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CPATH Research Experiences for Teachers

CPATH Research Experiences for Teachers. Kera Johnson Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow National Science Foundation Computer & Information Science & Engineering Division Of Computer & Network Systems. Research Experiences for Teachers. CPATH Research Experiences for Teachers.

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CPATH Research Experiences for Teachers

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  1. CPATHResearch Experiences for Teachers Kera Johnson Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow National Science Foundation Computer & Information Science & Engineering Division Of Computer & Network Systems Research Experiences for Teachers

  2. CPATH Research Experiences for Teachers • Purpose • Bridge the divide between K-12 and institutions of higher learning • Vision • Teachers become a part of research teams giving the higher ed CS community ability to connect with K-12 environments through a variety of disciplines. • Teachers do research on the connections between the CPATH projects and their curricula and implement CT units in their classes. Research Experiences for Teachers

  3. RET Activities • Summer Research (6 weeks) • Professional Development • School Year Implementation • CPATH RET Meeting • National Meeting/Conference • Contribute to RET Teacher Portal Research Experiences for Teachers

  4. 2009-2010 RET Teachers • 9 CPATH Projects • 20 RET Teachers • Variety of K-12 Subjects • Mathematics (all levels) • Science (physics, chemistry, biology, etc.) • Technology Education • Computer Science • Special Education • Music • Instructional Technology Research Experiences for Teachers

  5. Sample 2009-2010 RET Projects Middle Tennessee StateA Real-World, Project-Based Computer Science Curriculum University of Massachusetts LowellPerformamatics Research: • Computer-aided materials connecting math to CT • CS students implement design Activities: 1. Math Text • Focuses on understanding & using algebraic vocabulary • Units of study: Linear Equations & Their Graphs, Quadratic Equations and Functions 2. Bug Zapper • Promotes CT by creating situations where students must establish an order of hierarchy, recognize unnecessary information, and create a best solution Research: • Constructionist theories of learning • Role of music in society and culture • Impact of technology on experiencing & creating music Activities: 1. Scratch • After school Video Game Design and Programming Club 2. Audacity • Implementation of a sound system in performance music rooms • Development of podcasts Research Experiences for Teachers

  6. 1st ANNUAL MEETING 2010 RET Meeting March 4th – 5th Arlington, VA Research Experiences for Teachers

  7. RET Meeting DAY 1 • Jeannette Wing on CT in K-12 • Collaborative Portal • EF Program • Challenges/Successes • Focus Groups Research Experiences for Teachers

  8. RET Meeting DAY 2 • CS Ed Week • National Lab Day/AP Testing • K-12 Teacher Opportunities • Poster Session • Social Networking & K-12 Research Experiences for Teachers

  9. RET Meeting Outcomes • Teachers have better understanding of CT • Teachers provided feedback on RET Teacher Portal • Generated ideas for CT integration in K-12 • Established network of educators • Ongoing teacher collaborations • Feedback for NSF and PIs • Pictures to promote RET program Research Experiences for Teachers

  10. Recommendations for PIs • Provide teacher with information regarding: • NSF CPATH program and goals • Your CPATH project • Computational Thinking • Clearly define and communicate: • Proposed RET project’s purpose/goals • Required teacher activities • Expectations for teacher to implement CT activities during school year Research Experiences for Teachers

  11. PI  Teacher Connections • PI should try to determine specific limitations of teachers’ K-12 environment and district guidelines • More collaboration between PI and RET teacher to plan CT activities to be integrated • Work with RET teacher to better understand students’ needs and which CT activities best meet these needs • PIs encouraged to visit teachers’ classrooms (spring semester) • Work with teachers on conference attendance and presentation/poster ideas Research Experiences for Teachers

  12. Additional Feedback • RET teachers want an early, in-depth introduction to Computational Thinking (i.e. the Big Picture) • FAQ document for RET teachers • Sample RET projects (posted on RET teacher portal) • Successful use of graduate students to bridge gap between K-12 and institution • Most positive feedback from teachers who • Worked closely with PI and/or institution throughout RET experience • Were made to feel apart of the CPATH project team • Made meaningful contributions to CPATH project • Participated in planning/developing CT activities, as well as implementation Research Experiences for Teachers

  13. 2010 - 2011 RET Program • NSF planning already underway • Plans to have 40-50 teachers • Communicating with teachers beginning in early summer • Planning for next year’s RET Meeting to take place in Fall • Supported by incoming Einstein Fellow • Soliciting your feedback on how to improve the RET program Research Experiences for Teachers

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