Defined STEM Training of Trainers

Jana Baxter

Kevin Conner

Michael Fierle

• We would like to get to know you! • What is your name? • What do you do?

• How do you define STEM? What is your vision for STEM education?– Science, Technology, Engineering,

Mathematics• 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

Connecting to 21st Century Skills

While viewing video look for connections to the 21st Century Skills: 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?

• On July 14, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) released a new report that profiles U.S. employment in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.  The report, STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future, finds that:– In 2010, there were 7.6 million STEM workers in the United States,

representing about 1 in 18 workers. – STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17.0 percent from 2008 to

2018, compared to 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM occupations. – STEM workers command higher wages, earning 26 percent more than

their non-STEM counterparts. – More than two-thirds of STEM workers have at least a college degree,

compared to less than one-third of non-STEM workers. – STEM degree holders enjoy higher earnings, regardless of whether they

work in STEM or non-STEM occupations.

• Navigate Defined STEM– http://www.definedlearning.com/defined-stem.

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• Search and share out– Search same thing the 3 different ways:

• Key word• Curriculum/subject area• Standards

– Which way worked best for you?– Share one useful thing you found

Let’s Explore PDE SAS (Standards Aligned System)

www.pdesas.org

Delving Deeper Into A Unit

Working in Pairs:

1. Select a topic

2. Watch at least one video

3. Work through performance task

4. Work through literacy task

5. Complete “Unit Investigation” Worksheet

Delving Deeper Into A Unit

Report out – whole group

Questions, Evaluation and Next Steps• Who will you share this training with?

Which audiences will find relevance with Defined STEM?

Contacts for Support

Kevin Conner (IET) kevin.conner@aiu3.net

Jana Baxter (IET) jana.baxter@aiu3.net

Mike Fierle (MSC) michael.fierle@aiu3.net

Gabriela Rose (MSC) gabriela.rose@aiu3.net

Bonnie Dyer (CIPD) bonnie.dyer@aiu3.net