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Building a Portfolio of K-12 Outreach. Nancy Moyers and Ashley Augustine. Why Target K-12? . Create a pipeline Fosters an interest Provides Resources Leads to STEM careers Meets STARS goal. How we do it . Normally Hard to get going Lack of coordination No communication. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Building a Portfolio of
K-12 Outreach
Nancy Moyers and Ashley Augustine
Why Target K-12? Create a pipelineFosters an interestProvides ResourcesLeads to STEM careersMeets STARS goal
How we do it NormallyHard to get goingLack of coordinationNo communication
How we do it Our approachLeadership supportFinancial supportStudent InitiatedReputation
How do you get that level of trust?Showing SuccessTeacher feedbackDocumentationOngoing relationships
Get InvolvedYou have to get involved and get the experience in order to build support.
Forms of OutreachVisitsHostingLocal Out of TownWork with Teachers
Your K-12 Portfolio
PlanPresentationProgress
Set an ExpectationWhat is Your…Goal (SMART!)FocusMotivation (food!)
Assemble a Team Outreach is a team sport. Find like minded individuals who’d be glad to help and team up.STARS + other FSU students + businesses
Team WorkSuccess depends on the teamSpecify roles and expectationsSet DEADLINES!Frequent meetings
Team MeetingsPlan points of discussionReview last mtg notesMake mtg notes accessible to members
Virtual mtgs (groupme, google hangouts, skype)
Teacher ContactFirst thing you doDirect communicationGet past the officeStick with what works
Do Your Research
Special ProgramGifted, IB, etc.Clubs of InterestTSA, FBLA, etcAward & Achievements
STEM focus
The PitchMake your intentions clear
Give a general overview of what your presentation will consist of
WIFM (teacher)
Suggest Activities
Have a game planDo your homework!What will help drive the point of the presentationTeachers offer great suggestions
Know Your Resources
Create a balanced ratio
Have reinforcements ready
You can never have too much help
Assess the Audience
Different age group/ Different approachTailor your presentation to match their interest (curriculum)
Be Well Rehearsed
Pay more attentionEasier to understandBe Confident“Translational Approach”
Show Enthusiasm
Delivery is everythingThey won’t get excited if you don’tDon’t forget to smile
Build a ConnectionDon’t forget to relate to the studentsBe open, friendly, inviting so they will be more receptive
Breaking the IceLow impact/ little movingInitiates interactionDon’t forget to join in on the fun
Share Your Experiences
Q&AEncourage & MotivateGive advice you wish you had at their age
Have a Plan BRoadblocks happenDon’t stop for too longKeep presentingUse a game or activity to fill the time
Collect FeedbackAsk teachers and studentsQuiz/SurveyLeave teacher with sponsor information to send feedback to
Quiz/SurveyAdminister before & after
Short, Sweet, To the Point
Great way to find out what type of impact you had
Quiz/Survey DetailsInfo from presentationWhat they learnedFavorite PartPossible Improvements
Say Cheese!Take photos of your presentation (WITH PERMISSION!)Best proofGreat marketing tool
Give & TakeLeave them with more informationExplore on their ownEasy to read/navigate through
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
FarewellExpress a desire for further interactionThank everyone for having youFollow up with Teacher!
Our OutreachSnapshot of what we do
Creating A Pipeline
•4 STEM Clubs•Work with Teachers•Gifted Network!
Elementary
•Camps
•Visit Schools in County
•Visit Schools in Florida
•Visit Schools•TSA
Middle
•Visit Schools in Florida
•Visit Schools in County
•Host Schools•TSA
High
Elementary School
OutreachTargeting kids early
STEM ClubsChaires ES/Hawks Rise ESGo to schoolsWork with teachersVisit regularly3 year relationship
TopicsRoboticsPowerpointGarage BandHardware/SoftwareFuture TechnologyPhotoshopEdmodo (web design)
ChallengesTraveling to schoolsLimited timeLimited TechnologyShort Attention SpansTeacher expectationsMust change every year – avoid repeat activities
STARS turnover!
ExampleVideo!
Middle School
OutreachThe critical formative years
CampsBring students to your school to learn new skills Coding (2 intro camps) Robotics (School visits) Game Design (2 intro camps) Technology Camp Hardware Image/Audio editing Web Design Game Design Security
ChallengesBe specific about who you
want to attend (or you will end up with mostly boys)
Parents reluctant with out of school location (most assume a cost)
Must supervise from arrival to departureEarly drop-off, Late pick-up
TSAWork with established school programs that support TSA chapters
Work/Attend leadership conferences
Judge events at annual conference
TSA example http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrk-x9ajLp0&feature=c4-overview&list=UUD6C_m_oXgqjYSn4j8Z0LFg
Visit Middle SchoolsPerfect time to get students thinking about potential fields of study/careers
Visit Middle SchoolsTalk about STEMIntroduce to TSAShow how technology is applicable
Provide resources to explore STEM/TSA
High School Outreach
Guide them into STEM programs
High School VisitsHopefully the students have a thorough interest in STEM by nowProvide them with information on STEM careers
Talk to them about what they might want to study in order to achieve their goals
Hosting High SchoolsBring students to your school
Personalized toursEducate about your program
Ask about career goalsTalk to STARS students about their experiences
Measuring Your Impact
Pre-surveyPost-surveyAsk for feedback
How to build Relationships
Build Relationships with Teachers at all LevelsSchedule meetingsAssist with curriculumAdvise on technical issues
Work with the countyBring the resources with you
Use free software
Find the right STARS students FriendlyEnergeticPassionateSafe
Make the schools happyPromote the schools you work withTV/News/Web
Make the parents feel includedGreet parentsAllow to observeShow student work at the endSend things home with themGive contact infoOpen channel of
communication – via email
Sustained EngagementLeave students with resources to keep going
Extend an open line of communication
Follow up to thank them for their participation and remind them that you are there to help
Work around their scheduleSchool ScheduleBreaksHolidaysFCATTestingBe flexible and allow them to take the lead on when/where your events will be
Thank You Questions?
For more info: starsalliance.fsu.edu