Element A
Presentation and Justification of Problem
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Element A Introduction
Element A Introduction
When we initially formed our team on Day 2, we were considering studying the process for a switch-accessible acoustic guitar. However, due to the recent shifts in learning (in-person, remote, and hybrid) and due to the nature of PLTW/STEM courses, we realized the need to look into how students experience this curriculum, when the curriculum is designed for lab-style facilitation.
We decided to discuss and refine our problem statement to focus more on something that could possibly be more relevant and useful for both students and teachers this fall.
Problem Statement - Iteration #1
Problem Statement - Iteration #1
Students in STEM classes (like PLTW Introduction to Engineering) across the nation (15 million high school students) need full access to experience not only the virtual/web ware components of the curriculum, but also the hands-on component for both in-school and virtual school options. However, the CDC has cited that resources shouldn’t be shared among students, due to increased exposure to coronavirus. In what way can we provide all students with at-home kits that would provide for social and economic equity that would be a practical solution to solve this access to experience issue?
Problem Statement - Iteration #2
Problem Statement - Iteration #2
Approximately 15 million high-school students across the nation need full access to experience both virtual and hands-on components of the PLTW/STEM curriculum whether in a brick-and-mortar setting or via remote instruction during the upcoming year, and possibly into the foreseeable future. How can we provide students with a practical solution for an at-home kit that would specifically address the social and economic equities that pervade our public schools to potentially solve this access to real-world, relevant experience issue?
Problem Statement - Iteration #3
Problem Statement - Iteration #3
Approximately 15 million students will be enrolled in high-school in the Fall of 2020, of which 45 percent will attend online, with an additional 48 percent not yet determined. Students across the nation need full access to experience both virtual and hands-on components of the PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design curriculum whether in a brick-and-mortar setting or via remote instruction. How can we provide a practical solution, for an individual kit, that would facilitate PLTW curriculum and not require families to shoulder an additional financial burden for the procurement of hands-on materials?
Problem Statement - FINAL
Problem Statement - FINAL
Approximately 15 million students will be enrolled in high-school in the Fall of 2020, of which 45 percent will attend online, with an additional 48 percent not yet determined. Students across the nation need full access to experience both virtual and hands-on components of the PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design curriculum whether in a brick-and-mortar setting or via remote instruction. How can we provide a practical solution that aligns with the CDC Considerations for Schools, for an individual kit, that would facilitate PLTW curriculum and not require families to shoulder an additional financial burden for the procurement of hands-on materials?
Expert Interviews
Expert Interviews
Stephanie Bailes
Executive DirectorCADE Museum
David Darak
Director of School EngagementFlorida
Shawn Weatherford
ProfessorUniversity of Florida
Corey Duzan
Master TeacherPLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
Master TeacherPLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
CADE At-Home Backpack Program
Interview #1 -
Interview #1 -
Stephanie Bailes Executive Director, CADE Museum
Stephanie Bailes Executive Director, CADE Museum
Remote Learning Materials - Teacher Survey
Remote Learning Materials - Teacher Survey
Remote Learning Materials - Teacher Survey - Google Forms.pdfFor our remote learning materials teacher survey, we sent the survey to our cohort for Engineering Design and Development as well as posted the survey in the PLTW Engineering Facebook group.
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