Professional+Development+2013-2014

=Professional Development Plan 2013-2014 = = =

The time has come to develop a Professional Development Plan. After reviewing my successes and areas that I would like to improve, I dwelt on areas I wish were in my grasp to obtain. One of the issue of using Autodesk 123D, I do not have control over a collection of computers at my disposal. I can not depend on the availability of Room 621 and there are not enough computers in the classroom to teach. The carts also present the same problem. While the IMC would prefer that their computers only be used for research. Another issue is Windows 7. I would like to incorporate more AutoCAD into Introduction to Engineering Design however the present platform of Windows XP is not stable enough to preform complex 3D designs. Adding more AutoCAD would eliminate any overlap in programs in our department.

The final issue before developing a PDP is my desire to add more STEM into the program. I am planning to order several additional tools that will expand the introduction activities in several classes. However, I must see how the new equipment will actually preform in class. The second issue is space. I do not have any real permanent space where I can set up equipment for an entire project. Everything I do must be set-up and broken down for each class. I do realize that many teachers are in my situation but having to move and store equipment is causing the projects to suffer from the constant disruption.

Professional Development Plan

Proposal 1

Develop a pre and post assessment tool that will display growth through design not merely applying the final and a pre-test.

 Proposal 2

Develop more STEM activities using the new materials. ( This PDP is contingent on the material working as expected )