2012 ATE PI Conference Resource Lists from Birds of a Feather Sessions
These resources were gathered as supporting material for the 2012 ATE PI Conference Birds of a Feather Sessions. We have compiled this page to bring together all the resources in one large list.
The first set of resources was compiled by the session facilitators; the second set was compiled by suggested resources from session participants and ATE Central. Please send an email to info@atecentral.net if you have any additional resources or feedback.
Session 1: Industry Perspective and Partnerships (Facilitator: Keven Cooper)
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Plug into the smart grid
Other Suggested Resources
Session 2: “You’re Going to Study What?” – Strategies for Student Recruitment (Facilitator: Deb Newberry)
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Session 3: Classroom Retention Strategies for STEM Programs That Really Work (Facilitator: Donna Milgram)
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SAME-TEC Pre-Conference Workshop Guide
Other Suggested Resources
- InnovATEBIO (Formerly Bio-Link National Center)
- Bio-Link: Biotech Careers
- ATETV
- American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training
- The Computer Science Collaboration Project
Session 4: Developmental Math/English – Strengthening a Continuum for STEM Learners (Facilitator: Debra Bragg)
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Two-year college mathematics and student progression in STEM programs of study
Other Suggested Resources
- Developmental Math - Khan Academy
Session 5: Beyond Satisfaction and Short-Term Self-Reports: Evaluating the Impact of Your ATE Grant (Facilitator: Lori Wingate)
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Program Development and Evaluation, University of Wisconsin - Extension
Session 6: Problem-based Learning (PBL) as a Path to Entrepreneurship (Facilitator: Tressa Gardner)
Resources from Session
Problem-based Learning (PBL) Resources
Entrepreneurship Resources
- Problem-based Learning and Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship Education: Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Other Suggested Resources
- Problem Based Learning - Creating a Driving Question
- Project Based Learning: The Online Resource for PBL
Session 7: Strategies for Successful Secondary School Pathways to STEM Careers (Facilitator: Kristi Jean)
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Session 8: Blended and Distance Learning Opportunities in STEM (Facilitators: Leanne Chun and Joyce LaTulippe)
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Session 9: Two-Year and Four-Year College Partnerships and Collaborations – A Win-Win Opportunity? (Facilitator: Matt Pleil)
Resources from Session
- The Pennsylvania Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partnership
Session 10: Effective Project Management (Facilitator: Kathy Alfano)
Resources from Session
- Award and Administration Guide from the National Science Foundation
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On Proposal Preparation and Award Administration from the National Science Foundation
- Six Views of Project-Management Software from Techsoup
Other Suggested Resources
- Stack Overflow: Project Management
- Basecamp Project Groupware
- Excel Project Management Templates
- Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide
Session 11: Accessing and Using Data to Improve Program Outcomes and Measure Student Success (Facilitators: Elaine Craft and Mindy Feldbaum)
Resources from Session
- Achieving the Dream, Cutting Edge Series #3: Building Institutional Capacity for Data-Informed
- Student Success Courses and Educational Outcomes at Virginia Community Colleges
Session 12: Research on Technician Education (Facilitator: Barbara Anderegg)
Resources from Session
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologist and Technician Education (METTE)
- Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD)
- EvaluATE
- National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
- American Education Research Association (AERA)
Other Suggested Resources
- Technician Education: What Do Educators Say?
- Community College Research Center
Session 13: Digital Outreach and Social Media Tools (Facilitator: Gordon Snyder)
Resources from Session
- ICTStudy
- Social Media Marketing Best Practices (Facebook)
- Social Times
- Mediabistro
- Ragan.com
Other Suggested Resources
- NTEN
- ATE Central Outreach Kit
- ATE Central Social Media Directory
- SlideShare
- Dropbox
- Evernote
- Tweet Deck
- Google+
- HubSpot
Session 14: Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Century (Facilitator: Margaret Hilton)
Resources from Session
- Research on Future Skill Demands
- Between Craft and Science: Technical Work in the United States
- Exploring the Intersection of Science Education and 21st Century Skills
Other Suggested Resources
- Maximizing the Impact: The Pivotal Role of Technology in a 21st Century Education System
- What Are Transferable Skills?
Session 15: Engaging Students with Disabilities/Universal Design Principles (Facilitator: Donna Lange)
Resources from Session
- Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
- University of Washington, DO-IT: Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology
Other Suggested Resources