improve teaching and learning in k-12 science and mathematics through meaningful technology...
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Improve teaching and learning in K-12 Improve teaching and learning in K-12 science and mathematics through science and mathematics through meaningful technology integrationmeaningful technology integration
Center for Improved Engineering Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) and Science Education (CIESE)
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Core ActivitiesCore Activities
Teacher professional development
Curriculum development
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CIESE HighlightsCIESE 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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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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Recognition of curriculum materials by:
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Core StrengthsCore Strengths
Rigorous science and mathematics standards-based content
Large scale programs (10,000 teachers in three cities)
International programs Strategic partnerships with complementary
organizations “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications
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Core StrengthsCore Strengths
Practical strategies for classroom implementation (project management plans)
Administrator counsel on school reform, technology policies, processes of institutionalization
Classroom focus and “big picture” (national and international) perspective
Core Concepts & Training ProgramCore Concepts & Training Program
Josh BaronAssociate Director for Instructional Technology
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)
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Gained experience with educational applications of the Internet through NSF Grant (1993)
Found that teachers to gravitate towards “traditional” applications (search/research)
CIESE felt there were additional applications that were even more powerful and that would lead to greater student achievement
Unique & CompellingUnique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 ClassroomIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom
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Use of the Internet as a Communication ToolStudents can use the Internet to communicate with Students can use the Internet to communicate with experts in various fields, or with other classrooms and experts in various fields, or with other classrooms and students from around the world.students from around the world.
Ask-An-Expert Projects Telementoring Collaborative Projects
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Unique & CompellingUnique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 ClassroomIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom
Use of the Internet to Access Real-Time DataStudents can access real-time information that can Students can access real-time information that can dynamically enrich their science lessons and impact on dynamically enrich their science lessons and impact on problem solving and critical thinking skills.problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Weather Satellite Images Remote Sensing Data (e.g. Air Quality) Government Databases
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Use of the Internet to Publish Student WorkStudents can publish their work online where the whole Students can publish their work online where the whole world can see it, comment on it, and interact with the world can see it, comment on it, and interact with the students about it.students about it.
Student Presentations/Reports Integrates Reading, Writing and
Communications Skills Great Motivator!
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Use of the Internet to Access Primary SourcesStudents now have access to digitally archived historical Students now have access to digitally archived historical documents, from the Library of Congress and National documents, from the Library of Congress and National Archives.Archives.
Diaries Historical Photographs Creates Multidisciplinary Lessons
Unique & Compelling Unique & Compelling ProjectsProjects
Let’s jump on the web and see some Let’s jump on the web and see some examples….examples….
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Provide students with real world problem solving and critical thinking experiences
Address national and local standards Build teamwork and cooperative learning
skills – vital in the 21st Century workplace Help prepare students for profiency exams
(e.g. ESPA, GEPA, FCAT, etc.)
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K-12 PartnershipK-12 Partnership
One-year collaboration (9/01-6/02) Two teachers per school Separate K-8 and 9-12 programs Turnkey training model 12 course offerings + conference = 78
hours professional development 2 full-day site visits Internet Symposium
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K-12 Partnership BenefitsK-12 Partnership Benefits
Opportunity for 3 graduate credits Creation of teacher web site Ongoing collaboration with instructors Turnkey training preparation Global collaborative project participation In-service staff development Practical strategies for one-connection
classroom
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K-12 Partnership WorkshopsK-12 Partnership Workshops
See folder for workshop descriptions Held at Stevens in Hoboken and Newark
Public Schools 13 six-hour sessions (78 hours) Hands-on skill building and curriculum
applications Focus on implementation issues
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Selection of ParticipantsSelection of Participants
Science specialists or general classroom teachers interested in science/interdisciplinary opportunities
Computer experience helpful High degree of professionalism, comfort
with mentoring colleagues Ready access to Internet in class (and at
home, if possible)
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Questions?
Beth McGrath
(201) 216-5037
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)