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Defined STEM Trainer of Trainers. Jana Baxter Kevin Conner Michael Fierle. We would like to get to know you! What is your name? What do you do ?. What does STEM stand for? Science, Technology, Engineering, Math What does the National Research Council say?
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Defined STEM Trainer of Trainers Jana Baxter Kevin Conner Michael Fierle
We would like to get to know you! • What is your name? • What do you do?
What does STEM stand for? • Science, Technology, Engineering, Math • What does the National Research Council say? • Video: STEM Education-Tools to Change the World
What are the 21st Century Skills? • In small groups, brainstorm • Large group share • The Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework • http://www.p21.org
While viewing videolook for: • Content connections in relation to Academic Standards & Skill applications • Creativity & Innovation • Work Environment & Collaboration
Video: Using Virtual Technology to Assist in Rocket Design • Please take two minutes to independently document observations. • In groups, identify top 5 connections related to the area of focus. • Create a non-linguistic representation of your top 5 connections • Gallery walk of “expert groups”
Why is it important for students to have a strong background in STEM regardless of their lifelong aspirations?
Navigate Defined STEM • http://www.definedlearning.com/defined-stem.cfm
Search and share out • Search same thing 3 ways • Which way worked best for you? • Share one useful thing you found
Let’s Explore PDE SAS (Standards Aligned System) www.pdesas.org
Delving Deeper Into A Unit Working in Pairs: • Select a topic • Watch at least one video • Work through performance task • Work through literacy task • Complete “Unit Investigation” Worksheet
Delving Deeper Into A Unit Report out – whole group