the state of Nebraska Facilitates our efforts to educate on careers in energy Energy Education Models educational programming with all teachers Helps make the connections between industry and education Participates in Shine summer camps Provides a Spark for great education opportunities

16 Project Websites

17 Lesson Activity Breakout

18 Lessons Learned: 1. It takes a long time to develop an instant success with business and industry Business relationships take time to nurture Follow up with business is key businesses tend to be more supportive during the conceptual phase 2. Developing AEIOU lessons Creating AEIOU lessons does not happen overnight Instruction modules are directly linked with Understanding modules Start with one main subject area before expanding into uncharted territories Easy to understand, harder to create, great for student learning

19 Lessons Learned: 3. The four disciplines of STEM can each benefit from learning integration 4. Having a "hands-on" context can motivate both teachers and students 5. Experienced teachers can develop some very innovative STEM lessons 6. Synergy can develop between engineers, educators, and businesses to benefit kids

20 Thank you