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N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

Al Byers Assistant Executive Director Government Partnerships and e-Learning. Science Objects & The NSTA Learning Center. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N.

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N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

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  1. Al Byers Assistant Executive Director Government Partnerships and e-Learning Science Objects &The NSTA Learning Center N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  2. PurposePresent an overview of NSTA’s Science Objects: free just-in-time discrete learning objects to help educators learn core science content viaThe NSTA Learning Center Turning Ideas into Reality:Session Purpose N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  3. Agenda Introductions The Professional Development Landscape Science Objects andThe NSTA Learning Center What do you think break-out groups? Closing Questions and Answers Turning Ideas into Reality:Agenda Review N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  4. Time is short… what do you want to gain from this session?(sticky notes) Introductions Grade Level? Subjects Teach? Role in Education? Turning Ideas into Reality:Participant Needs and Audience Survey N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  5. Who is NSTA? 501 C3 non-profit association Been in existence for over 60 years Conferences, Publications, Membership Services: 55,000 members Professional DevelopmentProducts and Classroom Resources Scale, Science Content, Standards Turning Ideas into Reality:National Science Teachers Association N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  6. How Do You Imbibe PD? How do you currently receive PD? How many total hours of PD a year? What delivery method do you prefer? What is the best PD experience you have had and why or the worst and why? How does your PD work towards recertification and “Highly Qualified” status? Turning Ideas into Reality:The Professional Development Landscape N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  7. Turning Ideas into Reality:The Professional Development Landscape What we know—Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Professional Development: NSF Local Systemic Change Core 10 Year EvaluationK-8 Weaknesses (75,000 data points) • What % of classrooms portrayed science as dynamic body of knowledge? Only 24% N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  8. Turning Ideas into Reality:The Professional Development Landscape What we know—NSF Local Systemic Change Core 10 Year Evaluation Teachers of Science with less then 16 hours of PD inScience Education in last 3 years • What % at K-4 level? • What % at 5-8 level? • What % at 9-12 level? 76% 57% 32% Bottom Line:Clear need for more PD to address teacher needs. PD needs to be more efficient and effective to address scale N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  9. NSTA’s Solution: N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  10. NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  11. NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  12. NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  13. Sample Interactives from various Science Objects • Air Track • Seismic Waves N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  14. The Solution:NSTA SciPacks

  15. 5-10 Hour Discrete On-line Learning Experience • Contains 3-5 Science Objects, plus • Provides individualized email support • Contains a Pedagogical Implications component • Includes the opportunity for certification via a final assessment

  16. 5-10 hour learning experience Posttest graded AssessmentforentireScience Object Intro Assessment Quiz 15E: ”Evaluate” KeyIdea 1 PI Cycle Repeats 5 E Learning Cycle Formative No Grade Pedagogical Implications Graded Revisits Phenomenon

  17. Discuss need & challenge Present NSTA solution Science Objects SciPacks Present a PD system to support solution on a national scale Turning Ideas into Reality:NSTA e-PD Portal N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  18. Pedagogical Implications Component N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  19. Support Options for SciPacks • Orientation/Navigation Support(how to navigation SciPack) • Technical Support Help Desk(issues accessing content) • Subject Matter Expert Wizard(intelligent coach via email) • Discussion Board(focused within to each Science Object) N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  20. Orientation Content N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  21. NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  22. NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  23. NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  24. Ask the Wizard N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  25. NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  26. Products and Services My Prof. Develop.Plan reminder MyCalendar MyPortfolio MyLibrary TeacherPDIndexer connector document MyTranscript Vetted Agency & NGO PD Opportunities District Report NSTACertification NSTA’s Solution:The NSTA Learning Center University Online Affiliates Online Journal Articles Face-to-Face PD SciPacks andScience Objects SciGuides Books and online Chapters Symposia PD Institutes N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  27. NSTA Products and Services My Prof. Develop.Plan reminder MyCalendar MyPortfolio MyLibrary TeacherProfile connector document MyTranscript Vetted Agency & NGO PD Opportunities School Report NSTACertification NSTA’s Solution:The e-PD Portal University Online Affiliates Online Journal Articles Face-to-Face PD SciPacks andScience Objects SciGuides Books and online Chapters Symposia PD Institutes N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  28. Turning Vision into Reality:What do You Think? Break Out Groups Questions • How might Science Objects and The NSTA Learning Center support your PD efforts? • What do you like? • What challenges and recommendations do you have?

  29. Address Scale/Impact on National Level Maintains Quality and Motivation Facilitates learning and assesses comprehension Is available on-demand 24-7-365 Is affordable and sustainable Turning Ideas into Reality:The NSTA Learning Center N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

  30. The NSTA Learning Center:Reinventing Reform • … getting all science teachers • the content they need, • when they need it.

  31. Thank You Al ByersEmail: abyers@nsta.orgPH: 703-312-9294 N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

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