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A Joint Endeavor: VBCPS/NIA/NASA LaRC

21 st Century Teaching and Learning The Demonstration Site for Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM). A Joint Endeavor: VBCPS/NIA/NASA LaRC. Launching the Project. What is MODSIM? a tool used by industry and education

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A Joint Endeavor: VBCPS/NIA/NASA LaRC

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  1. 21st Century Teaching and Learning The Demonstration Site for Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM) A Joint Endeavor: VBCPS/NIA/NASA LaRC

  2. Launching the Project What is MODSIM? • a tool used by industry and education • is an “engine for economic development” in Hampton Roads • MODSIM Education and Training Advisory Panel • includes representatives from the business, K-20+ education, government, industry, and training communities of Hampton Roads

  3. Year One: BUILD AWARENESS AND CAPACITY • Discipline-specific professional development activities (workshops) offered to all Region II school systems. • Games for Learning, April 2007 • Integrated Science, October 2007 • Algebra, February 2008 • Biology, April 2008 • Physics, June 2008

  4. Years Two and Three:DEMONSTRATION • Demonstration modeling and simulation site: • Ocean Lakes High School, VBCPS • Two year roll-out

  5. Goals/Timeline/Outcomes Goals/Timeline/Outcomes

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  8. Goals/Timeline/Outcomes Goals/Timeline/Outcomes

  9. Milestones Professional Development • Quarterly PD for teacher cadre: • STELLA • Excelets • Scratch • Mentorship Opportunities/Year 2 Research Component • Three areas of focus • Attitudinal survey of students • Effectiveness study • Needs assessment for teachers • Grant writing • VBCPS Research and Evaluation Support

  10. Milestones Building Awareness • MODSIM World Conference • Kaleidoscope • VBCPS Assistant Superintendents’ Workshop • VAST, VASCD, VSTE • MODSIM Wiki • Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC)

  11. Next Steps Increase resources Increase demonstration sites within VBCPS Increase shadowing sites within Region 2 and elsewhere Online PD

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