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1. Preparing University Students to Lead K-12 Engineering Outreach Programmes: A Design Experiment

Author

Anthony, Anika B., Greene, Howard, Post, Paul E., Parkhurst, Andrew, and Zhan, Xi

Abstract

This paper describes an engineering outreach programme designed to increase the interest of under-represented youth in engineering and to disseminate pre-engineering design challenge materials to K-12 educators and volunteers. Given university students' critical role as facilitators of the outreach programme, researchers conducted a two-year design experiment to examine the programme's effectiveness at preparing university students to lead pre-engineering activities. Pre- and post-surveys incorporated items from the Student Engagement sub-scale of the Teacher Sense of Efficacy Scale. Surveys were analysed using paired-samples t-test. Interview and open-ended survey data were analysed using discourse analysis and the constant comparative method. As a result of participation in the programme, university students reported a gain in efficacy to lead pre-engineering activities. The paper discusses programme features that supported efficacy gains and concludes with a set of design principles for developing learning environments that effectively prepare university students to facilitate pre-engineering outreach programmes.

Published
2016
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2. Computer Literacy for Teachers.

Author

Sarapin, Marvin I. and Post, Paul E.

Abstract

Basic concepts of computer literacy are discussed as they relate to industrial arts/technology education. Computer hardware development is briefly examined, and major software categories are defined, including database management, computer graphics, spreadsheet programs, telecommunications and networking, word processing, and computer assisted and managed instruction. A list of applications is offered to identify the potential for incorporating the microcomputer in industrial arts/technology education. Examples suggest ways to use computers to account, budget, compute, communicate, control, design, file, grade, instruct, promote, purchase, problem solve, record, report, research, and test. Also provided is a list of the titles of the commercial microcomputer software for the Apple II compatible computer that is being used to implement microcomputer use in the Department of Industrial Technology at Purdue University, and Purdue's Technology Education Software Bank is described. Five references are listed. (LMM)

Published
1984

4. The Challenges of Electronic Learning.

Author

Albright, Robert C. and Post, Paul E.

Abstract

Electronic learning could be the wave of the future if training design can catch up. Performance support systems are becoming more flexible, accessible, and cost effective, whereas jobs are demanding problem-solving and analytical skills. (JOW)

Published
1993

6. Writing and Evaluating Educational Software: Some Key Elements.

Author

Post, Paul E. and Sarapin, Marvin I.

Abstract

Following a brief description of types of computer assisted instruction (tutorial, drill and practice, and simulation/games), this document provides the following BASIC programming routines: variable typing, range error maskings, default entries, having user check input, allowing users to change input, response checker for numbers, response checker for strings, a simple parser, setup interactive style, interactive style, screen scroller, screen oriented format, window poker, print using for numbers, centering text, word wrap, putting text in boxes, printer interfacer, typewriter sound, menu maker, user self pacer, user pacer pre-defined, right answer routine, wrong answer routine, section feedback, fading prompts, help screens, and exit routine. Each description includes purpose and use of the routine, how to check a program for the routine, and how to program the routine in BASIC. (LMM)

Published
1983

7. Robot Technology: Implications for Education.

Author

Post, Paul E.

Abstract

Provides an introduction to robotic technology, and describes current robot models. Three ways of using robots in education are discussed--as exemplars of other processes, as objects of instruction, and as prosthetic aids--and selection criteria are outlined. (17 references) (CLB)

Published
1988

8. The Effect of Field Independence/Field Dependence on Computer-Assisted Instruction Achievement.

Author

Post, Paul E.

Abstract

Researchers pretested and posttested 114 electrical engineering technology majors to answer questions related to student field independence/field dependence's effect on achievement in a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) lesson. Results indicate a distinct relationship between field independence and student achievement in CAI. (CH)

Published
1987

12. Engineering Ambassador Program Connects High School Students with University Students and Career Engineers in their Communities.

Author

Greene, Howard L., Post, Paul E., and Abram, Lisa

Subjects
*HIGH school students, *ENGINEERING education, *ENGINEERING students, *ENGINEERING teachers, *VOCATIONAL guidance
Abstract

The article focuses on engineering ambassador program that connects high school students with university students and career engineers in their communities. Teachers can provide some elements of career counseling as well. Teachers do not have an engineering degree or engineering career experience limiting the exposure, which they can provide their students to authentic engineering from academic or career perspectives.

Published
2015

13. Preparing Teachers and University Students to Translate Engineering Research to K8 Students in an After-school Program.

Author

Greene, Howard L., Xi Zhan, Anthony, Anika, Post, Paul E., and Parkhurst, Andrew James

Subjects
ENGINEERING students, ENGINEERING education in universities & colleges, ENGINEERING teachers, ENGINEERING school faculty, ENGINEERING, TRAINING
Abstract

Translating Engineering Research to K8 Students (TEK8) is a university-K8 partnership that has been designed and implemented as part of an outreach collaboration between the Colleges of Engineering and Education at The Ohio State University. The program aims to advance the broader impacts of federally funded engineering research while increasing urban middle school students' interest in engineering and preparing practicing teachers and engineering students to introduce middle school students to the engineering design process. This paper describes the TEK8 university-school partnership and presents results from a preliminary study conducted to examine the partnership's effectiveness for preparing teachers and engineering students to interest middle school students in engineering. Data were collected using interviews, observations, and a teacher self-efficacy survey. The survey was appropriated to focus on teachers' and engineering students' self-efficacy to interest middle school students in engineering. Methods of analysis included discourse analysis, the constant comparative method, and the nonparametric 1-tailed Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results reveal that the university course increased teachers' and engineering students' self-efficacy to interest middle school students in engineering. A discussion is provided on pre-engineering education in after-school settings and realizing broader impacts of STEM research through K12 outreach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2014

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