how to be a stem champion

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Let’s Begin

We express who we are through what we make.

Not About The Tools“Our greatest invention in the past 200 years was not a particular gadget or tool but the invention of the scientific process itself.”

Kevin Kelly

“...a good creative experience is one that gives children the opportunity to solve problems and think

independently. When a child exercises flexible thinking in a project without a predetermined outcome, then the experience is a success.”

TinkerLab for Little Inventors

7 Key Questions

What Are Makerspaces?

Makerspace

A creative, communal space where people can tinker, create, share, invent, explore, discover,

and collaborate using a variety of methods, tools, materials, and technology.

What is a STEM?

Stem (noun)

the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.

synonyms: stalk · shoot · trunk · stock · cane · bine

a long and thin supportive or main section of something:

"the main stem of the wing feathers"

grammar

the root or main part of a noun, adjective, or other word, to which inflections or formative elements are added.

the main upright timber or metal piece at the bow of a ship, to which the ship's sides are joined.

STEM Stands For:

Science

Technology

Engineering

Math

P R O B L E M W I T H S C H O O L S

• Developing these mindsets are not in the “curriculum”

• How much time do we challenge students to initiate?

• Schools are programmed

• jazz band song selections

• athletic plays

• school projects

LEARN ING?W H AT D O W E M E A N B Y

D O T H E W O R KY O U M U S T

How Are They Related?STEM

Hackerspace

STEAM

Makerspace

Fab Lab

STREAM

N O T H O W T O D O S C H O O L

BETTER , B U T

D I F F E R EN T .

W E S H O U L D B E A S K I N G

MY STORY

parent perspective

STEM & Makerspace

Learning is not about the tools; they’re aboutenabling making.

Who is a maker?

Where do you put these spaces?

Hallwaymedia center

classroomcloset

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When do I begin?

How do I create a culture for STEM and Making?

Why should I create a

culture of learning?

If education were a business, would it suffer the same fate as Blockbuster, Sears, Kodak &

Borders?

@justintarte

Elements of a Learning Culture

• Curious

• Playful

• Risk Takers

• Perspective

• Persistent

• Sharing

Curious

Playful

Be a RISK TAKER

Perspective

Persistent

Sharing

1st grade question Sharing the journey of making

You make with your mind and form the idea with your hands

“We don’t wait for inspiration. We chase it down with circuits and coffee!”

Coffeechug Cafe

Learning is about stuff that sticks

Did you know….

6, 2x4 LEGO pieces can assemble into 915,000,000+

possible combinations?

I N N O VAT I O N I N 4 FA C E S

Learning journey more important than final product

Think about the following

What is the experience you're trying to create?

What are the learning goals and outcomes you want to

achieve in this space?

Who will lead the student experience?

Will you provide students a set curriculum or more open

ended projects?

What grade levels will your space target?

How will students access the space?

How will educators learn how to get the most from

the makerspace?

How will you assess the students on their projects?

Then you talk tools…..

Making a Resume

L E T ’ S L I G H T A F I R E . . . S H A L L W E ?

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of

changing himself.” ― Leo Tolstoy

W H AT ’ S N E X T ?

Paint Your Masterpiece

VISION

You need to have the GUTS and HEART and the PASSION to MAKE!

I N G R E D I E N T S

•an idea

•people to work with you

•a place to work

•materials

•money

- S E T H G O D I N

What would our world look like if more people started projects, made a ruckus, and took risks?

8 Step Progression

Wonder - I wonder what happens if I…..

Notice - where is the talent? what works in other places?

Connect - everyone is lonely and has time and energy to spend on things that matter

Understand - why things succeed, why people do what they do, understand the mechanics where you want change to happen

Leap - there is no bridge or step by step approach. You have to jump to make it possible

Challenge - the status quo, the people you work with, what is possible

Transform - the world around you, make the change happen

Contribute - once you start leading you will find leaders all around you. Contribute and add value to them and vice versa.

W H E N Y O U D O ,

Y O U . .

• gain ownership of learning

• gain power of self

• gain power to make things happen

W H E N W E M A K E

• there is risk of failure

• most things break

• most things fail

• most ideas don’t work

T H E T I M E I S N O W !

What are you going to bring to the world?

M Y C H A L L E N G E T O Y O U

TO START

Curious

Playful

Risk Takers

Perspective

Persistent

Sharing

Do You Want To Be A STEM Champion?• I want my students to be able to

• Think critically about a topic, question, or problem

• Analyze those topic, question, or problems

• Research Information

• Direct their own learning

• Work successfully on a team

• Possess oral and written communication skills

• Work independently to complete a task

• Explain concepts thoroughly

• Apply learning to the real world

• Serve in leadership roles Book STEAM Makers

Resource Guidewww.coffeeforthebrain.com/stemchampion

www.coffeeforthebrain @coffeechugbooks aarmau@gmail.com