Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 1 Stevens-NJ Community College Strategic Partnership Community College Pathways to Improved Teacher Preparation through Technology

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 2 CIESE Background Established in 1988 Pioneer (1993) in Internet in education Over $20 million in grants and contracts Programs in AZ, OH, FL, NJ, NY & Latin America Over 18,000 educators trained

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 3 NJCC Project Based on Existing USED PT3 Grant: Community College Pathways to Improved Teacher Preparation through Technology

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 4 Pathways Project Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) Grant October 1, 2003-September 30, 2006 Started project activity January 1, 2004 Award of $1,500,147

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 5 Project Goal “…to strengthen community college math, science, language arts and educational technology courses to ensure that they prepare preservice P-12 teachers to make effective use of innovative Internet-based tools and curriculum resources in the classroom.”

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 6 Impact Preservice Teachers & Other STEM Students 44% of US teachers took some/all of math and science coursework at community college Model effective use of technology in content courses to influence eventual classroom practice of next generation of teachers Infuse authentic, real-world resources into STEM coursework (“Unique & Compelling”)

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 7 USED Pathways Project Focus on real-world applications in science, math, educational technology, & language arts Savvy Cyber Professor: 26-hour, 8 session hybrid professional development program Library of Real World Learning Objects (RWLOs) 3 year program involving faculty from 33 community colleges

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 8 Curriculum Focus Telecollaboration Real-time data Engaging problems Authentic Learning Inquiry-based

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 9 How can the Internet benefit student learning in core subjects? Essential Question:

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 10 Internet-based Applications Weather Satellite images Historical Diaries Publishing Student Stories to the Web e-Pal Exchanges, Telecollaborative projects WebQuests Virtual Labs (Interactive Frog Dissection) Simulations Online Textbook Using Online Quizzes Finding Lesson Plans Publishing Student Lab Reports online Real-time data

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 11 Internet-based Applications Skill Level 21st Century Workforce Skills Advanced Partially ProficientAdvanced ProficientProficient Basic Online Quizzes Lesson Plans Online Textbook Simulations Virtual Labs Web Quests Historical Diary Student Web Page E-Pal / Telecollaborative Real-time Data Traditional Unique and Compelling Innovative

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 12 Unique & Compelling Applications Internet applications can provide a revolutionary new instructional tool that can create opportunities for students to engage in more authentic learning. Unique Cannot be done without Internet technologyCompelling Provides students with real world learning experiences

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 13 Unique & Compelling Applications  Real Time Data  Telecollaborative Projects  Student Publishing  Primary Source Data

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 14 Real World Learning Objects (RWLOs) Concise core instructional activities focused on discrete topics in higher ed Science, math, ed tech and lang. arts Incorporate Internet-based “unique & compelling” activities Easily used in similar courses at other institutions

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 15 Savvy Cyber Professor Goals Learn & incorporate new strategies for teaching Use and create RWLOs for use in CC courses Ultimately: Model new teaching strategies to pre-service teachers

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 16 Session Overview Session 1: Leveraging the Internet for Learning Session 2: Introduction to eDesk and Community Tools (online) Session 3: Using Learning Objects for Meaningful Instruction (online) Session 4: Course Integration (online)

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 17 Session Overview Session 5: Implementation: Challenges & Solutions (online) Session 6: Assembling Instructional Content & Creating RWLOs (online) Session 7: Completion of RWLOs Session 8: Showcase of RWLOs

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 18 Online Sessions Approximately 1 per week Each designed as a 3 hour session Discussion assignments Facilitated by online instructor

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 19 Stevens-NJCC Strategic Partnership 5 Community Colleges 4 Faculty from each College (math, science, educational technology, humanities w/emphasis on math, science) $1,000 to each participating faculty member who completes Savvy Cyber Professor & develops a RWLO Travel reimbursement for participation at f2f meetings Dissemination plans for additional faculty

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 20 Next Steps Program Schedule: – mid-May, preferably a Friday – 5/20 – postpone last session to Sept. for addl. promotion Participant Selection – Stevens will follow-up w/selection criteria Location of Hands-on Sessions – Mercer CC (central location - reduce travel)

Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 21 For More Information Project Web Site Beth McGrath Director Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education