1. Maryland STEM ePortfolio Project (MSPP) Problem Based Learning Geospatial Technologies ePortfolio & Web 2.0 Tools Information Literacy Effective Research Strategies

2. Goals Prepare Learning Teams of teachers to become proficient in the seven elements related to the grant, resulting in STEM lessons that may be shared throughout the State (120 hours professional development) Learning Team members will sustain grant efforts by becoming trainers in their home district Develop a state-wide ePortfolio platform with storage space???

3. GeoSpatial Technologies Information Literacy and Research Web 2.0 Resources STEM Best Practices

4. Academies RegionCountiesDatesLocation 1Washington, Allegany, Garrett, Carroll, Frederick July 21, 22, 26-29Washington County Outdoor Center 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 20-22, 27-29University of Maryland Eastern Shore

5. Learning Team Participants Equipment & Options 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)

6. Learning Team Participants Options For districts that already possess some of the required equipment, participants may purchase the following optional technologies: – Equipment cart to house laptop, document camera, and projector – Audio enhancement system – Student response clickers – “Short throw” projector – Dual platform software for Macintosh

7. Wikispaces – Storage and Delivery General Information Professional Development Modules

8. Questions & Answers Val Emrich vemrich@aacps.org 410-222-1693