1. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Professional Development with the NSTA Online Learning Center Edward Rock Associate Executive Director NSTA Marsha Winegarner Florida Coordinator, NSTA’s Building a Presence

2. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Learn how you select, deliver and evaluate PD Share some research on effective PD and overview of NSTA’s Online Learning Center Showcase several resources and opportunities within our Online Learning Center Agenda for session: Dialog with Florida Science Supervisors Share our findings and how we partner with other states and districts

3. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Questions for Audience Seek to Understand Before You Want to be Understood 1.How do you select and deliver professional development for your teachers now? 2.Which groups of teachers do you feel are in the greatest need of PD? 3.How do you determine the impact (effectiveness and efficiency) of the PD you provide?

4. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N The NSTA’s Mission: To promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all The National Science Teachers Association

5. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N The Need: Increased Content Knowledge Significant numbers of teachers do not have degrees or coursework in the science they are teaching (NCES, 1996; Weiss et al, 2001)

6. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Largest Professional Development Need: Increased Content Knowledge A positive correlation exists between student achievement and teachers’ content knowledge (Cochran-Smith and Zeichner, 2005; Darling-Hammond and Bransford, 2005; Goldhaber and Brewer, 1998; Goldhaber and Brewer, 2000; Grossman, 2005; Ma, 1999; Monk, 1994; Wenglinsky, 2002; Wilson, Floden and Ferrini-Mundy, 2001)

7. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Over 2,586 e-PD Resources and Opportunities Available –1857 Journal Articles –211 NSTA Press Books –15 NSTA Press e-books –326 NSTA Book e-Chapters –24 SciGuides –20 Web Seminars –63 Archived Web Seminars –7 Symposia –52 Science Objects –13 SciPacks Roughly 25% Free and 80% free or under $1.00 –707 products free ($0) –1406 products ($1) –0 product ($1-3) –0 products ($3-$5) –244 products ($5-10) –97 products ($10-20) –132 products ($20+) March 2008

8. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N NSTA Journal Articles Teacher PD Indexer Professional Development Resources and Opportunities University Online Affiliates NSTA e-Books and online Chapters NSTA Symposia & PD Institutes Regional/State Face-to-Face PD connector reminder NSTA SciGuides document NSTA Certification My PD Plan & Portfolio My Transcript My Library My Notepad My Calendar NSTA SciPacks and Science Objects Search Engine Online PD Catalog connector NSTA Web Seminars NSTA Online Short Courses NSTA’s Solution for Scalable, Sustainable and Customized Professional Development School Report mentor

9. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

10. 1-2 hour discrete online learning experience in a particular topic Incorporates engaging interactive simulations of phenomena in an Embeds questions to promote interaction and learning via 5E inquiry strategy Based on the science literacy goals in the science education standardsscience literacy Correlated to Florida Sunshine State Standards and FCAT (finalizing database NOW)

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20. NSTA’s e-PD Solution

21. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N 5-10 Hour Interactive On-line Learning Experience 3-5 free Science Objects, plus –Individualized content & tech email support –Pedagogical Implications component –Final assessment –NSTA Certification

22. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N NSTA’s Solution: Science Objects

23. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N NSTA’s Solution: Science Objects

24. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Support Components for SciPacks System Check Wizard (check system for Flash, QuickTime, Javascipt, pop-ups enabled) Orientation/Navigation Support (how to navigation SciPack) Technical Support Help Desk (issues accessing content) Subject Matter Expert Wizard (intelligent coach via email)

25. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Participant Feedback very confident in their abilities to teach the subject matter: 7%: Before completing F&M SciPack 60%: After completing F&M SciPack –98%: Found SciPack content relevant to their needs –96%: Would recommend SciPack to their colleagues –98%: Found interactive sims worthwhile to their learning Pre/Post Assessment and Final Assessment Results –Horizon Research, Inc. Instrument: positive significant gains in learning between pre/post test –Final Assessment: 92% passed the final assessment District Pilot Evaluation Data

26. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N e-PD Products and Services Sites, Lesson Plan Solutions, Classroom Success

27. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Valuable classroom resources for science teachers interested in integrating the web into their teaching Each SciGuide consists of: –Approximately 100 standards-aligned web-accessible resources –customized lesson plans using selected web resources –teacher media vignettes describing and showcasing the lessons –samples of student work

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29. Simulations within SciPacks will appear linked with lesson plans and video vignettes

30. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Sample of Student Work from Organisms SciGuide

31. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N SciGuide Unsolicited Awards National Association of Elementary School Principals Best of the Web: Learn NC, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Education The School Library Journal KLRU TV's Special Pick for Internet resources for teachers

32. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N –2007 Learning Content Management Project of the Year: Training Magazine –2007 Learning Leader: Excellence implementing unique and innovative approaches to learning and development. Additional AWARDS

33. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP Interact with leading scientists, engineers, education specialists and colleagues from around the world Since 2003 we have done over 90 free web seminars to over 5,000 participants

34. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP

35. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP

36. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP

37. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Five Week Online Facilitated Experience Synchronous Web Sessions Asynchronous Discussion Bundling of NSTA high quality resources –SciPack –SciGuide –NSTA Press Book –NSTA Journal Articles

38. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N NSTA e-PD Products and Services Where do you access these resources?

39. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N NSTA’s Solution: The e-PD Portal

40. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N 3 rd Click Select your Resource 78 high Quality Resources Presented Sort or Filter by Product Type Learner able to select learning modality and resource type

41. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N NSTA e-PD Products and Services Value Added: Supporting Professional Development Tools

42. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Diagnose gaps in content understanding Recommend targeted PD resources for individual users PD Indexer Tool

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45. Ability to access digital content from any computer Ability to annotate resources with notes Ability to create custom categories Ability to share library with colleagues My Library Tool and Notes

46. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Add PD Resources to Your Library and Add Your Personal Notes

47. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Teacher generated note with ability to share your library and notes with others

48. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N My PD Plan and Portfolio Ability to create a Professional Development Plan over multiple years Define customized growth goals and evidences of attainment Upload demonstrable artifacts to support growth (you own student’s work) Ability to export PDF with embedded URLS to share with others

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54. Back-end Administration Ability to track usage by individuals and resources utilized Ability to track progress, usage logs Ability to track pass/fail final assessment reports

55. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

58. Professional Development State/District Evaluation Data Sources and Evaluation Report Summaries –Content Pretest/Posttest –SciPack Performance [i.e. time, completion rate] –Participant Attitudes –PD Coordinator Attitudes/Insights –Impact on Student Learning –Personal Professional Goal Reflections

59. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Existing Partnerships –West Virginia Department of Education –Hawaii Department of Education –Nebraska Department of Education –Jefferson County Public School District, Louisville, KY –Stamford County Public School District, Stamford, CT –Lincoln County School District, Lincoln, NE –Zero-G Flight Initiative –New Hampshire State Department of Education –Oregon MSP –Texas (Odell) –Washington State Department of Education (in process) State, District and Organizational Partnerships

60. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N National Research Council: Report of a Workshop 2007 Opening Preface Remarks Flexibility is of primary concern for teacher PD. Different teachers have different needs, depending on such factors as the schools in which they teach, the students in their classes, their career stage, their previous experiences, and their individual preferences and learning styles. “Information technology…can deliver what teachers need, when they need it, and where they need it.” Enhancing PD for Teachers: Potential Uses of Information Technologies

61. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Teacher PD Indexer PD Products and Services Online Journal Articles University Online Affiliates NSTA Books and online Chapters Symposia & PD Institutes Regional/State Face-to-Face PD connector reminder SciGuides document NSTA Certification NSTA’s e-PD Solution: The NSTA Learning Center My PD Plan & Portfolio My Transcript My Library My Notepad My Calendar NSTA SciPacks and Science Objects Search Engine Online PD Catalog connector FLASH: http://institute.nsta.org/learningcenter/flashdemo/index.htmlhttp://institute.nsta.org/learningcenter/flashdemo/index.html WEB SITE: http://learningcenter.nsta.org mentor

62. N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N Questions? Edward Rock Email: erock@nsta.org PH: 703-312-9201erock@nsta.org Marsha Winegarner Email: equscied@defuniak.com PH: 850-892-4888 Sylvia Fumero – NSTA Press Email:sylvia@vistaschoolresources.com PH: 1-866-380-9820