Center for Improved Engineering And Science Education CIESE

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Center for Improved Engineering and Science
Education (CIESE)
Improve teaching and learning in K-12 science and
mathematics through meaningful technology
integration
www.k12science.org
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Welcome!

• Edward A. Friedman
• Director
• friedman_at_stevens-tech.edu
• [phone]
• Center for Improved Engineering and Science
  Education (CIESE)

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The K-12 Partnership

• Beth McGrath
• Deputy Director
• bmcgrath_at_stevens-tech.edu
• [phone]
• Center for Improved Engineering and Science
  Education (CIESE)

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CIESE Highlights

• One of first organizations to design and
  implement large-scale teacher training programs
  and related curriculum development efforts using
  Internet in K-12 (NSF grant of 2.9 million in
  1994)
• Reached more than 3,000 educators from 700
  schools in NJ

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CIESE Highlights

• Implementing turnkey training programs reaching
  10,000 teachers in Cleveland, Miami, and Phoenix
  (U.S. Department of Education 9.3 million grant)
• Savvy Cyber Teacher 30-hour PD Program
• Directing teacher professional development
  projects in New Jersey with State-based funding
• Partnership with Bank Street College of Education
  to conduct preservice training in New York City

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CIESE Highlights

• Recognition of curriculum materials by

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K-12 Partnership

• One-year collaboration (9/02 - 6/03)
• Two teachers per school
• Separate K-8 and 9-12 programs
• Turnkey training model
• 12 course offerings 78 hours professional
  development (see folder)
• 2 full-day site visits
• Internet Symposium

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K-12 Partnership Benefits

• Opportunity for 3 graduate credits
• Creation of implementation web page
• Ongoing collaboration with instructors
• Turnkey training preparation
• In-service staff development
• Global collaborative project participation
• Practical strategies for technology deficient
  classrooms

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Leveraging the Internet for Learning

• Josh Baron
• Associate Director for Instructional Technology
  jbaron_at_stevens-tech.edu(201) 216-8070
• www.k12science.org

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Leveraging the Internet for Learning

• How can the Internet be used as an educational
  tool and what impact do these applications have
  on student learning and achievement?

Keypal or ePal Exchanges
Accessing Foreign Newspapers
WebQuests
Publishing Student Stories to the Web
Weather Data
Online Research
Politicians Voting Records
Historical Diaries
Using Online Quizzes
Finding Lesson Plans
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Leveraging the Internet for Learning

• 21st Century Workforce Skills
• Digital literacy skills (reading, writing,
  arithmetic, mathematics, speaking, and listening)
• Information Skills (acquire and evaluate data,
  interpret and communicate)
• Interpersonal Skills (work on diverse team, teach
  others, etc.)

• New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards
• All students will develop career planning and
  workplace readiness skills.
• All students will use technology, information and
  other tools.
• All students will use critical thinking,
  decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• All students will demonstrate self-management
  skills.

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Leveraging the Internet for Learning
Advanced
Computer-based Applications
Productivity tools
(word processors, spreadsheets, KidPixs)
21st Century Workforce Skills
Simulations exploratory
(Tom Snyder, Oregon Trails, etc.)
Drill practice
(PLATO, CCC, Reading tutors)
Basic
Advanced Proficient
Partially Proficient
Proficient
Skill Level on State and National Assessments
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Leveraging the Internet for Learning
Advanced
Weather Data
Internet-based Applications
Unique Compelling
Keypal/ePal Exchange
Student Web Page
Historical Diary
WebQuests
21st Century Workforce Skills
Innovative
Foreign Newspapers
Voting Records
Traditional
Research
Lesson Plans
Online Quizzes
Basic
Advanced Proficient
Partially Proficient
Proficient
Skill Level on State and National Assessments
(GEPA, ESPA, HSPA)
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Leveraging the Internet for Learning
Twelfth-grade students who reported using
computers to collect data, download data, or
analyze data had higher average scores than
students who reported never doing so.
(http//nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard)
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Leveraging the Internet for Learning
Eighth-graders whose teachers had students use
computers for simulations and models or for data
analysis scored higher, on average, than
eighth-graders whose teachers did not.
(http//nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard)
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Leveraging the Internet for Learning
Unique Cannot be done without the technology
Compelling Targets authentic real world problem
solving critical thinking
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Unique CompellingLeveraging the Internet for
Learning

• Use of the Internet as a Communication Tool
• Students can use the Internet to communicate
  with experts in various fields, or with other
  classrooms and students from around the world.
• Ask-An-Expert Projects
• Telementoring
• Collaborative Projects

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Unique CompellingLeveraging the Internet for
Learning

• Use of the Internet to Access Real-Time Data
• Students can access real-time information that
  can dynamically enrich their science lessons and
  impact on problem solving and critical thinking
  skills.
• Weather Satellite Images
• Remote Sensing Data (e.g. Air Quality)
• Government Databases

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Unique CompellingLeveraging the Internet for
Learning

• Use of the Internet to Publish Student Work
• Students can publish their work online where the
  whole world can see it, comment on it, and
  interact with the students about it.
• Student Presentations/Reports
• Integrates Reading, Writing and Communications
  Skills
• Great Motivator!

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Unique CompellingLeveraging the Internet for
Learning

• Use of the Internet to Access Primary Sources
• Students now have access to digitally archived
  historical documents, from the Library of
  Congress and National Archives.
• Diaries
• Historical Photographs
• Creates Multidisciplinary Lessons

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Unique and CompellingDemonstration

• Lets jump on the web and see some examples.
• www.k12science.org

CIESEwww.k12science.org
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Leveraging the K-12 Partnershipin Your
School/District

• Beth McGrath
• bmcgrath_at_stevens-tech.edu
• Josh Baron
• jbaron_at_stevens-tech.edu

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Workforce Program Goals

• Increase high technology workforce in New Jersey
• Focus on science, mathematics, technical careers
• Expand/enhance New Jerseys reputation in higher
  and K-12 education

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K-12 Partnership Goals

• Intensive teacher training that leads to changes
  in teaching and learning
• Student impact in participating teachers
  classrooms (classroom implementation)
• Dissemination to 20 additional teachers per
  school or district to increase student impact
  (turnkey training)

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Classroom Implementation

• Shift from teacher-centered to student-centered
  instruction
• Focus on collaboration and group work
• Use of authentic, real world data
• Technology-based
• Interdisciplinary
• Participation in CIESE collaborative projects

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Administrative Support

• Enabler of technology infrastructure (laptop use,
  Internet connections, electrical wiring, tech
  support)
• Walk-through to observe lessons
• Positive encouragement constructive feedback
• Stay the course How does this meet standards?
• Promote contagious enthusiasm (faculty meetings)
• Recognize incremental progress

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Turnkey Training

• Pairs of turnkey trainers train other teachers
• Use existing forums and incentives (PD days,
  faculty meetings,100 hours, district credit)
• Utilize Eisenhower or NCLB funds to pay teachers
  for after-school workshops
• Allow course release for follow-up support
• Provide direction/assistance in scheduling,
  marketing, and arranging logistics for turnkey
  training

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Turnkey Training

• Make sure to USE your site visits!!
• Make sure to hold staff accountable to attend
• Use PIPs or other mechanisms to gauge level of
  classroom implementation
• Visit classrooms
• Walk the walk!

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Brainstorming District Strategies