1. AND “Learning to live in a technical world.”

2. What is TSA  1978—Originally formed in 1978 (AIASA)  1988—AIASA changed its name to Technology Student Association (TSA)  2009—Developed a partnership with PLTW  TSA classroom level competitions and leadership development for Project Lead The Way (PLTW) middle and high school engineering instructional programs.  2010—VEX Robotics partners with PLTW and TSA

3. What is TSA  TSA is one of only 9 DESE recognized CTSO’s (Career and Technical Student Organizations)  TSA is official CTSO for PLTW in Missouri

4. What TSA Offers National or local service project Career Exploration Integrated Leadership Lessons 69 competitions (Middle School and High School) CompetitionsLeadership Community Service Career Awareness

5. TSA and STEM  TSA competitions provide hands-on venues for demonstrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge & skills.  TSA competitions align with national criteria for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). (Students have opportunities to earn scholarships)

6. TSA’s Primary Benefit – OPPORTUNITY  TSA students have the opportunity to develop soft skills through in-class activities and competitions such as: Problem solving Leadership Career Exploration Business Etiquette Critical Thinking Team Participation

7. TSA Leadership Skills TSA conferences and competitions help students develop vital leadership skills including:  Teamwork  Organization  Communication  Goal Setting  Problem Solving  Critical Thinking

8. Connections Conference (MO)  Held in October at Missouri S&T (Rolla, Mo)  Local Chapter & State Level Leadership Training  Opportunities for faculty advisors  Student chapter competitions in several simulated leadership events

9. Distinctions Conference (MO)  Held in April at Missouri S&T (Rolla, Mo)  TSA Competitive Events  VEX Robotics, Junior Solar Sprint, and Verizon Innovative App Challenge competitions  State Office Elections  Conduct TSA Business meeting

10. TSA Competition Samples Engineering Design Transportation Challenge Structural Engineering VEX Robotics

11. Factors For Success Organizing a local TSA chapter in a PLTW program at your school involves many factors.  Interested instructor (s)  Interested and motivated students  Good working team of chapter officers  Cooperation & support of building/district administration

12. Factors For Success Missouri TSA has a strong support system through an active and viable Board of Directors with support from the DESE and the national TSA organization  Veteran TSA advisors and the Board of Directors stand ready to give assistance to new and existing chapters!

13. Examples Most competitive events in TSA are co curricular with PLTW classes. A few examples: PLTW ClassPLTW UnitTSA Event IEDUnit’s 2,3,7,&8Technical Sketching IED, POE, EDDIED Unit 4, POE Units 2&3 EDD Unit 1 Technology Problem Solving POE, DEPOE Unit 3 (VEX) DE Unit 2&3 Animatronics IED, POE, CEA, DE, EDD Various UnitsPrepared Presentation

14. QUESTIONS?