 Defined STEM and 21 st Century Teaching and Learning Evelyn Wassel, Ed. D.

Please Do Now BLUE SHEET  Corporate Graphics: 74D74F1735A9 As you review the video, jot down connections to: 1) Content Connections 2) Skill Applications 3) Creativity and Innovation Ideas 4) Collaboration 5) Work Environment

The U.S. Labor Market: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2007)

Why Teach STEM Ed?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, professional information technology (IT) jobs will increase 24% between 2006 and However, as jobs requiring a solid background in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are growing – more students are choosing not to major in these areas.

United States Department of Labor  “Our nation needs to increase the supply and quality of “knowledge workers” whose specialized skills enable them to work within STEM industries and occupations. Our nation’s economic future depends upon improving the pipeline into STEM fields (2007).”

United States Military Academy: Intellectual Domain Think and act creatively Demonstrate the capability and desire to pursue progressive and continued intellectual development Listen, read, speak and write effectively Be scientifically literate and capable of applying scientific, mathematical, and computational modes of thought to the solution of complex problems. Understand and apply information technology concepts to acquire, manage, communicate and defend information, solve problems, and adapt to technology. Apply mathematics, science, technology, and the engineering design process to devise technological problem solutions that are effective and adaptable.

ORANGE SHEET  Overview of Defined STEM

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Defined STEM: Navigation Standards Alignment Accessing Videos Performance Tasks Simulations Big Ideas and Essential Questions

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Career Explorer  Over 100 career connections preparing students to learn about careers and career paths for the 21st century

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Evaluating Defined STEM with Best Practices for Teaching and Learning Instructional Practices 1) 21 st Century Learning and Innovation Skills 2) Multiple Intelligences

Best Practices Differentiated Instruction Assessments Rubrics Exemplars

Webb’s Depth of Knowledge: Rigor and Relevance

Investigating Defined STEM PURPLE SHEET  Find one performance task that you can utilize in your classroom:  Review the associated video(s);  Choose products from task that you would utilize;  Review associated rubrics and exemplars;  Check out the associated simulation if one exists for your task.

Next Steps GOLDENROD SHEET  Please complete a plan for implementation of Defined STEM in your classroom.  Please leave this sheet here with me. It will be shared with your building principal.