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Engineer Notebooks

Engineer Notebooks. Summer Training 2014. Clear Target:. I can organize challenge units using an Engineer Notebook. Engineer Notebook (ENB). ENBs are a non-negotiable part of STEM Integration. ENBs are a way to… Efficiently connect the math and science classes

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Engineer Notebooks

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  1. Engineer Notebooks Summer Training 2014

  2. Clear Target: • I can organize challenge units using an Engineer Notebook.

  3. Engineer Notebook (ENB) • ENBs are a non-negotiable part of STEM Integration. • ENBs are a way to… • Efficiently connect the math and science classes • Document the EDP for challenges • Record progress and data • Model what actual scientists do

  4. Engineer Notebook (ENB) • Can be an interactive resource • Can be a powerful learning tool • Should be used frequently • Should be personal for students • Should be structured

  5. ENBs help teachers to… • Guide students through the EDP and challenges. • Be purposeful and explicit about math and science integration. • Periodically and systematically check students’ progress and understanding of the challenge (formative assessment). • As a formative assessment, ENBs are very versatile, as they offer several opportunities to assess many different aspects of student learning (understanding, processes, writing, reflection, etc.) • Connection to literacy with writing. • Encourage active learning.

  6. ENBs help students to… • Organize their progress, learning, and thoughts through the EDP and challenge. • Better recognize and understand the math and science integration. • Record their research and data. • Be more purposeful, accountable, and reflective about their learning. • Engage in authentic scientific processes. • Use evidence as they participate in Accountable Talk and develop their writing skills. • Make their learning visible. • Gain confidence in their learning through trial-and-error and reflection.

  7. ENBs help students to… • Progress through their thinking:

  8. Notebook Must-Haves • Identifiable – Student name on front and first page. • Teacher/class/other information too? • Table of Contents with numbered pages. • Way to distinguish different sections. • Way for students to reflect on and connect their learning.

  9. Flexibility (options for teacher and student use) • Although ENBs are a non-negotiable part of STEM Integration, how your school implements and uses the ENBs is up to your STEM team. • For example: • what kind of notebook to use • how to organize the notebook • how to use the notebook in math and science classes • Use pencils/pens/highlighters/post-it notes? • Today, you will experience some suggested strategies.

  10. The million dollar question… • How do I grade the ENB? • School level (team ) decision • Many options for formative and summative assessment • Consider this: When you grade the ENB, the shift of focus (for students) moves from student ownership of personal learning (intrinsic) to chasing the carrot (extrinsic). • Which do we really want? • Can you provide a deliverable external to the ENB? • If we can instill a sense of ownership for students, we will actually have to grade less.

  11. A deeper way to think about ENBs… • The ENB is not a finished product– but instead: • a work-in-progress • a place for reflection, observation, and sense-making • a way to reveal student thinking • It is an avenue for communication and feedback. • Teacher to student • Student to teacher • Student to student • Teacher to parent • Student to parent

  12. Let’s set up our notebooks… • Name/Title Page • Table of Contents • Name/Title page • Table of contents • Number pages • Reflection Page

  13. Reflection Question What have you learned today that will change the way you set up your students’ ENBs?

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