Maryland STEM Portfolio Project (MSPP) Problem Based Learning Geospatial Technologies ePortfolio & Web 2.0 Tools

Agenda 1. Welcome – Introduction of new grant manager, Sara Eger 1. Agenda 2. Overview and Status Updates 3. Academies – Dates and Locations (daily schedules in Wiki) 4. Equipment and Options for Learning Teams 5. Incomplete teams and non-publics 6. Next Steps

MSPP: Building Statewide Capacity to Improve Teaching & Learning in STEM ePortfolio & Web 2.0 Tools Problem Based Learning Geospatial Technologi es Problem Based Learning Geospatial Technologies Information Literacy and Effective Use of a Research Model Best Practices Model and District STEM Initiatives PD: Instructional Coaches, Learning Teams, & Academies

Overview and Status Update Provided for Learning Team members at Academies –Teacher/Student copies of two textbooks (“Issues Investigations” and “Mapping Our World”) –8 gig flash drive containing data needed for lessons –Notebook of lessons –A supportive environment

Regions Using Hotels Hotel booking process – for only counties where this is applicable Participants will be provided $25/day if food is not already arranged Accommodations/food for other academies will require contracts and/or invoices

Overview and Status Updates To Dos for each county: –purchase a GPS unit for each Learning Team member and 29 GPS units for each Learning Team member’s class –purchase two AA batteries for each GPS unit (total of 60– 2 teacher, 58 students) –purchase 58 eight gig flash drives for students (daily use and one back-up)

Academies RegionCountiesDatesLocation 1Washington, Allegany, Garrett, Carroll, Frederick July 21, 22, 26-29Washington County Technical High School 2Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Howard, Queen Anne’s July 14, 15, 19-22Arlington Echo 3Harford, Baltimore County, Cecil, Kent August 4, 5, 9-12Harford Glen 4Prince George’s, Calvert, St. Mary’s, Montgomery, Charles July 13-15, 19-21Howard B. Owens Science Center 5Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Talbot July 14, 15, 19-22University of Maryland Eastern Shore

A survey will be available during academies reflect each teacher’s equipment needs Results shared to help determine purchases county contacts, instructional coaches regional leads Learning Team Participants Equipment & Options

Learning Team Participants Equipment 30 GPS units standard pack for all participants A lump sum of $5,250 per participant has been allocated for equipment purchases (prices are estimates - see other options on next slide): – Laptop computer ($1,800) – Interactive whiteboard device ($1,200) – Wireless adaptor ($200) – Document camera ($1000) – LCD projector ($800) – Flip HD video camera ($250)

Learning Team Participants Options Optional Equipment (this list may grow): – Mounting of Equipment – Equipment cart to house laptop, document camera, and projector – Audio enhancement system – Student response clickers – “Short throw” projector – Dual platform software for Macintosh * For counties wishing to include equipment not on the list, a justification will be required stating how the equipment will support grant goals. Please send to Sara for approval.

Incomplete Teams and Non-Publics If you do not have a complete team with 6 members, your C-125 will be adjusted accordingly Keep the non-public school team members informed and included in all activities Non-publics are included in your C-125 figures. Your budget folks will need to create separate account numbers for them

Next Steps 1.Conduct Summer Academies – remember that the model lesson is designed to show the participants how to use and incorporate the various components, software, strategies and hardware. use/modify the model lessons or create their own lessons based upon grade, content, or IDT using county STEM initiatives that incorporate all components 2.C-125’s submitted 3.Order equipment 4.Professional Development Plan completed and shared 5.The next teleconference is scheduled for August 19 th, 9–10 AM

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