1. ORAU Center for Science Education 100 ORAU Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

2. The Center is: an education laboratory – for experimenting, learning, demonstrating, and showcasing results a resource center – featuring proven products, services, and programs that can help make K-12 STEM teachers more effective a virtual learning environment – including technology-based visualization, simulation, and modeling to enhance the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) a connection – between real science and the classroom

3. A Vision of Learning in the Networked World Digital content is as real as paper, lab equipment, and textbooks Students will: – Analyze authentic data from remote laboratories and research centers – Manipulate simulations and visualizations using real scientific models – Access assignments and information from home and elsewhere – Connect with other students through learning networks – Have access to supplementary information Cyberlearning will provide lifelong skills Derived from Fostering Learning in the Networked World, June 2008 National Science Foundation Task Force on Cyberlearning

4. ORAU Center for Science Education will use Science & Technology to improve Science &Technology education Bringing Tomorrow’s Science Into Today’s Classrooms

5. State of the Art Classroom

6. The video wall will allow for video conferencing, online presentations and in class presentations. Plasma Video Wall with Multi-Window Video Processing The wall will provide several perspectives at one time.

7. Wireless Networking and Connectivity Projection System Laptop computers and wireless connectivity will allow participants optimum flexibility when working on group projects and doing research.. The document camera and computer screens will project on the video wall or on the SMART board for effective demonstrations

8. Teaching Technologies Interactive Whiteboard SMART SynchronEyes Software Tablet PC Classroom Performance System (CPS)

9. Flexible Room Configuration Desks and chairs will have wheels that allow for innovations in pedagogy and allow effective wire management. Teacher Station that will control all the technologies in the room including the audio and lighting. Crestron System controller will interface with all electronic components to allow effortless integration.

10. K-12 Initiatives ARC/ORNL Math-Science-Technology Summer Institute ACTS - Academies Creating Teacher Scientists

11. K-12 Initiatives Professional Development Workshops Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) to the Classroom Accelerator Physics

12. K-12 Initiatives Professional Development Workshops ORNL Research to the Classroom – Superhydrophobics Hybrid Lighting Renewable Energy Material Sciences Biofuels Environmental Remediation Nanoscience Effects of Compounds on Fish Development Climate

13. K-12 Initiatives Integrating Technology into the Classroom Bring Your Class… Technology Overload! Teachers Test Drive Days Test-Bed for New Technologies Professional Development Workshops

14. K-12 Initiatives Using Information Communication Technology to Enhance Learning National and International Collaborations Professional Development Workshops

15. K-12 Initiatives Professional Development Workshops Instituting New Math and Science Standards

16. K-12 Initiatives Specialty Workshops Designed for teachers, students, administrators, school boards.

17. K-12 Initiatives Science Camp

18. K-12 Initiatives Gaming in the Content Areas to Engage Students

19. K-12 Initiatives It’s amazing what remarkable things teachers can accomplish with almost nothing! Imagine what teachers could do if…

20. K-12 Initiatives – Our Goal… Teachers have all the resources they need…

21. Center for Science Education

22. Join Us… C ontact Information Marie Westfall marie.westfall@orau.org 865-576-3425marie.westfall@orau.org Tim Forde timothy.forde@orau.org 865-784-0061timothy.forde@orau.org Wayne Stevensonwayne.stevenson@orau.org 865-576-3283wayne.stevenson@orau.org Web sites Watch for upcoming events and resources for teacher and students… Bookmark both of our sites and check in often! SciEdTech.org and www.orau.org/center-for-science-education