ITS in Academics

ITS Community College Workshop #1
September 20-21, 2017 | ITS America Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Day 2 Presentation | September 21, 2017

Transportation Tech Overview

Presenter: Valerie Lefler
Presenter’s Org: Integrated Global Dimensions (IGD)

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Slide 1: Transportation Tech Overview

Valerie Lefler, CEO & Ryan Johnsen, Vice President

[This slide contains the Integrated Global Dimensions | See your work change the world logo and the Transportation Tech logo.]

Slide 2: Roadmap

Transportation Tech Origins
DACUM
Training & Academic Outreach
Troubleshooting Forum
Equipment Resource
Accelerator Newsletter

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Slide 3: Origins of Transportation Tech

U.S. DOT Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR)

[This slide contains the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) logo.]

Slide 4: Origins of Transportation Tech

State DOTs & Industry in continuous need of technical professionals
Most training currently on-the job, requires a lot of time
Continuous difficulty establishing traditional programs in academia
Traditional educational models inadequate, slow to adapt

[This slide contains a close-up photo of a man working with cabling/wiring at street level while men in two cherry pickers work on traffic lights on a horizontal pole above the roadway.]

Slide 5: ITS Technician Demand Crisis…

Shipments of ITS Devices, by Region, Through 2019 (Million Units)

Region	2012	2013	2014 (est.)	2019	CAGR% 2014-2019
North America (NA)	31.3	41.4	56.1	182.8	26.6
Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)	38.8	51.3	68.8	232.7	27.6
Asia-Pacific (APAC)	40.8	56.7	80.3	301.8	30.3
Caribbean and Latin America (CALA)	11.9	16.1	21.9	77.9	28.9
Total	122.8	165.5	227.1	795.2	28.5

Slide 6: Phase 1: Evaluate & Plan (Completed January 2016)

Content Outline for ITS & CV Certification Levels 1, 2, & 3
Study of Existing Coursework & Training Available
Survey of Existing Community College Faculty & Students on Interest
ITS & CV Sample Modules
Business Plan
The Accelerator Online Newsletter Proof of Concept

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Slide 7: Phase 2: Create Learning Content & Technical Support Resources

ITS DACUM (Designing A CUrriculuM)
On Demand Educational Content
- Certification Opportunities
- Renewal Opportunities
- Education Outreach

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Slide 8: Phase 2: Create Learning Content & Technical Support Resources

Learning Management System
Technician Support Services
- Trouble Shooting Forum
- Product Guide & User Reports
Publication of The Accelerator

[This slide contains a photo of a person in a construction bucket wearing a safety helmet and reflective vest, working on cameras and electronics that are attached to poles.]

Slide 9: Curriculum Development Partners

Metropolitan Community College
- Curriculum Development & Quality Control
- Technical Advisory Role
- DACUM Creation
- Prototype Program Establishment
Michigan Tech
- Connected Vehicle Curriculum Development
- Academic Outreach Modules
- M City & CV SMEs

[This slide contains the Metropolitan Community College logo and the Michigan Tech logo.]

Slide 10: Boots On the Ground Partnership

ITS Technicians, Managers, Engineers in the Field
Content & Learning Experts
Cross Regional Perspective
State & Municipal Partnerships

[This slide contains the following logos: New York City DOT, Nebraska DOT, Wyoming DOT, Wisconsin DOT, Kansas City SCOUT, and City of Lincoln Nebraska Traffic Engineering.]

Slide 11: Designing A CurriculUM (DACUM)

Methodical Breakdown of Profession & Complex Skills
Establishment of Syntax & Baseline Position Requirements

[This slide contains a photo of four DACUM participants: Gary Covey (K.C. SCOUT), Jeff Felty (City of Lincoln), Keith Tupper, and Tommy Scott (WYDOT).]

Slide 12: Designing A CUriculM (DACUM)

Primary Understanding Established
Survey of Professional Community
Final Input Registered into DACUM Archive at The Ohio State University
Visit www.transportationtech.com to take survey

[This slide contains a screenshot of Question 1 of a survey distributed to the professional ITS community that asks participants to indicate the importance of various ITS-related tasks.]

Slide 13: Training Development

Professional Applications:
- Employee Onboarding & Advancement
- Technology Expansion
- Knowledge Certification & Endorsement Renewal
- Continuing Education & Edutainment

[This slide contains a photo of two Industrial Gigabit switches.]

Slide 14: Mobile - Micro - Relevant

Bite Sized Content
- 5-15 Minutes
- Specific Topic Focused
- Design Training to Position Requirements
Online Format
- Mobile Responsive & Repeatable
- Comprehension tested
Visuals from Real World Installations
- Prove It Activity - “Case Studies”

[This slide contains two screenshots from online ITS lessons.]

Slide 15: Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Applicable to Various Fields of Study
- Electronics
- Information Technology/Computer Science
- Engineering
- Automotive
Adjusts to Range of Expertise & Adapts as Technology Evolves

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Slide 16: Customizable Training Content

Course Compliments:
- Teachers or Managers Select Modules Based Upon Expertise or Lesson Objectives
Projects:
- Custom Arrangement of Courses for Specific Installation Projects
Common Errors:
- Custom Arrangement of Courses to Address Major Recurring Issues
Background “centric”:
- Custom Arrangement of Courses Based Upon Work History

[This slide contains a photo of a piece of digital equipment with a screen and numerical and directional buttons.]

Slide 17: Badging & Certification

3 Levels of Certification
Gamification
- Accomplishment
Completion Certification
- Badgr
- Not-For-Credit Start
- Establish Career Certificate Program
- Groundwork for Full Degree Programs

[This slide contains the Metropolitan Community College logo and a screenshot of an online directory of badges that can be obtained through participation in online training courses.]

Slide 18: Academic Outreach & Program Establishment

Student & Faculty Utilization:
- Community College Credit Based Course Content Enhancement
- University Course Content Enhancement & Research Preparation
- High School Class Supplement or STEM After School Program Use

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Slide 19: Primary Goal of Transportation Tech

Curriculum for Community College & High School Students
- More students in the ITS Technician Career Pipeline

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Professional Development Content for ITS Technicians
- Assist professionals from all disciplines get “as needed” technical content for ITS technical skill development

Slide 20: Primary Development Plans

Overview:
- 3 Levels of Certification
- 60 Hours of Training to Be Developed Overall

[This slide contains a screenshot of an Excel worksheet showing the content of Phase 1 Training Development.]

Slide 21: Establish Hybrid Learning Program

Combine Existing Academic Offerings with DOT/Industry Curated Transportation Tech Content
Apply Combination via Part Time OJT or Internship
Undergo Professional Certification as Needed (IMSA, CDL)

[This slide contains a screenshot of an Excel worksheet of a Quarter 1 Course Plan.]

Slide 22: Establish Hybrid Learning Program

Combine Existing Academic Offerings with DOT/Industry Curated Transportation Tech Content
Apply Combination via Part Time OJT or Internship
Undergo Professional Certification as Needed (IMSA, CDL)

[This slide contains a screenshot of an Excel worksheet of a Quarter 2 Course Plan.]

Slide 23: Establish Hybrid Learning Program

Combine Existing Academic Offerings with DOT/Industry Curated Transportation Tech Content
Apply Combination via Part Time OJT or Internship
Undergo Professional Certification as Needed (IMSA, CDL)

[This slide contains a screenshot of an Excel worksheet of a Quarter 3 Course Plan.]

Slide 24: Establish Hybrid Learning Program

Combine Existing Academic Offerings with DOT/Industry Curated Transportation Tech Content
Apply Combination via Part Time OJT or Internship
Undergo Professional Certification as Needed (IMSA, CDL)

[This slide contains a screenshot of an Excel worksheet of a Quarter 4 Course Plan.]

Slide 25: Learning Management System

Manager/Educator Overview:
- Completion Record
- Monitor Progress
- Scores on Evaluations
- Activity Log
Designate ‘Learning Paths’
Customizable to Individual Organizations

[This slide contains a screenshot of the Learning Management System.]

Slide 26: Learning Management System

Dedicated Login & Learning Platform
Customizable to Individual Organizations, Institution
Instructors from DOT & Academic Institution

[This slide contains a screenshot of another section of the online Learning Management System.]

Slide 27: Equipment & Support Directory

Vendor Directory
User Reviews
Searchable
Comparison Shop

[This slide contains a screenshot of the Equipment & Support Directory, displaying two controllers and one cabinet.]

Slide 28: Tech Support Forum

End Goal: Establish a Self Sustaining Professional Community
Provide Field Support for Chronic Issues
Generational Transfer of Knowledge
Equipment Discussion & Exchange of Legacy Equipment

[This slide contains a screenshot of the Tech Support Forum.]

Slide 29: (No title)

[This slide contains screenshots from “The Accelerator,” a Transportation Tech newsletter.]

Slide 30: Partners Wanted!

DOT/Industry Joint Training Development
Technical Academic Certificate or Program Creation
Subject Matter Experts

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Slide 31: Question & Answer

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Slide 32: Thank You

Valerie Lefler, CEO, valerie@igdinaction.com

Ryan Johnsen, Vice President, ryan@igdinaction.com