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
Early Math instruction for all learners
Webinar, March 26th, 2-3pm
The Webinar is organized by:
Patti Curtis
Robert Noyce/Ellen Lettvin STEM Education Fellow
Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov/STEM
edstream.ed.gov/webcast/Play/05eaee4cbe3c462880725d0ca56b894e1d
STEM integration research
www.nap.edu/read/18612/chapter/5 (maybe check out chpt 3, reviewing the research)
stemeducationjournal.springeropen.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s40594-018-0101-z
- Stem integration article from Michigan Tech 2018
Read "STEM Integration in K-12 Education: Status, Prospects, and an Agenda for Research" at NAP.edu
www.nap.edu
Read chapter 3 Integrated STEM Education Experiences: Reviewing the Research: STEM Integration in K-12 Education examines current efforts to connect the S...MS and HS Computer Science Opportunities (Scholarships Available)
The MiSTEM Network is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2020-21 Code.org computer science middle school and high school workshops. This is an awesome opportunity to dive into Code.org’s curriculum resources, develop your computer science skills, and bring computer science opportunities to your school district. This nine day professional learning series equips educators with the ability to teach a middle school computer science course or AP Computer Science Principles for high school students.
If you have any questions, either visit Mi-Coding.com or email the program manager Larry Wyn at wynlar@gvsu.edu.
Information is provided below for this opportunity.
AP Computer Science Principles & Computer Science Discoveries Workshop
This is a nine day workshop series where participants spend five consecutive days in the Summer 2020 with participants from all around the state and four days throughout the following school year in localized regions. These high-quality workshops offer year-round support for educators as they implement courses that are aligned to the Michigan Computer Science Standards. All facilitators are certified Code.org facilitators, educators, and CS experts.
Michigan Code.org Informational Website - Mi-Coding.com & Workshop Details
www.mi-coding.com/
Registration for the Workshop - code.org/educate/professional-learning/program-information?partner=23
Topics:
1. Program Features
2. Who Can Participate
3. Workshop Logistics
4. Workshop Costs
5. Application/Registration Link
Program Features
• Teaching and Learning in Context - Participants engage with the curriculum both as instructors and as learners.
• Cohesive Set of Resources - The workshop and curriculum flow seamlessly together, empowering teachers to deliver the course with confidence.
• A Collaborative, Participant-Centric Approach - Teachers and facilitators will have the opportunity to share their expertise from the field, giving participants a chance to learn from everyone in the room.
Who Can Participate
The CS Discoveries (6th-10th) and CS Principles (9th-12th) workshops are open to educators who are interested in teaching the Code.org courses. No prior computer science experience is required to attend the workshops. After attending the five day Summer workshop, educators will feel confident to plan and instruct the courses. On-going workshops throughout the school year provides educators additional support on each unit. In order to receive scholarships for the workshop, we require that administration provide a statement that the participant will be teaching at least a portion of the course in the 2020-21 school year.
Workshop Logistics
Participants can choose from either the Statewide TeacherCon event in Grand Rapids or the Local Workshop at Macomb ISD for the Summer 5-day session.
Summer Option #1 - Statewide TeacherCon
Dates: July 19-24, 2020
Location: JW Marriott/GVSU, Grand Rapids, Mi (Google Maps)
Includes: Lodging, breakfast, lunch, & materials
Summer Option #2 - Local Workshop
Dates: July 6-10, 2020
Location: Macomb ISD, 44001 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038 (Google Maps)
Includes: Lodging, breakfast, lunch, & materials
School Year Support Workshops
Dates: 4 days throughout the school year - To Be Determined (Weekday & Weekend options)
Locations: Based on participant locations. Online options available.
Workshop Costs
As part of the registration process, all participants must fill out an application and be approved to attend the workshop. The program fee for the workshop series is $2,500. Full scholarships will be provided to many Michigan teachers through funding by the MiSTEM Network. *Cost should not be a prohibiting factor, please contact wynlar@gvsu.edu with any questions that you may have*
Application/Registration code.org/educate/professional-learning/program-information?partner=23
Application Link - Apply soon! Limited seats available!
All participants are required to fill out an application as part of the registration process. As part of the process, the administrator will have to sign off on the application to show that the participant will be teaching a portion of the course the following school year. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the program manager, Larry Wyn, at wynlar@gvsu.edu.
Michigan Code.org Informational Website - Mi-Coding.com & Workshop Details
www.mi-coding.com/
Registration for the Workshop - code.org/educate/professional-learning/program-information?partner=23
www.mi-coding.com
Multiple K-12 Michigan teachers are transforming their community and school culture by leveraging Code.org resources. Across the state of Michigan, these teachers are committed to teach middle and...4 types of STEM schools
www.nap.edu/catalog/13230/successful-stem-education-a-workshop-summary
www.nap.edu/catalog/13158/successful-k-12-stem-education-identifying-effective-approaches-in-science
- Appears to be some of the original research
www.nap.edu/catalog/13509/monitoring-progress-toward-successful-k-12-stem-education-a-nation
- Focus monitoring progress for key performance indicators
Successful STEM Education: A Workshop Summary
www.nap.edu
Download a PDF of "Successful STEM Education" by the National Research Council for free.STEM Facility Planning: Revamping a current building or designing a new one.
www.massschoolbuildings.org/building/Ed_Facility_Planning#ste_learning_spaces
Central Park Elementary School (Midland, Mi) www.cpe.midlandps.org/
and
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvZ3lZM3duc
Educational Facility Planning | Massachusetts School Building Authority
www.massschoolbuildings.org
The MSBA recognizes the importance of educational programming, especially as it relates to the effective planning, design, and construction of adaptable school facilities. A comprehensive educational program will help inform school designs that are responsive to current teaching and learning practic...Research project studying inclusive STEM-focused High Schools
Archived webinar presentation by Erin Peters-Burton from George Mason University titled “STEM Schools: Critical Components and Models of Successful STEM-Focused Schools.”
Here is the website for the study: ospri.research.gwu.edu/
The website includes a STEM inventory that can be used by schools to improve STEM education programs. It was developed based on 14 critical components that characterize inclusive STEM schools based on their case studies of eight schools.
OSPrI | The George Washington University
ospri.research.gwu.edu
Resources to learn more about the OSPrI project and to learn more about other research being done in the area of STEM education.GIS course registration. If you are having trouble accessing the registration page from the previous post, try this direct link:
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FREE GIS course for Educators in Southeast Michigan including 34 SCECHs and $500 (starts February 29th)
The registration glitch is fixed now.
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1574 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Classroom - F2F should appear
It's not too late to register for the upcoming GIS in the Classroom professional development course for teachers in SE Michigan! Earn up to 34 SCECH credits and up to $500 in compensation for completing the course modules, while learning how you can incorporate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into your curriculum to engage students in new ways. Course details below:
FREE: Upcoming GIS course for Educators in Southeast Michigan (Wayne RESA)
1574 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Classroom
The Marshal Plan for Talent - Geospatial Technologies Talent Consortium Project Professional Development Team works with teachers, students and GIS Professionals to learn about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills and resources to integrate local data into curriculum and place-based learning for classroom instruction.
This is the first in a series, including two face to face sessions and several on-line courses. The course includes two Face to Face sessions (Saturday, February 29, 2020 and Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Wayne RESA), with a series of online modules and three 60 minute online evening support sessions in the interim. GIS in the Classroom is focused on the tools and resources available for map building, data collection, story mapping, and ArcGIS account set up. We will also look at additional access to professional GIS training for both teachers and students.
Again, the registration glitch is fixed now.
Please go to:
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Click on the “Register for Events” link
On the search page that opens, type 1574 into the “Keyword” box
1574 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Classroom - F2F should appear
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Artificial Intelligence Workshop for Teachers, only $10
Calling all early adopters, STEM consultants, STEM coordinators, and educators who are interested in playing with coding with students! Join the new global movement to learn the ins and outs of technology that is changing our world quickly. We use artificial intelligence all the time: Maps and Waze lead us down recommended routes, YouTube and Netflix recommend what we should watch next, facial recognition software is being used by governments around the world, and it's helping doctors diagnose diseases more accurately. How it works is not a secret! Come to open up the black box, create, and explore ways to get students involved in real world problem solving with machine learning tools (easier to use than it sounds!) and elementary coding.
Join us at Wayne RESA for an interactive session with presenter Rebecca Anderson from Technovation for Building Problem Solvers Through Artificial Intelligence and Coding Education on 3/9/20 from 8:30 – 2:30.
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Webinar: Supporting Shifts in Science Teaching and Learning in Five Dimensions
Monday, February 24th, 2PM CST
Join us to learn about a process for designing and implementing a 5-dimensional context-aligned teacher observation tool. Douglas Watkins, Denver Public Schools High-School Science Curriculum Specialist, will share his experiences in developing, contextualizing to local infrastructure, and applying an observation and evaluation tool that promotes instructional coherence and a shift toward the vision described in A Framework for k-12 Science Education across the district. Douglas will share his successes and challenges and provide time for participants to ask questions.
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Speaker: Douglas A. Watkins, Denver Public Schools
Bio: Douglas A. Watkins is a science curriculum specialist in a large, urban school district, Denver Public Schools (DPS). His work in that capacity includes partnering with CU Boulder researchers through a Research-Practice Partnership (iHub). He is a co-author of the iHub Biology curriculum and works with school districts across the nation to provide professional development for its use. Motivated by his current position within DPS, where he has served for four years, after spending ten years in the classroom, Watkins enrolled at CU Boulder’s College of Education Graduate Program and is currently working on a master’s degree in Learning Sciences and Human Behavior. His area of scholarly interest includes sociolinguistics and teacher learning.
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Webinar: Supporting Shifts in Science Teaching and Learning in Five Dimensions
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Join us to learn about a process for designing and implementing a 5-dimensional context-aligned teacher observation tool. Douglas Watkins, Denver Public Schools High-School Science Curriculum Specialist, will share his experiences in developing, contextualizing to local infrastructure, and applying....