STEM: The Cohesive Learning Paradigm for ALL Students Shelby Robertson, Ph.D. Jayna Jenkins, Ed.D.

Introductions/Agenda  Welcome, Introductions  Why STEM? How STEM relates to College and Career Readiness  What is STEM?  Engineering Design Challenge  The “what”  Hands on learning!  Professional Development and Resources for STEM  Local call to action AGENDA

Participants in this session will be able to:  Identify ways to increase the participation of SWD in STEM programs through the use of effective and innovative instructional practices such as engineering design challenges  Develop an awareness of the Math Science Partnership (MSP) available in districts  Inspire dialogue and sharing of identified resources for developing rigorous STEM model lessons and engineering design challenges  To organize local planning efforts to improve partnerships and efforts to improve integration and implementation of STEM opportunities for students Outcomes

Show of hands, which one (below) is an example of an engineering challenge?

Recent and Projected Growth

Students with Disabilities Data

21 st Century Learner College and Career Readiness & Success Center LinkCollege and Career Readiness & Success Center Link ⌫

Myth of the Average ???

 Struggling students are no exception — they will need the same types of knowledge and skills, and will often require additional supports to be successful.

 Although many students with LD have average to above average intelligence, many face challenges acquiring information and demonstrating their knowledgebase.  Solution: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Supporting Academic Tasks

 This body of knowledge can then be applied to instructional design and help educators create courses where lectures, discussions, visual aids, videos, printed materials, web resources and field work are accessible to all students.  Rather than focus on adapting things for an individual at a later time, an accessible product, activity, or environment is created from the beginning. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

 STEM Literacy  Calculation  Audible Lab Equipment  Displaying Data in Multiple Formats  Making Connections  Staying on Track  Serious Games  Virtual Labs  Virtual Field Trips  Webquests Supports for STEM Instruction

STEM: THE BASICS

 What constitutes a STEM Program of Study?  What does a STEM Program include?  Who should be included in STEM Programs? STEM 101

STEM programs in Florida's Public Schools must embrace the integration of technology and engineering in science and mathematics. What constitutes a STEM Program of Study?

Defining STEM in Florida

 A curriculum driven by problem-solving, discovery and exploratory learning  Technology provides creative and innovative ways to solve problems and apply what has been learned  Independent and collaborative research projects embedded in the curricula.  Collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills Opportunities for mentoring by business, industry, and research organization leaders. What does a STEM Program include?

Access to STEM programs should not be limited… Who should be included in STEM Programs?

Engineering Design Challenges

 Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure  The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top  Use as Much or as Little of the Kit  Break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape  The Challenge Lasts 18 minutes Engineering Design Challenge

18 Minutes… and GO!

 Focus on anticipating and addressing student thinking  Include innovative instructional practices  Incorporate 21 st Century Skills  Connects disciplines  Provides opportunities for collaboration  Includes mentoring/coaching Effective PD

STEM in Florida Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support

FCR–STEM and its partners are building FCR– STEMLearn, a comprehensive program to deepen teachers’ knowledge of mathematics and science, to establish collaborative lesson study teams at their schools and to enhance their capacity to teach challenging courses in these critical fields.FCR– STEMLearn

The FCR–STEM Conferences create a high-quality professional development opportunity for hundreds of Florida’s K-12 math and science educators to engage world-class researchers and experts who share the latest developments in STEM education. The 2015 FCR–STEM Conference — the largest of its kind in Florida — will be December in Orlando. Registration will open soon. FCR-STEM Conference

Purpose: To increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers through partnerships between school districts and the STEM faculty of higher-education institutions. Math Science Partnerships (MSP) Program

Math Science Partnership Grant

District Examples

 CPALMS CPALMS  FCR-STEM FCR-STEM  Florida STEM Strategic Plan Florida STEM Strategic Plan  GEOSET GEOSET Florida Resources for STEM

Goal 1: Increase the percentage of students successful at each level (PK‐12 and postsecondary, including career and technical, undergraduate and graduate) to ensure our diverse population is:  Capable of conducting real‐world STEM projects and inquiry  Capable of authentic and collaborative problem solving  Proficient in applying multidisciplinary knowledge and skills through STEM  Proficient in English and other languages in order to succeed on a global scale  Knowledgeable about and interested in STEM careers ~ 20Strategic%20Plan%20v%203a.pdf Florida STEM Strategic Plan

The Global Educational Outreach for Science, Engineering and Technology (GEOSET) project is producing educational modules that support teacher instruction of math and science concepts via the Internet. These modules include a variety of formats, such as interviews with Nobel laureate scientists, PowerPoint presentations and photos. They use a variety of Internet technologies, such as Video on Demand (VOD), video web conferencing and audio and video podcasts.

AccessSTEM  The Alliance for Students with Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics  The purpose of AccessSTEM is to increase the participation of people with disabilities in STEM careers. m/overview/about-accessstem-project National Resource

 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology  National Resource

 Using Multimedia Tools to Help Students Learn Science Using Multimedia Tools to Help Students Learn Science  Universal Design for Learning in a Digital Multimedia Environment Universal Design for Learning in a Digital Multimedia Environment  Learning with Multimedia Agents Learning with Multimedia Agents  Learning Mathematics with Virtual Manipulatives Learning Mathematics with Virtual Manipulatives  Learning with Computer Games and Simulations Learning with Computer Games and Simulations  Learning to Read with Multimedia Materials Learning to Read with Multimedia Materials  Using Multimedia Tools to Help Students Learn Science Using Multimedia Tools to Help Students Learn Science  Multimedia Instruction for Students Who Are Deaf Multimedia Instruction for Students Who Are Deaf  Multimedia Instruction of Social Skills Multimedia Instruction of Social Skills  Multimedia Geography Instruction Multimedia Geography Instruction  Multi-User Virtual Environments for Education Multi-User Virtual Environments for Education Additional Resources

 Where will you find resources in your own districts?  What is your role in local action plan to implement STEM efforts for students with disabilities? Next Steps

 Science Science  Technology Technology  Engineering Engineering  Math Math Standards Support

 Assessment Assessment  Florida Association of Mathematics Supervisors (FAMS) Florida Association of Mathematics Supervisors (FAMS)  Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM) Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM)  Grants, Competitions, and other Funding Opportunities Grants, Competitions, and other Funding Opportunities  Mathematics Resources Mathematics Resources  Podcasts, Vodcasts, Online meeting archives and Notes Podcasts, Vodcasts, Online meeting archives and Notes  Presidential Awards for Excellence Presidential Awards for Excellence  Professional Development Opportunities Professional Development Opportunities  Student Competitions and Opportunities Student Competitions and Opportunities  Sunshine State Scholars Program Sunshine State Scholars Program Instructional Support

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