GK-12 Conference Notes

Jose LopezGK-12 Fellow

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NSF GK-12 Annual Conference was held on March 27-29 in Washington D.C.

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This presentation summarizes notes from two side sessions

Session 1: Integrating Research into the K-12 Classroom

Presenters from U of Hawaii at Manoa, NYU-Poly

Key ideas for GK-12 Fellows:– Share personal experiences with

students– Discuss research w/students and

provide regular updates– Don't be afraid to mix standards (e.g.

chemisty + math)– Use authentic assessment

Session 2: Making Fellows Classroom Ready

Session led by University of Cincinnati

Training organized into five components

U of C Training: first component

Takes place in the summer

Includes:– Teaching overview– Pedagogical techniques– Microteaching– Journal entries– Shadowing– Reading– Lesson plan development– Cultural training

Fellows make a video and poster

U of C Training: second component

Takes place during academic year

Fellows spend 10 hrs per week in classroom

Fellows teach 5 major lessons and post them on their website

Each lesson lasts 6 weeks w/possible guest speakers

Fellows make 1 poster per lesson

U of C Training: third component

Involves “webpage lesson modeling”

Basically means putting lessons online so other Fellows and parents can see lessons

U of C Training: fourth component

Consists of a technology workshop to teach Teachers and Fellows about different classroom technologies:– Smartboards– Webpage design– Excel– TI Nspire– Blogging– Interactive classrooms

Also includes open house with presentations from K-12 students, PIs, Fellows, and Teachers

U of C Training: fifth component

Consists of biweekly meetings between Fellows and their PI/advisor

Discussions include:– Classroom materials– Fellow's research and academic

progress– Lesson content

GK-12 Fellows at U of C work up to 20 hours/week

Session 2: Making Fellows Classroom Ready

Possible activities for K-12 students:– Museum night– Party– Iron Scientist competition– Science mobile– Science fair– Seminars– Tours