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Falcon Engineering. East River High School. Introduction. Paul J. Ackerman BS Education: University of Florida MA Ed Technology: University of Central Florida 28 years teaching experience Annette Love BA Communications: Loyola Marymount Univ MBA: Pepperdine University
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Falcon Engineering East River High School
Introduction • Paul J. Ackerman • BS Education: University of Florida • MA Ed Technology: University of Central Florida • 28 years teaching experience • Annette Love • BA Communications: Loyola Marymount Univ • MBA: Pepperdine University • 5 years teaching experience
Course Offerings • Project Lead the Way Curriculum Motto: “Preparing Students for the Global Economy.” • Introduction to Engineering Design • (Mechanical Engineering) (features Autodesk Inventor) • Principles of Engineering • (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering) • Aerospace Engineering • Implementation 2014-15 school year. • Capstone Class (project based finale for 2015-16)
Course Offerings • Gaming Foundations I • Provides fundamentals of computer programming as it relates to 2D game development • Gaming Simulation II • More video game development for both 2D and 3D applications
What we need! • Guest speakers! • Topics could include any of the following • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • “A day in the life…” • Game development • Computer Simulation • Engineering as a career
What we need! • Ideas for grant proposals and who offers STEM related grants. • Small group field trip destinations. • Summer intern-like jobs for aspiring engineers and high achievers.
Contact Names/Numbers • Paul J. Ackerman • paul.ackerman@ocps.net • 407-956-8550 x 6332588 • Annette Love • annette.love@ocps.net • 407-956-8550 x 6332174
More Contact Information • Principal Eric Lundman • eric.lundman@ocps.net • 407-956-8550 x 6332222 • School Address 654 Columbia School Road Orlando, FL 32833