Synergy Opportunities

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Synergy Opportunities

• SMUs Infinity Project
• ARRLs Education and Technology Program

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ARRL AMATEUR RADIO

• EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• Adapted from a program by Jerry Hill KH6HU

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ARRL - Who Are We?

• American Radio Relay League
• Founded In 1914
• Hiram Percy Maxim Founder
• National Organization for Amateur Radio
• Represent 160,000 members world wide
• Hundreds of ARRL Radio Clubs (SMU..)
• Ties to Radio Amateur Satellite Corp Amsat

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Synergy Opportunities

• SMU Infinity Project
• Promote Science Technology (K-12)
• Hands-on approach
• National Program
• Math/science/engr.
• Partners (TI) funding

• Educ. Tech. Pgm
• Promote Wireless Technology (K-12)
• Hands-on approach
• National Program
• Math/science/engr.
• ARRL funding

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Program Parallels

• SMU Infinity Project
• Program Grants
• DSP Lab Handbook
• VAB/MM Textbook
• On-line Web site
• Computer labs/DSPs
• Outreach to Teachers

• ARRL E T Prog.
• Progress Grants
• Radio Lab Handbook
• Classroom Bookshelf
• On-Line Sourcebook
• Stations in Schools
• Outreach to Teachers

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Program Differences

• ARRL program aims at elementary and middle school
  programs (but goes thru H.S.)
• Infinity project aimed at High School (K-12)
• ARRL program could provide feed-thru to Infinity
  Program, capture interest early on
• Infinity project a good follow-on for ARRL?
• Apply new wireless technol. in amateur radio

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Educ. Tech. Pgm Mission

• Introduce Teachers and Students to Wireless
  Technology as a Learning Strategy
• Enable Teachers and Students to make the most
  effective use of Wireless Technology in Their
  Learning
• Increase Awareness of Wireless Technology in
  Education

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Why Study Wireless Technology?

• Amateur Radio provides integration of technology,
  math, science, geography, writing, reading, and
  speaking through hands-on application of these
  concepts, either individually or in a group
• Amateur Radio encourages investigation and
  experimentation as a basis for understanding
  technical subjects

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Why Study Wireless Technology? (cont.)

• Amateur Radio encourages communications via a
  variety of methods voice, various digital
  techniques, Morse code, and even Amateur
  Television. They also communicate by using
  satellites and bouncing signals off the moon
• Amateur Radio encourages public service through
  the links with state and federal disaster
  preparedness agencies

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Why Study Wireless Technology? (cont.)

• Amateur Radio holds few roadblocks for people
  with disabilities. Many people who are
  physically challenged or visually impaired are
  able to participate in communication with simple
  adaptive devices
• Amateur Radio offers a platform for
  life-long-learning through an active hobby that
  encourages competition in contesting, spreading
  international goodwill through friendships
  developed over years of communicating and
  advancement in technology by experimentation

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Whats The Payoff?

• America gets better educated citizens
• Industry gets more competent employees
• America gets a well trained reservoir of trained
  emergency radio operators
• Students get the hobby of a lifetime and
  preparation for good careers

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The Time Is Now

• Amateur Radio is on the International Space
  Station
• Amateur Satellite Communications - Amsat
• Modernized License Requirements -no code
• Employers desperately need workers who understand
  wireless technology
• Educational goals and technology careers

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Components of the Program

• Classroom Bookshelf
• On-Line Sourcebook
• Progress Grants
• Radio Lab Handbook
• Stations in Schools
• Science Fairs
• Outreach to Teachers

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Classroom Bookshelf

• ARRL publishes many useful technical and
  educational books (see SMU club library)
• Local radio clubs are asked to donate a set of
  ARRL Technical books to the Pilot School teachers
  classroom
• The purpose is to build stronger links between
  local radio clubs and teachers

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On-Line Sourcebook

• ARRL has gathered information on many groups and
  individuals who are successfully introducing
  Amateur Radio to youth at www.arrl.org
• The On-Line Sourcebook is an interactive Web site
  for teachers to share ideas for lessons and
  activities
• Contributions of additional materials ideas are
  encouraged

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Progress Grants

• Teachers in both public and private schools who
  enrich their classrooms through imaginative means
  such as Amateur Radio often must do so at their
  personal expense
• Progress Grants go to teachers already using
  Amateur Radio, who need funds for specific
  purposes
• To keep materials and equipment working and up to
  date

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Initial ARRL Funding

• Initial goal to raise 150,000 for program
  development and initial roll-out trials
• Actual donations total over 200,000
• ARRL foundation grant of 50,000
• http//www.arrl.org/news/stories/2000/12/07/3/

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Radio Lab Handbook

• A complete, practical handbook for classroom
  teachers that takes them through all the steps,
  both administrative and instructional, of
  bringing wireless technology into their students
  experience
• Field testing starts in Sept 2002
• (draft will be at www.arrl.org late Sept)

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Amateur Radio in the Future 2002 Conference

• Focus on amateur radio in schools kids
• Recruiting high school aged students etc.
• ARISS amateur radio in space schools
• Ties to Scouting (morse code, radio badges)
• Topics http//www.arrl.org/catalog/edproc/
• See http//www.arrl.org/catalog/?item8551

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Interactive Teachers Sites

• Big Project FAQ http//www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/faq
  .html
• Amateur Radio in the Classroom newsletter
  http//www.arrl.org/FandES/newsletters/
• Registered Classroom Teacher program
  http//www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/teacher/teachers/j
  oin
• Ham Radio in the Classroom (schools..)
• http//www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/teacher/teachers/s
  chool

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Space Related Resources

• Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
  -ARISS http//www.arrl.org/ARISS/
• ARISS news - http//www.rac.ca/ariss.htm
• Radio Amateur Satellite Corp. (amateurs build and
  orbit satellites (over 40 so far!) see
  http//www.amsat.org/
• Students can download and decode telemetry, plot
  orbits, make contacts thru satellite transponders
  and even download images from cameras onboard

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Stations in Schools

• Often today, teachers use their own equipment, at
  some inconvenience and cost to themselves
• Stations in Schools will provide Amateur Radio /
  Shortwave listening equipment to schools and
  teachers who can demonstrate plans to put the
  equipment to effective use

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Dallas, Texas Project School

• DeGolyer School in Dallas, Texas
• Received 2,600 in ARRL funds for station
• Donations from other clubs sources
• Radio station K5DES
• Dozen new radio amateurs licensed
• 18 schools in initial pilot projects
• http//www.arrl.org/news/stories/2001/06/15/1/

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Stations in SchoolsExamples of Stations in
Schools..

• A compact shortwave receiver
• An Amateur Radio station devoted to specific
  modes of operation (amateur satellites, digital
  modes, amateur television)
• A Multi-Mode Amateur Radio station offering many
  modes of operation
• Amateur Radio in Schools brochure (pdf)
• http//www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/ed-tech-program.pdf
  

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New Amateur Radio Laws

• No code licensing Technician option
• Opens UHF/VHF radio bands for use locally and
  worldwide (via satellites)
• Modes include digital, TV, voice, ASCII
• Digital repeaters and Internet relay stations
• Students can use station without a license if a
  licensed operator present
• QA published exam question pool, videos make it
  easy to get licensed quickly (local examiners..)

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Science Fairs

• ARRL would like to increase its involvement in
  Science Fairs
• Students are encouraged to develop projects
  related to wireless technology, especially
  Amateur Radio

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Outreach To Teachers

• We attend the NCTM Conference
• We attend the NSTA Conference
• We attend the ITEA Conference
• We are making plans for NEA and ACTE for next year

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ARRL is Committed!

• ARRL believes in the value of Amateur Radio in
  education
• We have committed the League to fostering
  increased and improved use of Amateur Radio in
  the classroom

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The Texas Connection

• Jim Haynie, head of national ARRL Board is from
  Dallas Texas area (knows SMU..)
• ARRL National Convention scheduled in June 2003
  in DFW Metroplex area
• Texas Instruments amateur radio club
• Dallas Amateur Radio Club (and others)

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SMU Connection

• Amateur Radio Society at SMU (1930s on)
• Amateur Radio Station W5YF at SMU
• 1.8-30 Mhz IC-781 shortwave transceiver
• 2,000 watt amplifiers (Heath, Collins)
• New satellite/UHF/VHF transceiver on way
• Antenna farm from HF beams to VHF
• See http//people.smu.edu/arc/
• E.g., http//people.smu.edu/arc/towerup.html

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SMU Club Station Resources

• Radio station resources exist on SMU campus
• Easy tie-ins to on-campus programs (local)
• Powerful 2,000 watt shortwave station
• Satellite UHF/VHF operations (nifty..)
• Amateur Television (via DFW repeater) etc.
• Existing antenna farms on HF and UHF/VHF
• Library of publications, videos, books etc.

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SMU Club Books/Videos

• Selection of Training videos and QA manuals for
  Technician no-code at CMIT library (reserve under
  Dr. Gosney, advisor)
• ARRL publications library (ARRL Radio Handbook,
  ARRL UHF/microwave Experimenters Manual, Antenna
  Manual
• Videotapes (e.g., classroom to space shuttle,
  emergency communications, technology)

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Beyond Infinity Synergies

• Can ARRL Big Project provide related
  opportunities and feed-thru of students?
• Can resources developed for ARRL Big Project
  like online Sourcebook and Radio Lab Handbook be
  used to extend Infinity downward to K-8 years?
• Can option to use amateur radio extend the
  hands-on and fun opportunities for students in
  Infinity programs (e.g., Satellites, TV..?)
• Can SMU Amateur Radio Club Station W5YF play a
  role in on-campus demos and courses? Etc.

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What to do Next Followups?

• Review ARRL website links for info ideas
• What ideas and approaches can be re-used?
• What resources could serve as adjuncts/texts?
• How can programs be mutually supporting?
• Visit SMU club, see books, station, borrow
  videos..
• Possible visit to Dallas DeGolyer school
• Contacts with ARRL Big Project developer Jerry
  Hill jerry.hill_at_mindspring.com

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For More Information

• Contact Bob Monaghan SMU Radio Club
• or Tony Klinkert AJ_at_Klinkert.net (interim and
  past SMU Radio Club president)
• Contact Jerry Hill KH6HU, Amateur Radio
  Education Technology Program Coordinator
• ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111
  (860-594-0396)