Defined STEM Trainer of Trainers
Jana BaxterKevin ConnerMichael Fierle
• We would like to get to know you! • What is your name? • What do you do?
• What does STEM stand for? • Science, Technology, Engineering, Math• What does the National Research Council
say?
• Video: STEM Education-Tools to Change the World
• What are the 21st Century Skills? – In small groups, brainstorm
• Large group share• The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Framework– http://www.p21.org
• While viewing video look for: 1.Content connections in relation to
Academic Standards & Skill applications 2.Creativity & Innovation 3.Work Environment & Collaboration
• Video: Using Virtual Technology to Assist in Rocket Design– Please take two minutes to independently
document observations.– In groups, identify top 5 connections related to
the area of focus. – Create a non-linguistic representation of your
top 5 connections – Gallery walk of “expert groups”
• Why is it important for students to have a strong background in STEM regardless of their lifelong aspirations?
• Navigate Defined STEM– http://www.definedlearning.com/defined-stem.
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• Search and share out– Search same thing 3 ways– Which way worked best for you?– Share one useful thing you found
Delving Deeper Into A UnitWorking in Pairs:1. Select a topic2. Watch at least one video3. Work through performance task 4. Work through literacy task5. Complete “Unit Investigation” Worksheet
Delving Deeper Into A UnitReport out – whole group
Questions, Evaluation and Next Steps
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