LIVE INTERACTIVE YOUR DESKTOP Start recording—title slide—1 of 3 1 March 25, :30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Eastern time Preparing for the 2013 STEM Forum & Expo— Part I: Calling First-Time Presenters! Presented by: Tanisha Wesby

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Introducing today’s presenter… Introducing today’s presenters Tanisha Wesby 2013 Chair, STEM Forum & Expo Steering Committee Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet Elementary School, Nashville, Tennessee 4

CALLING FIRST-TIME PRESENTERS! (PART I) 5

AGENDA 1. Welcome 2. Norms 3. Committee Introduction 4. Webinar Purpose 5. STEM Forum & Expo 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) 6

Welcome! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to participate in the NSTA STEM Forum & Expo webinar. 7

Webinar Norms 1. The webinar will begin and end on time. 2. Participation and questions are encouraged throughout the webinar. 3. Positive thinking! 4. Have fun! 8

Steering Committee Tanisha Wesby John Quinn First Grade Teacher Executive Director STEM Dept. of Curriculum Instruction Committee Chair Administration Strand Amy Bodin Shaun Bates Instructional Data Coach Science Education Consultant PreK-2 Strand Honorary Steering Committee Member Margie HawkinsDelores Howard Sixth-Grade Science TeacherAssistant Executive Director Grades 6-9 StrandConferences and Meetings National Science Teachers Association Mijana Lockard Resource Trainer Specialist Grades 3-5 Strand Jennifer Martin Enrichment STEM Coordinator STEM Partnerships with PreK-Middle Grades Eric Wilson STEM Specialist Grades Strand 9

What is the purpose of the STEM Forum & Expo? 2013 NSTA STEM Forum & Expo Goals: Tools and Partnership Implementing PreK-12 STEM Instruction Applying PreK-12 STEM Instruction Sustaining PreK-12 STEM Instruction through partnership Definition of STEM: STEM is an integrated discipline that removes the traditional barriers between science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and instead focuses on innovation and the applied process of designing solutions to complex contextual problems using current tools and technologies. 10

What’s the purpose of this webinar? 1. To answer questions 2. To ease concerns 3. To help prepare for the forum 11

FAQ’s How many people can I expect to be in my session? Since NSTA does not require participants to register for sessions, it is difficult to gauge an average number. Based on previous conferences, presenters could expect an average of participants; however, please be prepared if numbers increase. How long will each workshop last? Sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes. What technology will be available to presenters? Teacher sessions are scheduled in rooms with a LCD projector and a screen. Will each physical space have internet access? Each room will not have internet access; if your session requires the use of the internet, please Limited space is available, so please submit an IMMEDIATELY! 12

FAQ’s If I need materials shipped, then should I ship the materials to my hotel or to the convention center? It is best to have materials shipped to your hotel; however, contact the hotel to find out information about receiving and handling expenses. Will I need to prepare an evaluation for my session? NSTA will provide an online evaluation for participants to complete. Will presenters have access to a printer or copier? A printer or copier will not be available for presenters. NSTA encourages presenters to think “green” and provide websites, wikispaces, or blogs to access workshop materials. If presenters want to provide handouts, then they are encouraged to come prepared with the necessary copies. NSTA will not reimburse for copies. 13

FAQ’s How much time will be available for presenters to set-up before the session begins? There is a fifteen minute time span between each session. If another presenter is using the room prior to your session and you have a lot of materials, please note that the culture of the conferences have been to ask participants to help set-up necessary materials. Participants are always willing to provide an extra hand if needed! Should I expect participants from other strand areas to attend my session? Participants will be given information to help them navigate their professional needs during the forum. Since the forum is open to PreK-12 educators, presenters should prepare accordingly. 14

What questions do you have? 15

COMING NEXT… Part 2 of the webinar! Part II: How to Maximize Your Participation in the STEM Forum Date: Monday, March 25, 2013 Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) ** Please log back in to find out how you could win a free registration for you or your colleague ** 16

Thanks to today’s presenter! Introducing today’s presenters 17 Tanisha Wesby 2013 Chair, STEM Forum & Expo Steering Committee Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet Elementary School, Nashville, Tennessee

Thank you to the sponsor of today’s web seminar: This web seminar contains information about programs, products, and services offered by third parties, as well as links to third-party websites. The presence of a listing or such information does not constitute an endorsement by NSTA of a particular company or organization, or its programs, products, or services. Thank you to the sponsor of tonight’s web seminar—1 of 6 18

Thank you to NSTA administration—2 of 6 National Science Teachers Association David Evans, Ph.D., Executive Director Zipporah Miller, Associate Executive Director, Conferences and Programs NSTA Web Seminar Team Al Byers, Ph.D., Assistant Executive Director, e-Learning and Government Partnerships Brynn Slate, Manager, Web Seminars, Online Short Courses, and Symposia Jeff Layman, Technical Coordinator, Web Seminars, SciGuides, and Help Desk 19