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MN STEM 2.0 Frameworks Model for PLTW and Tech Ed

MN STEM 2.0 Frameworks Model for PLTW and Tech Ed. ITEEA Conference Long Beach CA March 2012. First: What exactly is STEM?. The Minnesota Department of Education uses the following definition of STEM:

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MN STEM 2.0 Frameworks Model for PLTW and Tech Ed

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  1. MN STEM 2.0 Frameworks Model for PLTW and Tech Ed ITEEA Conference Long Beach CA March 2012

  2. First: What exactly is STEM? The Minnesota Department of Education uses the following definition of STEM: “Integrated STEM Education is standards-based, best-practice instruction from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to explore relevant questions and problems based in the natural and designed world. It provides intentionally-designed, linked-learning experiences for students to apply and develop understandings of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics concepts and processes.”

  3. Rationale for Integrating Math and Science into PLTW and Tech Ed… • Students need the applied “real world” approach to math and science that tech ed and engineering can provide • Elective classes in general are on the “endangered species list”; those that support the core are likely to survive (Darwin…) • Tech ed and PLTW are perfect STEM integration environments

  4. Got STEM 1.0??

  5. STEM 2.0 ModelGot STEM 2.0?? Lindstrom 2010

  6. Funding partnerships for Phase I: Phase I for the MN Math and Science Frameworks and website - $742,000 MDE • Creation of Frameworks • Creation of STEM Teacher Center website • Phase II funders are being sought Phase I for PLTW Frameworks - $57,000 Kern Family Foundation • Phase II funders are being sought

  7. What’s in Phase II? STEM TC • Web 2.0 capability: • Community Conversations • Sharing of documents/resources/videos • Collaborative development area PLTW Frameworks • Replication of STEM TC Website and data entry • Web 2.0 capability

  8. Frameworks template for delivering the STEM 2.0 model…

  9. Frameworks template for delivering the STEM 2.0 model: the parts…

  10. www.scimathmn.org/stemtc

  11. The Tech Ed/Engineering Integration Documents • www.scimathmn.org/stemtc/resources • These documents map the original math and science Frameworks into a variety of tech ed and engineering classes • Organized by either course or standard* • * Only naturally fitting, fully addressed standards are targeted (NRC recommendation)

  12. The MN PLTW Frameworks: http://www.mnpltw.org/

  13. Frameworks Development ProcessPLTW Model • Identify writers (17 – paired by course) • Two training sessions • Select standards that match courses • Write first draft of each Framework • Send out for Postsecondary review • Revise • Send to editor • Revise • Final formatting with logos • Post to web as Word/PDF • All managed in Google Docs

  14. But, will Frameworks get used? • As of February 2012 (8 months after the launch of the MN Math Science Frameworks website - MN STEM Teacher Center) we are up to 65,000 page views per month • On March 16 2012 the STEM Teacher Center is being awarded the “Most Innovative Program Delivery” for a nonprofit by the MN Council of Nonprofits DOT ORG awards • The PLTW Frameworks are launching in March 2012

  15. Next Steps… • Get the word out on this resource • Provide training on use of the Frameworks • Complete Phase II for both projects • Update Frameworks as standards change • Integrate the Common Core mathematics and NGSS Science standards over time • Seek funding for all of the above…

  16. Contact Us • Gary Gronquist – MN Technology and Engineering Educators Association (MTEEA) Executive Director and PLTW Project Director: ggronquist@comcast.net • Dr. Mike Lindstrom – MTEEA Professional Growth Chair and MN Math and Science Frameworks Project Director: mike.r.lindstrom@gmail.com

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