1. www.engineeringpathway.com K-Gray Engineering Pathway AAAS Annual Meeting Higher Education Resources in the NSDL Engineering Pathway February 17, 2007 February 17, 2007

2. www.engineeringpathway.com Comprehensive K-Gray Pathway for Engineering Education

3. www.engineeringpathway.com K-Gray Engineering Pathway TeachEngineering : TeachEngineering : Jacquelyn Sullivan – Univ. of Colorado at Boulder Jacquelyn Sullivan – Univ. of Colorado at Boulder René Reitsma, Oregon State University René Reitsma, Oregon State University Gary Ybarra & Paul Klenk, Duke University Gary Ybarra & Paul Klenk, Duke University Mike Mooney, Colorado School of Mines Mike Mooney, Colorado School of Mines Martha Cyr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Martha Cyr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute NEEDS – Higher Education NEEDS – Higher Education Alice Agogino, Jialong Wu, Andi Niess, Paul Mackinney, Esha Datta,Grace Hsu, UC Berkeley Alice Agogino, Jialong Wu, Andi Niess, Paul Mackinney, Esha Datta,Grace Hsu, UC Berkeley Evaluation/ Sustainability Evaluation/ Sustainability Joe, Tront, Virginia Tech Joe, Tront, Virginia Tech Nancy Van House, School of Information, UC Berkeley Nancy Van House, School of Information, UC Berkeley Advisory Board Advisory Board

4. www.engineeringpathway.com Target Audience for K-12 Resources K-12 teachers, parents, students, professional development groups, summer enrichment programs and service organizations interested in problem/inquiry-based learning and bringing in real-world concepts used in engineering and applied sciences suitable for K-12. K-12 teachers, parents, students, professional development groups, summer enrichment programs and service organizations interested in problem/inquiry-based learning and bringing in real-world concepts used in engineering and applied sciences suitable for K-12. Corporations, engineering professionals, engineering faculty and college students involved in K-12 engineering initiatives. Corporations, engineering professionals, engineering faculty and college students involved in K-12 engineering initiatives.

5. www.engineeringpathway.com Target Audience for Higher Education Career information for transition for students interested in careers in engineer, computer science or technology. Career information for transition for students interested in careers in engineer, computer science or technology. Higher education professionals (faculty, instructors, staff) who need access to ABET- related engineering education resources. Higher education professionals (faculty, instructors, staff) who need access to ABET- related engineering education resources. Engineering students in higher education — community colleges, undergraduate universities and research universities. Engineering students in higher education — community colleges, undergraduate universities and research universities.

6. www.engineeringpathway.com Engineering Pathway Features: K-12 Community Resources K-12 Community Resources Higher Education Community Resources Higher Education Community Resources Resources for Broadening Participation: Careers, Diversity Resources for Broadening Participation: Careers, Diversity Browse and Search Resources by Keyword, Grade Level, Standard, Learning Resource Type, Title, Author, Review, Special Topics, Host Collection, Publication Year and more Browse and Search Resources by Keyword, Grade Level, Standard, Learning Resource Type, Title, Author, Review, Special Topics, Host Collection, Publication Year and more Metathesaurus to Suggest Related Search Terms Metathesaurus to Suggest Related Search Terms Links to related terms in the NSDL Links to related terms in the NSDL Reviews of resources/ Top Picks / Most Downloaded Reviews of resources/ Top Picks / Most Downloaded User statistics on downloads, views and comments User statistics on downloads, views and comments Online Cataloging; RSS Feeds of New Resources Online Cataloging; RSS Feeds of New Resources Personal Workspace Personal Workspace

7. www.engineeringpathway.com K-12 Target Audience TeachEngineering manages the K-12 collections. TeachEngineering manages the K-12 collections. TE’s vision is to use engineering as a vehicle to integrate science and math in K-12 classrooms through inquiry-based curricula & hands-on activities that demonstrate the creativity of engineering and are relevant to the lives of youth. TE’s vision is to use engineering as a vehicle to integrate science and math in K-12 classrooms through inquiry-based curricula & hands-on activities that demonstrate the creativity of engineering and are relevant to the lives of youth.

8. www.engineeringpathway.com Curricula Curricula Hands-on Hands-on Inquiry- and project-based Inquiry- and project-based Promote connections to other subjects Integrate Science, Technology, Math & Engineering concepts through engaging activities Promote connections to other subjects Integrate Science, Technology, Math & Engineering concepts through engaging activities Aligned with K-12 educational standards Aligned with K-12 educational standards Provides tools to assess learning outcomes Provides tools to assess learning outcomes Consistent look and feel is teacher friendly Consistent look and feel is teacher friendly K-12 Teacher/ Outreach Benefits

9. www.engineeringpathway.com Promotes Curricular Innovations

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11. www.engineeringpathway.com EP Higher Ed CS and Engrg. Disciplinary Resources Computing [1405] Computing [1405] Computer Science [1275]Computer Science [1275] Information Systems [81]Information Systems [81] Information Technology [128]Information Technology [128] Engineering [4265] Engineering [4265] Aerospace Engineering [93] Agriculture Engineering [93] Architecture Engineering [107] Bio/Bio-Medical Engineering [99] Ceramic Engineering [78] Chemical Engineering [132] Civil Engineering [205] Computer Engineering [1154] Construction Engineering [49] Electrical Engineering [329] Engineering Management [58] Engineering Mechanics [45] Environmental Engrg [177] General Engrg., Engrg. Science [403] Geological Engineering [92] Industrial Engineering [117] Manufacturing Engineering [114]Manufacturing Engineering [114] Materials Engineering [156]Materials Engineering [156] Mechanical Engineering [406]Mechanical Engineering [406] Mineral and Mining Engineering [69]Mineral and Mining Engineering [69] Naval Architecture and Marine Engrg. [32]Naval Architecture and Marine Engrg. [32] Nuclear Engineering [81]Nuclear Engineering [81] Ocean Engineering [47]Ocean Engineering [47] Petroleum Engineering [53]Petroleum Engineering [53] Software Engineering [45]Software Engineering [45] Surveying and Geomatics Engineering [46]Surveying and Geomatics Engineering [46]

12. www.engineeringpathway.com EP Allows Users to Define Topical Series Black and African American Scientists and Engineers (62) Black and African American Scientists and Engineers (62) Broadening Participation (43) Broadening Participation (43) Cooperative and Collaborative Learning (10) Cooperative and Collaborative Learning (10) Engineer 2020 (31) Engineer 2020 (31) Ethics in Science and Engineering (95) Ethics in Science and Engineering (95) Green Design, Manufacturing and Sustainable Engrg. (188) Green Design, Manufacturing and Sustainable Engrg. (188) Hispanic Engineers and Scientists (19) Hispanic Engineers and Scientists (19) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) (20) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) (20) History of Technology (57) History of Technology (57) Mechanical/Artifact Dissection (10) Mechanical/Artifact Dissection (10) MEMS and NEMS Technology (40) MEMS and NEMS Technology (40) Mobile Learning (120) Mobile Learning (120) Multimedia Case Studies of Design in Industry (15) Multimedia Case Studies of Design in Industry (15) Nanotechnology (18) Nanotechnology (18) Native American Engineers and Scientists (31) Native American Engineers and Scientists (31) Persons with Disabilities (31) Persons with Disabilities (31) PhET - Physics Ed Technology (23) PhET - Physics Ed Technology (23) Premier Award Courseware (16) Premier Award Courseware (16) Service learning (Community-Based) (42) Service learning (Community-Based) (42) Project Links at RPI (15) Project Links at RPI (15) Simple Machines (40) Simple Machines (40) Teaching and Learning Research (72) Teaching and Learning Research (72) Technology and Society (15) Technology and Society (15) US News Top Ten Undergraduate Institutions (32) US News Top Ten Undergraduate Institutions (32) US News Top Ten Undergrad Programs at Research U’s. (117) US News Top Ten Undergrad Programs at Research U’s. (117) Women and Information Technology/ Gender Equity (1140) Women and Information Technology/ Gender Equity (1140)

13. www.engineeringpathway.com Levels of Review in EP Supports a multi-tier evaluation system from our national award competition with sponsors from industry to user-based reviews of individual learning resources. Supports a multi-tier evaluation system from our national award competition with sponsors from industry to user-based reviews of individual learning resources. Ingestion level (minimum level) Ingestion level (minimum level) User ratings & comments User ratings & comments Peer review Peer review Premier award Premier award

14. www.engineeringpathway.com The Premier Award for Excellence in Engineering Education Courseware A national competition to identify and reward the authors of high-quality, non-commercial courseware designed to enhance engineering education A national competition to identify and reward the authors of high-quality, non-commercial courseware designed to enhance engineering education The Premier Award is about the entire experience of using the courseware by learners, not just the courseware itself The Premier Award is about the entire experience of using the courseware by learners, not just the courseware itself A dissemination system to distribute the Premier Courseware (via CD’s, ASEE Prism ads, presentations at FIE with IEEE & ASEE) A dissemination system to distribute the Premier Courseware (via CD’s, ASEE Prism ads, presentations at FIE with IEEE & ASEE)

15. www.engineeringpathway.com The Premier Award for Excellence in Engineering Education Courseware A national competition to identify and reward the authors of high-quality, non-commercial courseware in engineering education A national competition to identify and reward the authors of high-quality, non-commercial courseware in engineering education The criteria focuses on the experience of the learners. The criteria focuses on the experience of the learners. Instructional Design Instructional Design Does it enhance learning? Does it promote learning objectives? Degree of interactivity? Degree of cognitive/ conceptual change? Is multimedia used creatively and effectively for learning goals? Is the courseware adaptable and can be used in a variety of settings. Does it enhance learning? Does it promote learning objectives? Degree of interactivity? Degree of cognitive/ conceptual change? Is multimedia used creatively and effectively for learning goals? Is the courseware adaptable and can be used in a variety of settings. Software Design Software Design Is it well designed and usable? Is it well designed and usable? Engineering Content Engineering Content Is the content appropriate, accurate and well presented? Is the content appropriate, accurate and well presented?

16. www.engineeringpathway.com 2005 Premier Award Winners Biological Information Handling: Essentials for Engineers by Mary Lidstrom, et al. at the University of Washington. Biological Information Handling: Essentials for Engineers by Mary Lidstrom, et al. at the University of Washington. Pyro: Python Robotics by Doug Blank and Deepak Kumar at Bryn Mawr College, Lisa Meeden at Swarthmore College and Holly Yanco of the University at Massachusetts, Lowell. Pyro: Python Robotics by Doug Blank and Deepak Kumar at Bryn Mawr College, Lisa Meeden at Swarthmore College and Holly Yanco of the University at Massachusetts, Lowell.

17. www.engineeringpathway.com 2006 Premier Award Winners Web-CAT by Stephen H. Edwards of Virginia Tech, is a flexible, tailorable automated grading system designed to process computer programming assignments. Web-CAT runs as a web application on a server and provides all of its capabilities via a web interface-all submission activity, feedback, viewing of results, and grading activities take place via your web browser. Its plug-in architecture makes Web-CAT highly customizable and extensible, allowing it to support virtually any model of program grading, assessment, and feedback generation. Web-CAT by Stephen H. Edwards of Virginia Tech, is a flexible, tailorable automated grading system designed to process computer programming assignments. Web-CAT runs as a web application on a server and provides all of its capabilities via a web interface-all submission activity, feedback, viewing of results, and grading activities take place via your web browser. Its plug-in architecture makes Web-CAT highly customizable and extensible, allowing it to support virtually any model of program grading, assessment, and feedback generation.

18. www.engineeringpathway.com Growing the Engineering Pathway Harvest/adapt resources from targeted projects (e.g., NSF GK-12 awards, NSF Engineering Research Centers, National Academy). Harvest/adapt resources from targeted projects (e.g., NSF GK-12 awards, NSF Engineering Research Centers, National Academy). Harvest/adapt resources related to cutting-edge gaps (NSF priorities, NAE Engineer 2020 reports). Harvest/adapt resources related to cutting-edge gaps (NSF priorities, NAE Engineer 2020 reports). Leverage engineering content and services within other NSDL collections. Leverage engineering content and services within other NSDL collections. Infuse resources on inclusion and diversity in engineering education. Infuse resources on inclusion and diversity in engineering education.

19. www.engineeringpathway.com Planned Engineering Pathway Features: Align resources to ABET criteria, starting with (a)-(k) Align resources to ABET criteria, starting with (a)-(k) My Workspace will add the ability to create multiple folders and annotate folders and resources in folders My Workspace will add the ability to create multiple folders and annotate folders and resources in folders Ability to publish folders for public view; customize which metadata is published Ability to publish folders for public view; customize which metadata is published Recommender system Recommender system More social networking (commenting, tagging, forums, etc.) More social networking (commenting, tagging, forums, etc.) More student-centric resources and rating schemes More student-centric resources and rating schemes Disciplinary pages with expert editors Disciplinary pages with expert editors Improve mobile device access Improve mobile device access Widgets that can be added to your website for customized search Widgets that can be added to your website for customized search

20. www.engineeringpathway.com Hands-On Session Selecting Learning Materials Establish course goals Establish course goals higher order thinking skillshigher order thinking skills basic academic and communication skillsbasic academic and communication skills discipline-specific knowledge and skillsdiscipline-specific knowledge and skills liberal arts and academic valuesliberal arts and academic values work and career preparationwork and career preparation personal developmentpersonal development Identify student learning outcomes Identify student learning outcomes Design learning environment and pedagogical approaches Design learning environment and pedagogical approaches Assess student learning Assess student learning

21. www.engineeringpathway.com Questions in Evaluating Courseware Does it enable desired learning outcomes? Is there evidence of success? Does it enable desired learning outcomes? Is there evidence of success? Is it age appropriate and encourage high expectations? Is it age appropriate and encourage high expectations? Does it provide prompt feedback? Does it provide prompt feedback? Does it address diverse learning styles? Does it address diverse learning styles? Can students easily grasp how to use this courseware? Can students easily grasp how to use this courseware? Do students have access to the necessary support? Do students have access to the necessary support? Does it work reliably? Does it work reliably? How much technical support is needed? How much technical support is needed? How much time will it take for me to learn to use? How much time will it take for me to learn to use? Are there assessment instruments and educator’s guides? Are there assessment instruments and educator’s guides?

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