1. STEM Center Math and Technology STEMstitute – June 26, 2013 Presented by the Clermont County Gifted Program Fay Wagner, Gifted Intervention Specialist Bethel-Tate and Williamsburg Local School Districts in Partnership with the Clermont Co. ESC

2. We only think when confronted with a problem. -John Dewey

3. The Clermont County Gifted STEM Program Implementing a program that blends virtual learning with face-to- face lessons Utilizing Moodle, It’s Learning, and classroom space at the Gifted STEM Center for face-to-face lessons

4. Our philosophy… 21 st Century Skills (The 4 Cs) – Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Creativity Mark Edwards (author of Every Child, Every Day) – Drivers of Student Engagement: instruction must be relevant, collaborative, personalized, and connected. Beers & Probst (authors of Notice and Note) – “…rigor does not reside in the barbell, but in the act of lifting it.” Students should be engaged, observant, responsive, questioning, and analytical. Carol Dweck (author of The New Psychology of Success) - Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset Jim Stigler – Struggle for Smarts

5. RESEARCH IS SHOWING THAT BLENDED LEARNING, WHEN ACCOMPLISHED USING BEST- PRACTICES, CAN INCREASE STUDENT LEARNING.

6. The Common Core Mathematical Practices Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

7. A Sample Math Blended Learning Unit BizWorldBizWorld – It’s free!free

8. Comprehensive School Mathematics Program Comprehensive School Mathematics Program Mini-Computer Arrows String Sets

9. Challenge Math Challenge Math Weekly online practice based on problem solving strategies Designed to provide challenge beyond the regular school curriculum Fall/Spring competitions

10. Get It Together: Math Problems for Groups Problems for grades 4-12 Requires students to articulate their thought processes, make claims, and explain their reasoning

11. Math Stories (Zaccaro) Give real-life applications for mathematics Great discussion starters (both face-to- face and online!)

12. Choose 3 Ways Choose 3 Ways

13. Sumdog Free; Premium account for a fee Competitions – Local, National

14. Let’s revisit the Common Core Mathematical Practices… Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

15. For more information… Contact Information for Teachers: Heather Frost-Hauck, Gifted Intervention Specialist: heatherfrost1@aol.com Fay Wagner, Gifted Intervention Specialist: wagner_f@betheltate.org Contact Information for Administrators or Professional Development Requests: Amy Bain, Clermont County Gifted Coordinator: bain_a@ccesc.org Developing Units for Virtual Learning Environments For Gifted and Talented Students through Pieces of Learning