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Slide1 : An Innovative Approach to Increasing Math and Science Content in Transportation Distribution and Logistics Programs. www.tdlmathscience.org


Illinois TDL Math and Science Initiative : Illinois TDL Math and Science Initiative Project Purpose: Increase instructor mathematics and science content expertise Engage students by using problem based instruction. Engage Industry Partners


TDL: Math/Science Program : TDL: Math/Science Program 10 day summer institute Post secondary mentors and teacher leaders School year follow up Action research Continued professional development


2007 Summer Institute Schedule : 2007 Summer Institute Schedule May 2- Orientation Session June 19-21 – Teachers solve real industry problem at the Walgreen’s Midwest Distribution Center July 10-11 – Developing Problem Based Scenarios August 1-2 – Action Research Sept-Dec – Implement the module, test students and record data April 2008 – Final Session


2006-2007 Business Partners : 2006-2007 Business Partners Del Monte ADM Nike FedEx Toyota DOT Foods Wal Mart


Why Teach a Problem-based Curriculum? : Why Teach a Problem-based Curriculum? The class becomes student-centered The curriculum revolves around the students The teacher serves only as a facilitator of the learning process. Students become more engaged Student investment increases Students truly learn the material


How it Can Be Accomplished : How it Can Be Accomplished Develop or find an open-ended TDL problem your students can relate with. Become familiar with the module’s TDL vocabulary and problem statement Promote cooperative learning Be Flexible! Be Patient!


Student Reaction on Problem-Based Learning : Student Reaction on Problem-Based Learning Initially Frustrated Unfamiliar curriculum Non-traditional learning environment Students are on their “own” Student Investment Increases Down the Road Student Motivation increases See the connections between classroom and the real-world Enjoy the freedom Begin to consider TDL as a career path


Jewel Turkey Module – Problem Statement : Jewel Turkey Module – Problem Statement Problem Statement: Due to a Thanksgiving turkey promotion, Jewel needs to deliver 4,320 cases of turkeys to 12 Chicagoland Jewel Stores Constraints Deliveries must occur between 11/10 & 11/20 6 stores in the Western Suburbs & 6 in Chicago Turkeys originate from two distribution centers Stores must receive 120 cases every three days, and 360 total cases


Jewel Turkey Module – Implementation : Jewel Turkey Module – Implementation Completed module lessons Reinforced problem statement through each lesson Plotted Jewel stores on Chicagoland maps Visited the Jewel Distribution Center in Melrose Park, IL Began route planning via plotted maps Recorded recommended routes, time schedules and capacity constraints on Excel Formatted final project in Excel spreadsheet


Jewel Turkey Module – Distribution Center Visit : Jewel Turkey Module – Distribution Center Visit 450,000 Square Feet Facility in Melrose Park, IL Visited the facility midway through the module Prior to visit, students brainstormed questions and trip expectations Discussed safety Questions which needed clarification Things we would like to see (i.e. pallet, turkey cases, product movement, etc..)


Jewel Turkey Module – Distribution Center Visit : Jewel Turkey Module – Distribution Center Visit Student Learnings No more “Virtual Logistics” Standard Warehousing Concepts Pallets Picker Racking Conveyors Product Flow Understanding of product movement (receiving thru shipping)


Jewel Turkey Module – Distribution Center Visit : Jewel Turkey Module – Distribution Center Visit Impact on Students Now saw the “Big Picture” Better connect classroom logistics to the real-world logistics Re-energized students Asked more intuitive questions Continually referenced back to the visit Many more “teachable moments”


Jewel Turkey Module – Example Student Solution : Jewel Turkey Module – Example Student Solution


Jewel Turkey Module – Example Student Solution : Jewel Turkey Module – Example Student Solution


Jewel Turkey Module – Relation to Illinois State Learning Standards : Jewel Turkey Module – Relation to Illinois State Learning Standards Focus on math and technology standards Numerous calculations Time Money Capacity Spreadsheet development Mathematical equations (used basic algebra skills) Displaying solutions in a professional manner Ability to communicate results in a clear and concise means.


Jewel Turkey Module –Illinois State Learning Standards Covered : Jewel Turkey Module –Illinois State Learning Standards Covered 7.C. Select and use appropriate technology, instruments and formulas to solve problems, interpret results and communicate findings. 8.D. Use algebraic concepts and procedures to represent and solve problems. 10.A. Organize, describe and make predictions from existing data.


Next Steps - Paul Robeson High School Logistics Program : Next Steps - Paul Robeson High School Logistics Program Completed Additional Modules CAT, FedEx, Motorola, Wal Mart, & TrueStar Magazine Facility Visits UPS, Toyota, FedEx, & CAT Job Placement UPS & FedEx College Majors Engineering Business Information Systems


O’Fallon Township High School : O’Fallon Township High School 2500 Students 20 miles outside St. Louis Urban yet Rural setting Neighbors SAFB Industrial program Freshman based unit


Roundabout : Roundabout Develop Roundabout Target Audience Traffic Flow study Surveys Model PowerPoint Brochure


How To Get Started : How To Get Started Finding a Business Partner Local before National Find someone you know Research Know before you go! Persistence Multiple contacts Don’t give up Remember time is money


Follow-Up : Follow-Up Respect Business Don’t Keep Them In The Dark Business Is NOT A “School” Give Business Credit Where Due Newspaper Articles Thank You Letters Appreciation Plaque Support Business


Presenter Contact Information : Presenter Contact Information Fran Beauman Project Director Southern Illinois University/Illinois Office of Educational Services 2450 Foundation Drive, Suite 100 Springfield, IL 62703 800-252-4822 extension 244 fbeauman@ioes.org Ken Cissell Industrial Technology Instructor O’Fallon Township High School 618-632-3507 cissellk@oths.k12.il.us Vinay Mullick Geometry & Logistics Teacher Paul Robeson High School Chicago Public School 773-562-6887 vmullick@yahoo.com