Expand K-5 STEM Experiences While Developing A Maker Mindset

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1 Expand K-5 STEM Experiences While Developing A Maker Mindset Presenters: Edward A. Salina Ed.D., Superintendent Todd Winch, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Guy J. Le Vaillant, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Instructional Technology Denise Dooling, Second Grade Teacher Amy Marcano, Second Grade Teacher Kelly Tornabene, Fifth Grade Math and Science Teacher Deborah Fallon, Elementary Computer Teacher

2 How can we foster the maker mindset? How can we increase students' opportunities to be makers with a focus on STEM?

3 Staff Professional Development ISTE conference Superintendent's Conference Day Just in time support Zero period professional development meetings In-service course offered Collaborative teaching experiences Elementary district-wide participation in Hour of Code

4 Where is making and coding happening? Elementary classroom Computer class Libraries Enrichment class Lunch and Learn workshops After school workshops Centers Advice: Wherever you can squeeze it in... Just start!

5 Maker Meet-ups Started with materials currently available Encourage creativity and self-directed exploration Need An Idea prompts available as an option at stations Continue to research materials that can be added to our maker space

6 Hour of Code Join a worldwide movement to excite students to learn about coding Inaugural year grades 4-5 participated Last year gained support of librarians to ensure all classes could participate Many classroom teachers also led Hour of Code activities Unplugged and digital lessons Voluntary zero period professional development meetings Some enticed by free Dropbox space Promoted family participation in Hour of Code Received positively and ran smoothly with minimal set-up Anytime is a great time to dive into an Hour of Code!

7 Connections to the Common Core and 21 st Century Learning Creativity Collaboration Abstract Reasoning

8 Computer Science-America s Untapped Opportunity The Job / Student Gap Computer Science Students Computing Jobs 2% STUDENTS All other math and science students 98% All other math and science jobs 40% JOBS 60% Sources: College Board, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Science Foundation

9 Computer Science-America s Untapped Opportunity 1,600,000 1,000,000 Unfilled Jobs by ,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 $500 billion opportunity 800, , , ,000-1,000,000 unfilled programming jobs 400,000 computer science graduates Sources: BLS, NSF, Bay Area Council Economic Institute

10 Technology affects every field

11 Free Online Elementary Coding Classes from Code.org Free 6 hour professional development Very manageable to implement regardless of coding experience Blended learning coding instruction: Engages students Promotes self-directed learning and perseverance Blended learning opportunity with unplugged, online lessons and video tutorials Easy to implement regardless of coding experience Infused with Academic vocabulary 3 courses 20 hours each designed for elementary students Can be used on any device Communicated with families regarding benefits of coding Students engaged in online course for several periods in school and we highly encouraged them to continue at home.

12 Online Coding Class Dashboard

13 Free Coding Apps Kodable Daisy the Dinosaur Bee-bot Lightbot Hopscotch Scratch Jr.

14 Bee-bot Programmable robot for K and up Active learners Motivating introduction to coding Free Bee-bot app uses same commands as Bee-bot robot enabling transference of programming skills Can be used as an early introduction to programming and to teach sequencing, estimation, critical thinking, counting and directionality Number line and laminated grid help make connections to Core subjects while promoting programming. Media can be inserted under laminate such as sight words, communities, vocabulary, weather symbols etc. to further connect to curriculum. ie. How can we make Bee-Bot move to the square that depicts today s weather?

15 Lego WeDo Kit contains over 150 elements including motor, motion and tilt sensors and USB hub. Students construct and then program their creation to come to life using Lego WeDo networked software. Software has connect, construct, and contemplate and features. Teacher notes are included which highlight curriculum connections. Key Learning Values: Introduction to engineering, designing and making Fosters collaboration Brainstorm to find creative alternative solutions Learn to communicate, share ideas and work together Programming, using software, designing and creating a working model Use feedback to adjust a programming system output Working with simple machines such as gears, levers, and pulleys Using variables

16 Engineering Resources PBS Design Squad What is engineering? MIT students' explanation

17 What s Next? Explore additional STEM tools and curriculum for K-5 Continue to expand use of coding resources Creation of STEM centers

18 We are... Coders. You are invited to learn to code with our students!

19 Now Let s Hear From Our Plainedge Mini-Experts Students will teach you about STEM tools and answer questions during our break-out sessions. This is a hands-on opportunity. You can download the free apps on your own device. We also have several ipads you are welcome to use that have the apps installed at each station. Student STEM stations are located throughout the room and are numbered 1-7. In a minute, please move to the station closest to you to learn from our students. When the timer buzzes, please move to the next station. Members of our educator panel are also available if you wish to continue the conversation with them during this time.

20 Questions? Contact Us Any Time Edward A. Salina, Jr., Ed.D., Superintendent of Plainedge Public Schools Todd Winch, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Guy J. Le Vaillant, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Instructional Technology Denise Dooling, Second Grade Teacher Amy Marcano, Second Grade Teacher Kelly Tornabene, Fifth Grade Math and Science Teacher Deborah Fallon, Elementary Computer Teacher