Engineering Notebooks in Technology Education

1. Engineering Notebooks in Technology Education David Shabram Anna Sumner ITEA Conference Salt Lake City 2008

2. The Big Picture - Background Currently in year two of a three year phase-in program REALIZING EXCELLENCE Was Module Delivery Kept some curriculum Equipment reused 950-1000 Students Nine weeks Program Grades 7&8

3. Management LIBRARY Computers Zones Notebook Storage

4. BILLBOARDS

5. Program is Based onSTL - State - District Exit Outcomes • 7th grade students will • Build their foundation for technological literacy • Learn about core concepts of technology • Learn about Invention & Innovation • Learn & practice precise measuring techniques • Learn & demonstrate safe and proper use of tools and equipment • Discover different properties of materials • Create solutions to problems in a team setting • 8th grade students will • Build on the concepts learned in 7th grade Engineering & Technology • Learn about the types of technology • Learn about the impacts of technology • Learn about electronics/nanotechnology/robotics • Explore the career fields in the area of Engineering & Technology • Create solutions to problems in a team setting

6. Accomplished By . . . • Students creatively solve problems using a Design Brief. They apply the Engineering Design Process in solving these problems. • Students are involved in large group lectures, discussions, and lab activities. Work is accomplished individually, with partners, and finally evolve into design teams. • An Engineering Notebook is used in class to record class progress, ideas, notes, sketches, questions, and thoughts. It has all the information needed to be successful in class. • The Engineering Notebooks are kept in the classroom. If a student needs to take it home, either to study or get caught up on missed work, they check it out by giving us their name badge.

7. E. Ntbk Design and Use Please follow along in the Engineering Books Provided • Inside Front Cover • Class Rules and Procedures • Inside Back Cover • Employability Skills • Record of student behaviors and accidents • Graphic Organizers • Guide for taking notes/learning strategy • Blank Graphing Pages and Appendix • Working Document - edit it every nine weeks

8. Purpose of this notebook? • This Engineering Notebook will be used to record your progress, ideas, notes, sketches questions, and thoughts. It will have all the information you need to be successful in class. It will be kept in the classroom. If you need to take it home, you will need to check it out by giving a teacher your Name Badge. • Why an Engineering Notebook? • Engineers use an Engineering Notebook to record ideas, inventions, experimentation records, observations and all work details. Careful attention to how they keep their Engineering Notebook can have a positive impact on the patent outcome of a pending discovery, invention or innovation. • Engineering Notebooks are a vital record of your work whether it is for patent purposes, or legal records. Of course, it does not hurt to have your records to look back into when communication reports are due! • How do I keep an Engineering Notebook? • 1. Write NEATLY - anyone should be able to read it. • 2. Write down EVERYTHING AS IT HAPPENS. • If it is not documented, it did not happen • If you write it the next day, it did not happen. • 3. Use BOTH sides of a page. • 4 .Date each entry in chronological order. • 5. Clearly separate each day’s entry by drawing a line under the entry. • 6. Entries should include enough information so someone else could successfully duplicate your work. • Label figures and sketches. • Use complete sentences. • 7. Draw a single line through any errors and enter the correct information nearby. • 8. Never leave blank spaces - simply “X” out any blank spots. • 9. Never, under any circumstances, remove pages from your notebook. • 10. If you add pages, tape or glue it onto a page in your notebook. Clearly label and date it.

9. Design Brief Design Process Practice one

10. Look at the Situation/Challenge Which step do you need to go back to - it’s a continual loop Identifythe Need/Problem Look for information based on the need or problem Restate the problem in your own words. Redesignor Improve Research the Need/Problem Books Internet Databases Experiences Use your creativity to tell your solution Does it solve the problem & work? Could it be better? How? Solutions are based on the Criteria & Constraints Looks like a presentation There is always more than solution to a problem. Communicate the Solution Develop Possible Solutions Use research & creativity to sketch & describe several ideas Process is Ongoing NEVER ENDS Testand Evaluate Select the Best Solution Best solves the problem and meets the criteria & constraints It’s O.K. to combine ideas! Construct the Prototype/Model Look back at Situation/Challenge & Criteria/Constraints Prototype Model Do your best work with the Tools, Materials, Equipment you have The Design Process ONE

11. Measuring Student Learning • Based on the application of the knowledge taught in class. • Use rubrics - evidence in Engineering Notebooks. • A four-point scale • 4 - Proficient in understanding the content • 3 - Developing an understanding of the content • 2 - Beginning to understand the content • 1 - Aware of the content • Some assignments are an opportunity to learn and practice the content. “X” are recorded in Power School to show that this formative work has been completed or corrected.

12. Measuring Student Learning • Formative • Large group lecture - PowerPoints - Elmo • Practice - skill building • Design Briefs • Summative • Design Briefs • Tests

13. Check Us Out At . . . • E&T Webpage • http://www2.westside66.org/~dshabram • Click on the Salt Lake City 2008 link to view and/or download our Engineering Notebooks, etc. • Phase three focused on the digital learner • Demonstrations that are QUICKTIME files • Lecture/PowerPoints on viewable files • Extending Learning Opportunities • Promote High School E&T classes

14. Questions Thank you Anna Sumner & David Shabram Westside Middle School Omaha, Nebraska