Master Teacher Invention Program Participant Survey

Master Teacher Invention Program Participant Survey
PTO/MTIP/002 OMB Control No. 0651-0077 Expiration Date: 08/31/2024 PRA Statement of Burden A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with an information collection subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, unless the information collection has a valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 0651-0077. Public burden for this survey is estimated to average 15 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the information collection. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 or email InformationCollection@uspto.gov. Welcome to the MTIP Alumni Feedback survey. This brief survey is designed to gather feedback to enable us to design and present future workshops that best meet educator needs and interests. The results will be viewed by the USPTO Office of Education and Outreach team to inform future Professional Development offerings and to analyze the impact of invention and intellectual property education on teachers and their students. Data analysis from this survey and others may be used for research purposes. Individual information will not be released or used for any purpose. If you have any questions about completing this survey, you may contact Joyce Ward, Director Office of Education at education@uspto.gov. 1. Overall, how would you rate the USPTO Master Teacher Invention Program (MTIP) ? Excellent Mildly Good Very good Not Good at All Fairly Good 2. How likely would you be to recommend the USPTO Master Teacher Invention Program (MTIP) to a colleague? Definitely would Probably would not Probably would Definitely would not May or may not

3. Which of the following statements best describes how the Master Teacher Invention Program (MTIP) compares with other PDs in which you have participated over the last three years? (select one) This PD was more useful than other professional I don’t have an opinion developments I have participated in I don’t have an opinion because I have not participated in This PD was about the same as the other PDs I have other PDs in the last three years. participated in This PD was less useful than other professional development that I have participated in 4. I gained new information about intellectual property, innovation and STEM at the Master Teacher Invention Program (MTIP). Strongly Agree Disagree Agree Strongly Disagree 5. I learned useful strategies for introducing these topic areas to teachers. Strongly Agree Disagree Agree Strongly Disagree 6. What was/were the major concept(s) or strategy(ies) learned and how did you apply it/them? 7. Materials presented during the Master Teacher Invention Program (MTIP) were pertinent and useful. Strongly Agree Disagree Agree Strongly Disagree 8. The topics I would have liked to have had more information on include 9. Have you used any of the following resources offered by the USPTO? Check all that apply: USPTO.gov website Inventors Assistance Center Science of Innovation videos or lesson plans Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) Trademarks Assistance Center Other (please specify)
* 10. What kind of other programs surrounding intellectual property and the U.S. Department of Commerce resources would be of interest to you? 11. What age level or population do you teach/serve? If you have a different role, please include that within the "Other" line. (Check as many as apply) Elementary Program Middle/Intermediate Program Junior High School High School Program Other (please specify)

As a result of this workshop, what is the first or single most important action you will do or take? What other feedback would you like to share regarding this workshop? How satisfied were you with the delivery of the Master Teacher Invention Program (MTIP) by the facilitators? Very satisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very dissatisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied How satisfied were you with the pace of the Master Teacher Invention Program (MTIP)? Very satisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very dissatisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Rate your level of understanding for each item before and after the Master Teacher Invention Program (MTIP) . Please choose one number for BEFORE the workshop and one number for AFTER the workshop for each question that best describes your response. Before Session After Session
I understand the role of the USPTO as it relates to intellectual property protection, innovation, and invention.
I understand the four main types of intellectual property protection and how students can apply this knowledge to their inventions.
I have practical strategies for integrating intellectual property education into an invention challenge or lesson.

Before Session After Session

I can integrate intellectual property and invention education into my instruction.

I am familiar with the different parts of a patent.

I know how to begin a trademark search.

17. How satisfied were you with the opportunity to participate in the integration of the invention challenge and intellectual property instruction as a student?

Very satisfied Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied

17. How satisfied were you with the materials or resources provided to you during the program?

Very satisfied Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied

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