Ensuring that every student can thrive in the regional STEM economy
Our work revolves around four pillars of STEM education:
Integrating Business and Education
to provide authentic STEM experiences for students and teachers
Congratulations Savage Elementary, Van Buren Public Schools for receiving the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Grant
• Toyota + PLTW Grant: The two schools below have been awarded this two-year grant to implement PLTW and continue growing their PreK-12 STEM pathways. This grant will open again in the fall months for schools within 50 miles of the Toyota Ann Arbor facility. I will share out with this group what that looks like when those details are finalized.
- MiSTEM Region 2 - Beach Middle School, Chelsea School District, PLTW Gateway
- CSD has elementary and high school PLTW programs, this addition at the middle school will allow them to create a start to a full pathway for students at all grade levels.
- MiSTEM Region 3 - Savage Elementary, Van Buren Public Schools, PLTW Launch
- VBPS is just getting started with PLTW, with this being their first program.
Distance Learning Support:
- While it is unclear what next school year will look like, PLTW will continue serving students and teachers through the release of PLTW’s distance learning support. PLTW schools and districts can expect distance learning support with a full suite of tools and resources enabling both educators and caregivers; while also continuing to reinforce the in-demand, transferable skills, and hands-on learning regardless of how a school is delivering content in the upcoming school year.
- This is being offered at no additional cost.
- Learn more and view the curriculum release schedule at this link:
www.pltw.org/fall-distance-learning-overview
If you have questions, please contact:
Lyndsey M. Lindsay
Director of School Engagement, Michigan
Project Lead The Way, Inc.
mobile: 317.919.5662
@lindsaylyndsey
www.pltw.org
www.pltw.org/fall-distance-learning-overview
Fall Distance Learning Overview | PLTW
www.pltw.org
Project Lead The Way creates an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empower students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive.educational use of Apple devices
Apple shared with us a program they are offering for free support on any question related to the educational use of Apple devices, whether educator, parent or student Pls share this information widely with Apple users.
Words from Apple:
AppleCare (800) 800-2775 9am - 9pm
*AppleCare*
During this time, AppleCare will support any question related to the educational use of Apple devices, whether educator, parent or student, and regardless of whether or not the device is currently covered by AppleCare. AppleCare experts are available to help educators and leaders with dedicated support. Connect with Apple Education phone support at 1-800-800-2775, option 3.
This is tiered support to address any type of teaching/learning questions - teachers, parents and students can get help on anything - from help uploading their homework to building a digital project to creating a video lesson for students.
Problem and Project-Based Learning
Abstract
Researchers and proponents of problem- and project-based learning (PBL) indicate that PBL as a curriculum and instruction approach (Savery, 2006; Schmidt, Loyens, Van Gog, & Paas, 2007) provides an effective way for teachers to respond to students’ needs, provides opportunities for students to actively engage in and take responsibility for learning by engaging in meaningful and relevant work, and provides students opportunities to directly apply their knowledge and skills (Hmelo-Silver & DeSimone, 2013; McCombs, 2010; Parker et al., 2011). Although primary research within secondary (6-12) contexts indicated that problem-and project based learning (PBL) is often superior to traditional, lecture-based instruction (Mergendoller, Maxwell, & Bellisimo, 2006; Wirkala & Kuhn, 2011) and meta-analyses at the post-secondary level indicated that PBL is at par with or superior to traditional, lecture-based instruction (Dochy, Segers, Van den Bossche, & Gijbels, 2003; Vernon & Blake, 1993; Walker & Leary, 2009), a synthesized and quantified exploration of the strength of relationship between PBL and academic achievement within middle high school student populations (Grades 6-12) was needed. The results in this meta-analysis indicate that overall, PBL students outperformed traditionally instructed students, g = 0.54, on content and skills exams across academic subject types and grade levels. Analysis of the funnel plot suggests publication bias; however, an adjustment of the mean effect using Duval and Tweedie’s (2000) Trim and Fill rendered a similar summary effect of g = 0.50. Although the mean summary effect is relatively robust, effect sizes varied depending on subject area and specific types of outcome measures. The test of homogeneity indicated that 90.49% of the variance between studies was unexplained. An insufficient number of studies rendered meta-regression unfeasible, hindering exploration of possible explanations for this variance.
digitalcommons.spu.edu/soe_etd/7/
digitalcommons.spu.edu
Researchers and proponents of problem- and project-based learning (PBL) indicate that PBL as a curriculum and instruction approach (Savery, 2006; Schmidt, Loyens, Van Gog, & Paas, 2007) provides an effective way for teachers to respond to students’ needs, provides opportunities for students to act...Modeling in Mobility (connected-automated-vehicle)
Here’s a map of our participants. Maybe you will join us next year?
This is a very technical workshop with a ton of circuit making, code tuning, assembly. Today is day 3 and all has gone smooth. We’ll be sharing our connection to Modeling in HS Physical Science today, and discussing how they can host a classroom competition.
...hopefully face to face in the future maybe with 5 full days.
EGLE releases State of the Great Lakes report during
Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week
Engaging future generations of water stewards, Michigan’s actions to protect drinking water and the impact of high lake levels across the state are among the topics featured in the annual State of the Great Lakes report, released today by the Office of the Great Lakes (OGL) in conjunction with Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week.
www.michigan.gov/documents/ogl/2019_State_of_the_Great_Lakes_Michigan_699223_7.pdf
Webinar-NSTA Resources
The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), the National Science Education Leadership Association, and the Council of State Science Supervisors have created a series of one-pagers that focuses on quality teaching and learning in science and provides a framework about the curriculum, instruction, assessment, and social-emotional considerations specific to science education that will help administrators, leaders, and teachers as they plan for instruction this fall.
my.nsta.org/event/web-seminar-back-to-school-with-nsta-nsela-and-cs3-august-20-2020
NSTA Web Seminar Web Seminar: Back to School with NSTA, NSELA, and CS3, August 20, 2020
my.nsta.org
Join us on Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET to learn how NSTA, NSELA, and CS3 can help you bring science learning back to school this fall.Cranbrook has resources to support virtual teaching
science.cranbrook.edu/explore/learning-resources
science.cranbrook.edu
Made possible through the generous support of: Bosch Community Fund • DENSO • DeRoy Testamentary Foundation • The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation • The Kresge Foundation • MASCO Corporation Foundation Have a science-related question? Feel free to contact us! Use the drop down ...GELN is working to produce and publish a catalog of Asynchronous Professional Learning Opportunities. Check out these resources for educators. Teachers can use the archived PD independently or collaboratively in districts and schools.
docs.google.com/document/d/1cbRGkj0pXRNcKeBFxFxN75P-d4e23KzuYc0XkDHXSmM/edit
GELN Asynchronous Professional Learning Maps_Last Update 08/10/2020
docs.google.com
GELN Continuity of Learning Task Force Asynchronous Professional Learning Maps Thank you for your interest in these asynchronous professional learning maps. These maps are specifically designed to support schools and districts for the 2020-21 school year - as we reinvent ourselves during...www.edweek.org/ew/issues/reopening-schools/teaching-and-learning-in-the-pandemic.html?cmp=eml-eb-...
Teaching and Learning in the Pandemic
www.edweek.org
A more deliberate approach to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and teacher professional development this fall could mean a better experience for students; the lack of one could turn equity gaps into chasms.HIGH-QUALITY MATH INSTRUCTION IS BEING TELEVISED
In an effort to support continuous learning for all students during the summer months, the Michigan Mathematics and Science Leadership Network (MMSLN) and Public Media Network today announced they are partnering to televise high-quality math instruction on a regular schedule beginning August 10th.
A collaboration between state agencies and large districts within Louisiana, along with Illustrative Mathematics, SchoolKit, and philanthropy organizations has led to the development of broadcastable math lessons aligned to a nationally recognized high quality math curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics. Lessons targeting grades 6, 7, 8 and Algebra I are available; 24 lessons for each grade level. The broadcasts, aligned to state learning standards, will help students build the skills and knowledge they need at each grade level.
“Nearly all students in Michigan have access to television”, said Mary Starr, Executive Director of MMSLN, “These mathematics video lessons are focused on the essential learning ideas in mathematics for middle school and Algebra 1. As these videos become part of the Public Media Network broadcast offerings, nearly all Michigan students will be able to access these excellent Illustrative Mathematics learning options.”
“Public Media Network has an important obligation to be a trusted resource in our various communities”, said Matt Schuster, Executive Director of PMN, “In addition to providing a vehicle for local voices and local content, PMN can bring resources to our friends and neighbors that might otherwise not find an outlet among the commercial broadcasters in the area.”
Illustrative Mathematics and SchoolKit have developed videos for 96 episodes - 24 episodes each for students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 (Algebra 1).
The broadcast schedule will be Monday - Friday on PMN Discover, starting Monday, August 10, 2020. More lessons are currently being added and the schedule will update accordingly.
2:00pm - Grade 6
2:30pm - Grade 7
3:00pm - Grade 8
3:30pm - Algebra
Discover is available on Charter 191, AT&T Uverse 99, publicmedianet.org, and through the Public Media Network app on Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV.
Following the summer initiative, the episodes will continue to be utilized to help families engage students at home and/or to provide additional support to struggling students.
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