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Problem Based Learning. Geospatial Technologies. ePortfolio & Web 2.0 Tools. Maryland STEM Portfolio Project (MSPP). Discovery Education Science. Service began early February 2011
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Problem Based Learning Geospatial Technologies ePortfolio & Web 2.0 Tools Maryland STEM Portfolio Project (MSPP)
Discovery Education Science • Service began early February 2011 • All teachers in each school where there is an MSPP grant participant received a passcode to set up their own account • Site-based Professional Development will be provided based on District request
Ideal Classroom Initiative Proposals • Proposals have been scored and ranked using a strictly adhered to detailed rubric • Based on currently available funds, first round of proposals have been awarded – 3 schools • Additional proposals have been included as part of the amendment request – including one ePortfolio award
Summer Academy PD Purpose: Revise and refine the STEM PBL units. Deepen understanding of elements. Areas of concentration: • Integration of technology into instruction • Components – Web 2.0, PBL, GeoSpatial • Application of Information Literacy
Summer Academy PD • ePortfolios – benefits and purposes • Sustainability for grant elements • PBL components • Assessment of PBL • Use of GPS and GIS software