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Why do so many Electronics Programs close due to low enrollments?

Why do so many Electronics Programs close due to low enrollments?. If Math and Science were electives, would they ALSO have low enrollments? Of Course they would! Core Electronics Classes (DC, AC, Analog, Digital) are advanced math and science intensive.

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Why do so many Electronics Programs close due to low enrollments?

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  1. Why do so many Electronics Programs close due to low enrollments? • If Math and Science were electives, would they ALSO have low enrollments? • Of Course they would! • Core Electronics Classes (DC, AC, Analog, Digital) are advanced math and science intensive. • DC and AC are actual last chapters inside Physics Textbooks. Yet they are Introductory chapters inside Electronics Textbooks.

  2. What to do? • Upgrade Electronics Programs • Meaningful and… • Relevant and… • Exciting and… • Realistic and… • Rewarding and… • In touch with Current products. • Train them for Careers not even invented yet!

  3. Overview of: Parkside High School - CTE Electronics TechnologyInstructor: David Miles damiles@wcboe.orgSalisbury, Maryland Could this possibly be a MODEL program for High School Electronics?

  4. (See Notes) 10th Grade Recruiting 1 period 45 Minutes 11th Grade 3 periods 2.5 hours 12th Grade 3 Periods 2.5 Hours

  5. The Outer Boxes are ALL systems based - a BIG change from traditional programs that have closed their doors.

  6. Atex topics1 Period 10th gradersAlready in Place • Careers • Electronic Components & Schematics • Soldering (IMT, SMT) • Resistor Color Codes • Basic Electricity and Test Equipment • Ohms Law with V,I,R • Solid Works Computer Aided Design • PCB Layout and Design • Multisim

  7. Electronic Circuits Topics3 Periods(Junior Year)Already in Place. But I’m taking out the unneccessary topics IAW www.esyst.com recommendations. • Direct Current (DC) • Magnetism & Alternating Current (AC) • Analog Circuits • Digital

  8. DC Circuit TopicsAlready in place • Series Circuits • Parallel Circuits • Series-Parallel Circuits • Voltage and Current Dividers • Kirchoff’s Voltage and Current Laws • Conductors & Insulators • Batteries • Magnetism • Electromagnetism

  9. AC Circuit TopicsAlready in place • Alternating Voltage and Current • Capacitance • Capacitive Reactance • Capacitive Circuits • Inductance • Inductive Reactance • RC and L/R Time Constants • RLC Circuits • Resonance • Basic Filters

  10. Analog Circuit TopicsAlready in place • Semiconductors • Diodes • Linear Power Supplies • Transistors • Small signal Amplifiers • Large Signal Amplifiers • Operational Amplifiers • Oscillators • Integrated Circuits • Electronic Control Devices • Switch Mode Power Supplies • Digital Signal Processing

  11. Digital Circuit TopicsAlready in place • Number Systems (Counting and Converting) • Logic Gates • IC Specs and Simple Interfacing • Encoding/Decoding & 7 Segment Displays • Flip-Flops • Counters • Shift Registers • Arithmetic Circuits • Memories • Digital Systems • Connecting with Analog Devices

  12. Note to All The next slide “Electronic Systems” is a work in progress (WIP) to re-invent the senior year. We have a few systems such as robotics, microcontrollers, communications, fiber, soldering, solidworks, Labview, and a couple certifications. But due to funding limits, we’ll slowly be adding other systems within the coming years (hopefully). It may take years to complete barring a miracle!  Dave Miles

  13. Electronic Systems - THE DREAM{Test, Measure, Program, Align, Calibrate}3 Periods(Senior Year) • Computers • NIDA Systems • Musical Instruments • Electronic Detectors • Home Automation • Advanced Filters • Soldering/Cables • Certifications • Logic & Microcontrollers • Communications • Home Theater System • Photonics • Toys • Car Mobile Electronics • Home Appliances • SolidWorks/3D Printing

  14. Not all 80 of the following Systems have been added yet. But Hopefully One Day!!! This could help Recruitment. Why?? Because students would learn how to setup test fixtures, measure, calibrate, and diagnose with a more meaningful electronic systems.

  15. Logic & Microcontrollers

  16. Communications

  17. Home Theater System

  18. Photonics

  19. ToysThe emphasis is not on “Playing” the games – but rather on how to set up test sets for various systems. Hopefully I can find schematics.

  20. Car Mobile Electronics

  21. Home Appliances

  22. NIDA Systems

  23. Computers

  24. Musical Electronics

  25. Electronic Detectors

  26. Home Automation

  27. Advanced Filters

  28. Soldering/Cabling

  29. Certifications

  30. In Closing: • I STRONGLY believe this is by far, one of the best programs a future technician or engineer can take within a Maryland High School. • Unfortunately many don’t. Why? • Many capable students are still pushed away from CTE by Guidance Counselors, scheduling, and/or parents. • University Scholarships are usually awarded towards academia rather than CTE. • Community College Scholarships are usually awarded towards academia rather than CTE. • Therefore – Lets push for SOLID pathways between High School CTE Electronics, Community Colleges, and Universities via scholarships awards. (One Option)

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