Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Engineering and Technology Education Program Ronald Barker

Georgia Technology Student Association (GA TSA) Terri Hancock Executive DirectorGA TSA

GA Technology Student Association Local Chapter of GA TSA State Organization Affiliation National Association Affiliation Leadership Development Opportunities Competitive Events Program GATSA.org Chapter planning guide and calendar available

Curriculum Pathways Engineering and Technology Education Program Engineering Pathway Manufacturing Pathway Energy Systems Pathway Electronics Pathway Engineering Drawing and Design

Engineering and Technology Education Program Phase – 2006 Engineering Pathway Foundations of Engineering and Technology* Engineering Concepts* Engineering Applications* * Three required courses for pathway completion Implementation of Courses Assessment Development Pilot of Assessment Materials

Engineering and Technology Education Program Phase II 2006 – 2007 Manufacturing Pathway Foundations of Manufacturing and Materials Science* Robotics and Automated Systems* Production Enterprises* Three required courses for pathway completion Implementation of Pathway 2008 – 2009

Engineering and Technology Education Program Phase II 2006 – 2007 Energy Systems Pathway Foundations of Engineering and Technology* Energy and Power Technology* Appropriate and Alternative Energy Technologies* Implementation of Pathway 2008 – 2009 Assessment Development 20?? – 20??

Engineering and Technology Education Phase II 2006 – 2007 Electronics Pathway Foundations of Electronics* Advanced AC and DC Circuits* Digital Electronics* Implementation of Pathway 2007 – 2008 Assessment Development 20?? – 20??

ENGINEER SPOTLIGHT: Marcus D. Ashford - Driving Force WHAT DO YOU DO FOR AN ENCORE WHEN, AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRAD STUDENT, YOU HELPED DEVELOP A SYSTEM THAT REDUCED FORD NAVIGATOR EMISSIONS BY 80 PERCENT? "Forget about hydrogen. Women and minorities, in engineering, they are the real untapped resources," he says.

ENGINEER SPOTLIGHT: Noel Sharkey - Jolly Good Fellow “We need to get out the idea that engineering can be creative—and then make it so. Somehow, we need to teach innovation.” But Sharkey also realizes that few schools have either the time or the money to reshape their curricula. “So we could use a government initiative.”Sharkey also takes a more long-term view toward revitalizing engineering enrollments, noting that it’s best to capture the imagination of budding engineers when they’re as young as 10 or 11. Toward that goal, he runs a series of robot-control and construction competitions for children and young adults.

ENGINEER SPOTLIGHT: David Wormley - A Man of Vision “We have to have strong cooperation between science and engineering faculties with K-12 students and teachers so students get an appreciation of how they can contribute to society by a career in engineering. This has to happen early because we are already losing students by middle school and junior high.”

Resources Lab layouts can be found at: NOTE: Committee will be working on new floor plans during the 09 – 10 school year. Equipment information can be found at: NOTE: Committee will be working on new equipment lists during the school year.

Textbooks & Learning Materials DOE Web Site Req=CIServBooks CATTS Resource Materials Technology Education Support Documents Math, Science, Reading, and Writing Peachstate Pathways DVD V

Program Certification Sponsoring Agency Watch for changes in Certified Programs 11 Programs certified in Completed renewal after five years 15 Applications submitted for Approved – 4 Denied First Middle School Certified December 07

Program Certification Technology Education Program Certification Document Apply to DOE for Grant CTAERN training and follow-up Application and application fee On-site team review

Exemplary Programs Clayton County – Riverdale HS* Lowndes County – Lowndes County HS Franklin County – Franklin County MS Chatham County – Coastal MS* Gwinnett County – Creekland MS, Mill Creek HS*, Grayson HS* Pickens County – Pickens County HS* Rockdale County - Rockdale Career Academy* Note: The instructor makes the difference. There are numerous other schools that can be listed. Note: *indicates certified program

Resources

Teacher Recruitment Georgia has two degree granting institutions: The University of Georgia contact ph Georgia Southern University contact ph Teach Georgia (system listing and teacher looking) International Technology Education Association NOTE: Four year degree required for in-field 6-12 certification

Professional Development CTAERN [check the site regularly for updates] In-field professional organizations state, national, and international Mentors Vendors Local professional development [depending on size of system]

Advisory Committees Program specific School wide System wide NOTE: Teachers typically do not realize the benefits that come with a strong program advisory committee. The program, school, system, and community benefit. Most importantly students benefit.

Important Dates GACTE Engineering and Technology Education Affiliate and DOE Summer In-service - pre-conference MS and HS July 21 – 22, conference July 19 – 22, 2009 Atlanta, GA GETEA Conference – October , 2009 Jasper, GA ACTE Conference – November , 2009 Nashville, TN ITEA Conference – March , 2010 Charlotte, NC

Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Engineering and Technology Education Program Ronald Barker