Draft - Technology Learning Center - Kansas City, Satellite Location. Overview; Program Offerings; Facilities; Startup; Courses; Partnerships

1. Technology Learning
Center
Kansas City
Satellite Location
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

2. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
 Overview
 Program Offerings
 Facilities
 Startup
 Courses
 Partnerships
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

3. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
Extended Campus
Outreach
Satellite
TLC
Kansas City Area
Kansas City Area
Schools
Kansas City Area
Charter Schools
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

4. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
KC Charter Technology
Schools Courses
Summer Camp
Education
Outreach Workshops
Technology
Certification
Program
University Undergraduate
Courses
Graduate
At Risk Student University
Program
High School
Kansas City Area Technology
Schools Courses
Developed By: R. Lurker
© 2007

5. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
 Program Usage
 Daytime
 Charter & Public Schools Classes
 Grades 5-12
 Afternoons & Evenings
 Adult Education Classes
C
 Graduate Technology Certificate Classes
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

6. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
 Program Offerings
 Courses
 Public & Charter Schools
 Undergraduate
 Graduate
 Technology Certificate
 Adult Education Classes
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

7. Technology Learning
Center
Facilities & Usage
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

8. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
 Facilities
 q
2000 – 2500 Sq. Ft.
 24 Seats
 4 Islands
 Seminar Area SmartLab™*
Learning Environment:
 Collaboration Cove Critical Thinking
Problem Solving, Creativity
 Small Scale Prototyping Area ePortfolio
Collaboration
 Observation Area Communication
Self-Direction
 Facilitator Area Application of Technology
Project Management
 Storage Space Information and Media Literacyy
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
* Creative Learning SmartLab™ a basic version of the Technovation Plaza™
© 2007

9. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

10. Kansas City
TLC – F ili i U
Facilities Usage
 Day
 Charter Schools Classes
 Grades 5 thru 12
 Night
 University Classes
 Educational Technology
 Technology Certification Program
 Summer
 Public & Charter Schools
 Introduction to Technology Classes
 y
University
 Graduate & Undergraduate Technology Courses DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

11. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
 Staffing
 Project/Site Administrators
 Facilitators:
 CMSU Faculty
 KC Charter Schools Faculty
 KC Area Schools Faculty
y
 CMSU Graduate Students
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

12. Technology Learning
Center
Startup
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

13. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
 Intensive First Summer Startup Program
 Facilitator Training Program
 TECH 5100 & 6000
 4-Week Training Program
 Tuition Reimbursement
 Summer Stipend
p
 Charter School/Public School Faculty
 3-Week Practicum
 Facilitate 3-Week Sessions
 Charter Students
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

14. Technology Learning
Center
Course Numbering & Descriptions
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

15. Technology Learning Center
Course N b i
C Numbering
 Charter & Public Schools (Grades 5-12)
 Jr & Sr High School Courses
 TECH 100, 200, 400
 Grades 5-12
 University
 Undergraduate
 TECH 1000, 2000 4000
1000 2000,
 Graduate
 TECH 5100, 5200, 5400, 6000
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

16. Kansas City
TLC – J & S Hi h S h l C
Jr Sr High School Courses
 Charter & Public Schools (Grades 5-12)
 TECH 100 – Introduction to Technology
 TECH 200 – Technology & Self Direction
 TECH 400 – Technology & Project Development
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

17. Kansas City
TLC – U d
Undergraduate C
d Courses
 TECH 1000 -
 Introduction to Technology
 TECH 2000 -
 Technology & Self Direction
 TECH 4000 -
 Technology Project Design & Development
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

18. Kansas City
TLC – G d
Graduate C
Courses
 TECH 5100 -
 Technology in a Facilitative Environment
 TECH 5200 -
 Technology Philosophy & Practice
 TECH 5400 –
 Practicum in Technology Project Design &
Development
 TECH 6000 –
 Facilitating Technology in a Hands-On Environment
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

19. Kansas City
TLC - S lli C
Satellite Center
 Graduate Technology  Graduate Degrees
Certificate (GT)  Educational
 TECH 5100 Technology
or
 TECH 5200
 Technology &
 TECH 5400
Occupational
 TECH 6000 Education
 Elective
ec e
 Total 15 Credits  Requirements
 GT Certificate
+
 17 Credits Developed By: R. Lurker

© 2007

20. Technology Learning Center
Undergraduate - C
U d d Course D
Descriptions
i i
 Technology Courses
 TECH 1000 – Introduction to Technology
 This course presents learners with practical hands-on
engagements to build skills in math, science,
communications & technology, using a p
gy g problem-solving, g
collaborative approach. Learners work in pairs or in teams,
discovering underlying principles of technology & applying
them through critical thinking, systems design, problem
solving, & decision-making. Students will be introduced
concepts such as self-assessment, portfolio creation &
relating to the facilitator as a co-learner rather than an
authority.
th it
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

21. Technology Learning Center
Course Descriptions
C i i
 Technology Courses
 TECH 2000 - Technology & Self Direction
 This course continues the learner’s introduction to the lab’s
learner s lab s
technology & deepens the learner’s understanding of the
philosophy & practice of self-directed learning, especially
metacognition & small project design & development.
 TECH 4000 - Technology Project Design &
Development
 In this course learners design their own projects using group
course,
work, complex project design & development, & peer critique.
Learners at this level are expected to combine skills &
concepts. Project work is linked to local, state, or national
academic standards.
standards
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

22. Creative Learning
Systems
Technology Strands
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

23. The Creative Learning Environment
Eight Strands
i S
1.
1 Computer Graphics
Computer-aided painting, or bitmap graphics, deals with computerized images at the
pixel level. Activities include graphic arts work, scanned images, page layout,
digital photography, animation, image capture, movie animation & special effects.
Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD) “thinks” in terms of objects (as opposed to
pixels). curriculum could measurement, area,
pi els) Connections to c rric l m co ld be as simple as meas rement area
architectural drawing, landscape design, illustration, engineering drafting,
mechanical drafting & mechanical design.
2. Science & Data Acquisition
Learners use software to collect & analyze data then use their analyses to make
data,
predictions & create scale models. Learners collect data from their work with a
wind tunnel, an interactive strength challenger stress testing device & probeware.
3. Control Technology
This is one of the more advanced islands in the lab. Learners simulate complex
p
mechanical processes with fischertechnik & LASY components & control them
with a computer interface & custom written programs. These learning
engagements expose the learners to logical programming & systems thinking.
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
©2004 Creative Learning Systems © 2007

24. The Creative Learning Environment
Eight Strands
i S
4.
4 Circuitry (Electric & Pneumatic)
Learners compare circuitry as it is used in pneumatics & electricity. The skills &
knowledge they obtain here can be used in animatronics, control technology &
electronics.
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5. Publishing
This island encompasses everything learners need to know about word processing
& desktop publishing, including scanners, digital photography, QuickTime video,
video manipulation, timelining & integrating graphics.
6. Computer Simulation
Learners use software to play out long-term scenarios to study cause-and-effect in
simulated cities, flight & other scientific models.
7. Physical Simulation
The technology in this island introduces learners to simple machines & the principles
of mechanics, gear rations, structure & parts of machines. Math, science &
mechanics rations machines Math
physics are emphasized.
8. Multimedia
Learners create interactive presentations with advanced software & begin to
combine the elements they have learned in previous lab experiences
experiences.
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
©2004 Creative Learning Systems © 2007

25. Creative Learning
Systems
Partnerships
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

26. Technology Learning Center
gy g
Public/Private Partnerships
DevelopedBy: R. Lurker
© 2007

27. Technology Learning C
T h l L i Center
“In the realm of technology, the educational
community is playing catch-up. Industry is far
ahead of education. And tech-savvy high
tech savvy
school students often are far ahead of their
teachers.” To learn how you can become
involved, please contact:
“Public schools that do not adapt to the
technology needs of students risk becoming
increasingly irrelevant. Students will seek Robert R. Lurker, M.Ed.
other options.” 2120 N. Ponca Drive
Independence, MO 64058
“Reforms within the system will require strong 660-441-1469
leadership and a willingness to restructure
rlurker@gmail.com
the learning environment in fundamental
ways.”
~ Conclusions, National Technology Plan, 2005 ~
Developed By: R. Lurker
© 2007