Session 9

Why didn't I do this before: Digital Interactive Notebooks

Travis  Owens     

Time: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION NINE 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

If you are like me you were taught to do an engineering notebook using a notepad, colored pencils, scissors and glue sticks. But isn’t there something better, less of a mess and hassle, and easier to keep track of? Did you give up a class notebook like I once did? How do you find the time to grade the notebooks? How do you provide guided notes for students with IEPs or 504s? Do you ever feel like it's an extra, overwhelming thing to do?  It’s not! 

I make entries daily, which kids copy and complete. I wish I did this years ago as it’s also helping me with classroom management! I have the largest class I’ve ever had in 16 years, and it helps me contain the chaos! Best of all, it will be ready to use next year!  Providing all students with guided notes via templates, graphic organizers, and/or scaffolding information in some fashion has been known to improve student academic performance. Students need to learn how to conceptualize and organize their thoughts through active note taking.

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Papermaking: A Classroom Activity

Emlyn Doell  Ruthie Taber  

Time: SESSION EIGHT & SESSION NINE 1:15-3:15 Room: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

DOUBLE SESSION, NOT JUST A REPEAT. This is a continuation of a session that started at 1:15pm.

Experience the hands-on process of papermaking! Workshop will include the history of paper, modern recycling techniques, and how to frame papermaking in a classroom setting. All materials will be provided. Come make paper!

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Introduction to Programming with Alice 3.0

Joe Sementa     

Time: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room: CADD Lab - 101 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION NINE 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: CADD Lab - 101 Park Hall

Are you looking to introduce coding to your students but you don't feel confident with a programming language?  Are you looking to create a quick but fun unit for your general technology program? Are you interested in animation? If you answered 'YES' to any of these questions then Alice might be the application for you! In this workshop you will learn the features of Alice and how to incorporate it with your students in a variety of ways.  This fun and user friendly application helps students learn the fundamentals of programming with an easy drag and drop block coding environment. No messy code or syntax. With Alice your students can create virtual worlds with a cast of characters that result in animations from basic to highly complex.

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How to manufacture without breaking the bank: open-source alternatives for your software

Andrei Shilikov     

Time: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room: Metals Lab - 163 Wilber Hall

Repeat: SESSION NINE 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Metals Lab - 163 Wilber Hall

Presentation about using open source software and hardware designs in education. An overview of the following software will be included; Linux CNC, Ruida (+ RDworks), UGS, ROS2, Weihong, KiCAD, easyEDA. Programming languages including; uPython, Python, Arduino (Processing), JavaScript, Scratch, Node-red, Godot. Discussion of microcontrollers and microprocessors including; Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi pico (1,W,2), LuckFox, Milk-V Duo, ESP32, STM32 (F1 & F4 ser.), risk-v MCU & MPU.

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Film Photography Resurgence

Chris Stein   

Time: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room: Communications Lab - 102 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION NINE 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Communications Lab - 102 Park Hall

Film photography has continued to evolve and surge in popularity in the digital age. Come learn about recent advancements and project opportunities for your classroom or your own hobby.

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ITEEA STEM Center for Teaching and Learning™(CTL) Info-Session

Tracy Young     

Time: SESSION NINE 2:30-3:15 Room: Design Studio - 203 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

If you are a STEM educator in grades Pre-K through twelve and don’t know about the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) STEM Center for Teaching and Learning™ (CTL), join Tracy Young, ITEEA National Teacher Effectiveness Coach (NTEC), for a STEM Center tour. Tracy will discuss Center initiatives directed toward four goals: development of standards-based curricula; teacher enhancement; research concerning teaching and learning; and curriculum implementation and diffusion. The STEM CTL Vision is that the CTL™ advances technological and engineering literacy for all students while ensuring that they are college, and career-ready. Come check out the mission to deliver technology and engineering curricula that empowers learners for their future.

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