(TSA) Module Overview

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Introduction

Students will be introduced to the Technology Student Association (TSA) and have assignments to learn about TSA. TSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for pre-college engineering students. It is similar in scope to organizations such as the Future Farmers of American (FFA) for agricultural students or the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for business students.

Career and Technical Student Organizations are a great way for participating students to enhance learning through active involvement in curriculum related to real world applications and projects. Students in TSA will select technical projects in their area of interest. Students will grow in technical skills and knowledge by completing projects in competitions, and be recognized for their accomplishments.

Student Career Technical Organizations have an emphasis to promote, develop, and provide leadership opportunities for interested students. Students in TSA will experience the basics and purposes of project management and teamwork required for engineering projects. They will develop leadership & problem-solving skills through technical project and leadership activities associated with TSA.

Participation in a CTSO also offers students opportunities for community growth and care through recognizable service projects. Through Relay For Life, TSA chapters have fundraising activities to support research and services of the American Cancer Society.

Overall through CTSO activities participation, students have multiple forums to develop valuable presentation, leadership, work ethic, self-motivation, and teamwork skills. Experiences in these skills are vital to become a productive member of any technological industry. 

 

Module Lessons Preview

In this module, we will study the following topics:

TSA Overview: The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Competitive Events: Students can work individually or as a team in such areas as agriculture and biotechnology, website design, dragster design, flight challenge, film technology, CAD with 3D modeling, desktop publishing, extemporaneous speaking, radio controlled transportation, or scientific visualization.

Teamwork: Often, students compete in events as teams in TSA competitions.

Project Management: Project management and project planning tools are used to plan, organize and manage the project.

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