The Educational Activities Board and Region 10 A presentation to the Region 10 Committee Tariq Durrani VP for Educational Activities 05 March 2011
IEEE s Organizational Chart IEEE Members IEEE Board of Directors IEEE Major Boards IEEE Assembly Chaired by the President and CEO Publication Services and Products Standards Association Technical Activities Technical Societies Member and Geographical Activities Local Sections Educational Activities IEEE USA 2
IEEE Educational Activities Pre-university Education University-level education Continuing (post-university) Education Public understanding of Engineering Computing and Technology 3
EAB Principal Activities *= area of possible collaboration Pre-University Education TryEngineering.org* Teacher In-Service Program* (TISP)* University Education Accreditation (US and Global*) Technical English Program* (on-site training workshops for volunteers) Real World Engineering Projects Curriculum Resource Development IEEE HKN*
EAB Principal Activities Continuing Education IEEE elearning Library* Professional Certification English for Technical Professionals (on-line)* Expanding Continuing education across IEEE* 5
EAB Principal Activities Women In Engineering WIE Magazine (August & Dec issues) Standards Education IEEE Position Paper on Standards in the Curriculum To expand and promote an on-line presence focused on education about standards 6
Where has EAB worked in Region 10? (1) Malaysia TISP training workshop (2006) China TISP training workshop (2009) Accreditation (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) Technical English program (2010) Standards education workshop (2010) 7
Where has EAB worked in Region 10? (2) Hong Kong/Macau TISP training workshop (2009) India Accreditation (2011) Continuing Education (2011) 8
New and Planned EAB Activities in Region 10 (1) Japan Technical English Program Thailand Accreditation India TISP training workshop 9
New and Planned EAB Activities in Region 10 (2) China Technical English conference Accreditation reviewers Singapore Continuing Education TISP training workshop Standards Education 10
The Teacher in Service Program (TISP) Engineering in the Classroom
The Teacher In Service Program (TISP) A program that trains IEEE volunteers to work with pre-university teachers Based on approved Lesson Plans Prepared by IEEE volunteers Tested in classrooms Associated with Education Standards Designed to highlight engineering design principles 12
How does it work? Volunteers of an IEEE Section organize a TISP training event EAB provides logistical support and instructors Volunteers gather for a day and a half of training - With teachers and school administrators Volunteers spread the program in their school systems 13
Teacher In-Service Program Presentations To date, over 150 TISP presentations have been conducted by IEEE volunteers TISP presentations have reached over 3300 pre-university educators This reach represents more than 360,000 students each year
T University Level Activities
University-level Activities Objectives: Improve academic curricula and ensure their adaptation to the changing technical and business climate Improve delivery and effectiveness of engineering education Improve retention of engineering and technology students
T University Level Activities Accreditation Outside the US
IEEE s Role in Accreditation (1) IEEE considers accreditation a key vehicle to ensure active involvement of the Institute in maintaining the quality and relevance of engineering education IEEE seeks to develop and support local accrediting bodies where such bodies do not exist at the present time
Inventory of Activities Regional workshops on trends in accreditation In the past: Bangkok, Bratislava, Helsinki, Lima Assistance to existing accrediting bodies Formation of new accrediting bodies follow the volunteers Address all aspects of ECT
Where do we operate now? (1) Ongoing Areas: China: Working Group on Education in China in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and the China Association of Science and Technology (CAST) Peru: ICACIT, evaluation visits are happening The Caribbean: new accrediting body for programs taught in English (CACET)
Where do we operate now? (2) Work in progress areas include: India, in conjunction with the National Accreditation Activities Council Middle East, involving 6-7 countries 5-7 countries in southern/eastern Africa Computing nomenclature effort in Region 9
Where do we operate now? (3) Future possibilities: Thailand Spain Region/continent wide accrediting body in Central/South America Other opportunities in Region 10??
2011 EAB Awards Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education Major Educational Innovation Award Pre-University Educator Award Meritorious Service Citation Standards Education Award (new for 2011) Employer Professional Development Award Society/Council Professional Development Award Section Professional Development Award 23 3/6/2011
2011 EAB Awards Deadline for Nominations is 30 April 2011 For more information, please see the EAB Awards website at http://www.ieee.org/education_careers /education/awards/index.html EAB Awards Ceremony is on Friday, 18 November 2011. 24 3/6/2011
Summary Programs Described and Program Action Items Action Item Described Teacher in Service Program Training Workshops TryEngineering Accreditation ongoing efforts Promote planned sessions, participate, arrange more in 2012 Review, suggest practitioners and students for interviews, send announcements about opportunities Work will continue with identified volunteers Accreditation new 25 Advise where additional work is needed
Program Described Technical English face to face training workshop Technical English on-line Women in Engineering IEEE elearning Library 26 Action Item Arrange more in 2012 Promote and participate Organize, promote and participate in outreach and education related events Use in Section and Chapter meetings Promote the library to members and local industry
T Delivery of Technical English Programs Collaboration Activities In-country TISP Activity Tryengineering Program Support for University Program Accreditation Extension of Continuing Education Programs -elearning Library
T University-level Education Technical English Program
Technical English Program Mission: Provide Technical English skills that enhance the professional mobility of students Two delivery models Face to face training On-line program 2010 face to face training events included: Abu Dhabi, UAE: 70 faculty from 10 countries at this train the trainer session St. Petersburg, Russia: 50 students Beijing, China: 185 faculty and students http://www.ieee.org/education_careers/education/ technical_english/index.html 29 3/6/2011
2-Day EAB Technical English Workshops Every workshop is conducted in English A combination of presentations, in-class exercises and discussions 30
English for Technical Professionals Online Program New Initiative approved in March 2010 for a threeyear commitment to develop placement exam and a fee based program for three levels of instruction (20 hours for each level) Prototype delivered in May 2010 for approval from volunteers and potential content partner Timeline: January 2011- agreement with content partner finalized; introductory level by June 2011; intermediate level by September 2011; advanced level by January 2012
T Continuing Education (Continuing Professional Development)
Continuing Education Objective: To provide IEEE members and all persons involved in IEEE s fields of interest with accessible and affordable high quality continuing education products
Main Activities On-line tutorial library: IEEE elearning Library English language skills for technical professionals (on-line) Continuing education and training as a business line
IEEE elearning Library Product Definition Learning modules developed by leading experts recognized in their fields Dynamic interface with audio, animation, engaging graphics, assessment, glossary, and references Optional CEUs for maintaining professional licensure Annual subscription to full library through LMS or IEEE Xplore Corporations, Government Organizations, Academic Institutions IEEE Members and non-members can purchase single modules via IEEE Xplore 35
IEEE elearning Library: Update as of 6 January 2011(1) # of modules currently available: 210 Modules due for release in next ten weeks: 22 Other modules in production: 39 Modules in Editorial Development: 55 36
IEEE elearning Library: Update as of 6 January 2011 (2) 15 major Customers Eight (8) corporate Seven (7) academic Members subscription started in 2007 1,455 modules accessed by members so far An Editorial Board was established in 2007 Pilot Projects being considered in Singapore and India in partnership with Govt, Academia, Business 37 6-Mar-11
IEEE elearning Library 2011 Goals More Courses Critical Mass bundled in key content areas Add new authors/smes to create new content Add new content partners to adapt/license existing content Expand models for working with IEEE societies Create New Product Lines (Tech English; Biometics, etc.) More Features Expand learner/instructor interaction Create live learning events (Webinars, office hours, etc) Create a Next Gen Authoring Environment More Customers Continue expansion of institutional customer base Greater emphasis on marketing to individuals Transform elearning Library into a destination Web site for continuing education for the IEEE community 38
T TryEngineering.org
TryEngineering.org IEEE s pre-university education portal For students, parents, teachers and school counselors A joint project of IEEE, IBM, and the New York Hall of Science Non-IEEE investment of approximately $2.5M US/Canada version was launched in June 2006 40
T Languages 中文 Deutsch Español Français 邦人 русский Português Chinese German Spanish French Japanese Russian Portuguese
TryEngineering.org A portal for school counselors, teachers, parents and students University search - By location, program, environment 34 countries, 2,389 universities Virtual Games Bionic Arm Design Challenge, Solar Car Racing Game Student opportunities summer camps, fellowships, etc. Explore Engineering Discipline Descriptions, Day in the Life of an Engineer, Preparation Tips 86 lesson plans for teaching engineering design TryEngineering Today - News page with Facebook integration Frequently Asked Questions Collection of responses from Engineers and Undergraduate Students
University Searches: 34 Countries Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada France Germany China/Hong Kong Iceland India Ireland Israel Japan Korea Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Republic of Kazakhstan Russia Singapore South Africa Spain Switzerland Taiwan Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States
TryEngineering.org Usage Statistics (as of 31 December 2010) 2.5 MILLION HITS IN 2007 4.5 MILLION HITS IN 2008 5.1 MILLION HITS in 2009 6.2 MILLION HITS IN 2010 64,654 = average # of unique visitors per month 152,464 = highest number of total unique visitors (Oct 10) 340,754 = average # of page hits per month 10,383 = average number of university searches per month 21,276 = average lesson plan downloads per month 3.1 million = total number of lesson plan downloads ( all languages) 34 minutes = average time users spend on site Visitors come from the US, China, Canada, India, Germany and scores of other countries
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IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE HKN)
IEEE-HKN IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) is an honor society dedicated to encouraging and recognizing excellence in the fields of interest of IEEE. 1 September 2010-- IEEE HKN merger complete Received approval of a Seed Grant from the IEEE New Initiatives Committee focused on expanding IEEE-HKN Chapters in non-u.s. Regions For information on how to form an IEEE HKN chapter please contact Fern Katronetsky, f.katronetsky@ieee.org 47 26-June 2010
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)
WIE WIE reports directly to the IEEE Board of Directors WIE activities are operationally part of the Educational Activities Department 49 6-Mar-11
WIE Mission: Inspire, engage, encourage, and empower IEEE women worldwide. Vision: A vibrant community of IEEE women and men innovating the world of tomorrow.
Women In Engineering in 2010 Defined a new Mission and Vision statement, subject to the approval of the IEEE Board of Directors. Continued outreach events for pre-university and university students, as well as professionals, for a total of 134 activities in 2010. Established collaborations with various organizations to promote and retain women in engineering, computing and technology WIE won three APEX awards: one Grand award for the NERD Girls Video and two awards for the WIE Magazine. 51 6-Mar-11
WIE Programs and Projects WIE Monthly Newsletter WIE Magazine (June/December) Pre-University Outreach and Professional Outreach/Networking Opportunities Administer the WIE Clementina Scholarship and the IEEE WIE Edith Hannigan Scholarship Assisting with the formation of WIE Affinity Groups and support of ongoing WIE Affinity Group activities Administer the STAR/Pre-University outreach program that encourages young women in junior high and high schools to pursue careers in mathematics, science and engineering.
6-Mar-11 53 Education about Standards
IEEE Standards Education A cooperative effort of EAB and the SA. A portal with State-of-the Art material on Standards Education, including freely-available tutorials and case studies.
Education about Standards Standards are mentioned in the ABET program criteria but use of technical standards in most curricula is sparse. To support goal of promoting the integration of standards into academic programs, the Standards Education Committee offers minigrants of $500 to students (and $300 for faculty mentors) for graduate or capstone design projects with an industry standards component. 2009: 45 submitted/28 approved 2010: 29 submitted/17 approved Applications came from students in all IEEE Regions, except Region 9.
Workshops and outreach on Standards Education Workshops on standards education are demanded by the membership. Joint IEEE-China National Institute of Standards (CNIS) Standards Education Workshop in Beijing, May 2010 Standards Education Workshops presented at MELECON 2010, April in Malta and at the Region 8 Student Branch and GOLD Congress, August in Belgium. Visits to three universities in China in November 2010 and to universities in India scheduled for February 2011. Upcoming Standards Education Workshop with IEEE Chicago Section will be in February 2011.
IEEE Position Paper on Standards in the Curriculum A product of the Standards Education Committee Defines the desired role of technical standards in the academic curriculum Programs in engineering and computer science Approved by the BoD and is being disseminated to other organizations ANSI consider adoption (!) Will be used in model curriculum development and in discussions with accrediting bodies
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