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STEM In Our Community: Resources for Engaged Learning. Ryan Saito, Linda Higashi, and Lynn Lum. How to navigate Webex. Today’s Targets. To develop an awareness of resources available in our community on Oahu that teachers could infuse into their curriculums.
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STEM In Our Community: Resources for Engaged Learning Ryan Saito, Linda Higashi, and Lynn Lum
Today’s Targets • To develop an awareness of resources available in our community on Oahu that teachers could infuse into their curriculums
The Hawaii STEMLearning Strategyand Network Improving and advancing the character of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education to prepare all students for the opportunities and challenges in our changing world.
What is STEM? midwestref.com loledservices.blogspot.com www.linuxfordevices.com www.flickr.com Science STEM education integrates the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics by using scientific inquiry and engineering design as unifying themes. Technology Engineering Math
America needs innovators! http://www.black-inventor.com/Otis-Boykin.asp www.hdwallpapers.in thomasedisonfacts.com www.wpclipart.com curiosity.discovery.com http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2004/lemelson-0428.html wownesia.com gregghake.wordpress.com www.time.com www.astronomyfactbook.com www.sciencecontrol.com www.thedetroitbureau.com www.patentplaques.com
Current and future jobs are requiring STEM skills to not only acquire the job, but to succeed in it
21st Century Skills • English language (spoken) • Reading comprehension (in English) • Writing in English (grammar, spelling, etc…) • Mathematics • Science • Government/Economics • Humanities/Arts • Foreign Languages • History/Geography Critical thinking/problem solving Oral communication Written communication Teamwork/collaboration Diversity Information technology Application Leadership Creativity/Innovation Life-long learning/self-direction Professional work ethics Ethics/Social responsibility Source: International Center for Leadership in Education
Learner Engagement How do we engage the students in learning?
What will happen if I show my students the world? They will see how learning is applicable to their lives. They will see the importance of learning the facts, concepts, and processes. They become active participants. They will start to make sense of their world by making connections. They will experience the world first hand by seeing and doing.
How to navigate the Vimeo site http://vimeo.com/38648407
HECO Click on the play button for the HECO video. If you are experiencing difficulties, contact us in the chat box. When you are finished watching the video, please respond in the chat box. We’ll see you back here in about 7 minutes.
Board of Water Supply Click on the play button for the Board of Water video. If you are experiencing difficulties, contact us in the chat box. When you are finished watching the video, please respond in the chat box. We’ll see you back here in about 4 minutes.
Aquapono Click on the play button for the Aquapono video. If you are experiencing difficulties, contact us in the chat box. When you are finished watching the video, please respond in the chat box. We’ll see you back here in about 1.5 minutes.
Center for Aerospace Education Move the vertical slide bar up until you see the Center for Aerospace Education video. Click on the play button for the CAE video. If you are experiencing difficulties, contact us in the chat box. When you are finished watching the video, please respond in the chat box. We’ll see you back here in about 4 minutes.
Living Art Marine Center Move the vertical slide bar until you can see the Living Art Marine Center video. Click on the play button for the Living Art Marine Center video. If you are experiencing difficulties, contact us in the chat box. When you are finished watching the video, please respond in the chat box. We’ll see you back here in about 2 minutes.
Other Sources… Live binder http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_shared_binder?id=363379 Access key: stem
Other Sources… You! Please add any information that you have about STEM community resources by filling out our Google form. Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHN1OFFaYjNYX3g3SlAtcFcxZGxZMnc6MQ
Q and A STEM Resources Any Questions?
Think About It You have the power to shape the minds of future upcoming leaders of our world. Thank you for your dedication, expertise and leadership!
Thank You! • HECO: Sam Nichols - Administrator • Board of Water Supply: Diane Moses – Community Relations Specialist, AuthurAiu – Community Relations Speacialist • Aquapono: Charles Palumbo - President • Center for Aerospace Education at Windward Community College: Joseph Ciotti – Director: Center for Aerospace Education C.A.E. • Living Art: Michelle Hsia – Education Associate • AND… • YOU!