DocumentCode :
3484347
Title :
Using a foundation grant to introduce technology through the local K-12 school system
Author :
Fuehne, Joe ; Phillips, Julie ; Neth, Bob
Author_Institution :
Mechanical Eng. Technol., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN
fYear :
2005
fDate :
19-22 Oct. 2005
Lastpage :
7
Abstract :
An element of Purdue University´s strategic plan involves encouraging technology education through K-12 outreach programs. Consistent with this mission, the authors applied for and received a grant from the Decatur County (Indiana) Community Foundation to deliver math and science-based workshops using LEGOtrade models. As recommended by the foundation, the workshops are delivered through the local school systems to a target group of advanced fourth through sixth graders at the public and private schools of Decatur County. Workshops include having students construct simple machines using LEGOtrade bricks and air power elements. In order to stimulate their thinking, the students are asked to complete worksheets that require simple measurements and calculations as well as recording observations that stimulate critical thinking. Pre- and post-tests are administered as assessment instruments to measure student learning. Results from the assessment instruments are presented with particular attention to gender and age differences
Keywords :
educational institutions; engineering education; psychology; teaching; Decatur County Community Foundation; K-12 outreach programs; LEGO bricks; LEGO models; Purdue University; air power elements; assessment instruments; critical thinking stimulation; local K-12 school system; math-based workshops; science-based workshops; simple machine construction; strategic plan; student learning measurement; technology education introduction; Business; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Educational technology; Employment; Instruments; Lead; Mechanical engineering; Power system modeling; Systems engineering education; Assessment; Community Foundation; K-12 Outreach; LEGO™;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education, 2005. FIE '05. Proceedings 35th Annual Conference
Conference_Location :
Indianopolis, IN
ISSN :
0190-5848
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9077-6
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2005.1612183
Filename :
1612183
Link To Document :
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