T-STEM Centers Summer 2014 Trainings and Activities

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1 T-STEM Centers Summer 2014 Trainings and Activities No registration fee for T-STEM Designated Academy unless otherwise indicated. Transformation Central Regions 13 & 20, Austin/San Antonio, TX Summer STEM Week at Region 13 July 28-August 1 Leadership Visioning Institute (2 days) - An assigned leadership team from each campus will have the opportunity to study the T-STEM Blueprint in detail and use it to create a systemic growth plan for their academy. Information and resources for House Bill 5 STEM Endorsement will be provided. PBL for Administrators (2 days) - This session will offer participants (administrators) and opportunity to understand Project Based Learning from both the administrator's point of view as well as the teaches' point of view. This session will provide resources and tools for administrators to provide guidance and support for teachers implementing PBL in their classrooms. PBL 101 (2 days + 2 days of breakout sessions) - This session will provide participants with the foundations of PBL. The first 2 days will allow participants to understand Project Based Learning as well as starting drafting their first PBL unit. The 2 other days will allow participants to explore breakout sessions around different topics but always wrapping all learned knowledge around the PBL framework.

2 PBL with Solar Cells (2 days + 2 days of breakout sessions) - This session will provide participants with a PBL unit focusing on Solar Cells. The first 2 days will be a guided PBL unit around a Solar Cell project. The 2 other days will allow participants to explore breakout sessions around different topics but always wrapping all learned knowledge around the PBL Solar Cell unit. PBL with Underwater Robotics (2 days + 2 days of breakout sessions) - This session will provide participants with a PBL unit focusing in a underwater remotecontrolled robot. The first 2 days will be a guided PBL unit around the Sea-Perch underwater robot. The 2 other days will allow participants to explore breakout sessions around different topics but always wrapping all learned knowledge around the PBL Sea-Perch unit. PBL Do It Yourself (2 days + 2 days of breakout sessions) - This session will provide participants with the freedom to plan and build their own PBL unit having a STEM Specialist facilitating every step of their planning. The 2 other days will allow participants to explore breakout sessions around different topics but always wrapping all learned knowledge around their PBL unit. Engineering by Design (4 days) - Participants will participate in the Engineering by Design - Foundations of Technology (9th Grade) curriculum. Participants will leave with an understanding of the content in the Foundations of Technology course, its place within the EbD curriculum, & the importance of implementing consistent standards based model. Breakout sessions include: Science, Math, Technology, ESL Strategies, PLC Strategies, Robotics Lego EV3, all connected to the PBL Framework. The last day of the Summer STEM Week will consist of a PBL Showcase where participants will have the opportunity to Watch PBL videos that Transformation Central has captured and PBL presentations from different teachers. Participants will be able to get resources and ideas for different PBL units. $450 registration fee for non-t-stem academies

3 Aggie STEM Center Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Aggie STEM Teacher Boot Camp for T-STEM Teachers June 8-11, June or June This June, Aggie STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) will be holding its annual teacher summer professional development for middle and high school teachers at Texas A&M University. This summer STEM Professional Development Boot Camp will give teachers real world experiences in STEM education through STEM project based learning, hands on STEM Teaching and observation of STEM professors teaching middle and high school students visiting Texas A&M University. Teachers will learn about STEM Project-Based Learning, observe professors teaching 6-12 grade students, and collaborate with Aggie STEM staff teaching the Chemistry of Cosmetics, Plant Biology, Safety Engineering, Construction Engineering, Circuit Design, XtraNormal Animation Studio and Photo Story, Advanced Mathematics, Code and Coding Theory, and this summer s highlight 3-D printing. Teachers will apply and integrate what they learn while developing a Project-Based Learning unit to take back to their classroom. CEUs can be provided and lodging and meals are included in the registration price. Registration: $100 to $150 for T-STEM Academy Teachers STEM Collaborative Teacher Boot Camp July 9-12 Plus online training during the academic year Join now! The STEM Collaborative for Teacher Professional Learning is now recruiting Texas STEM educators to participate in innovative professional learning opportunities targeted at developing and implementing highly effective teaching strategies specific to STEM education. Participants will experience peer support and peer mentoring through a STEM professional learning network. The goal of the STEM Collaborative for Teacher Professional Learning is to increase the quality of STEM education by providing STEM educators with two flexible options. Professional certificate in STEM teaching: The objective of the professional certificate in STEM teaching is to enhance current educators proficiency in identifying and solving complex curriculum problems in STEM-related subjects. The STEM certificate program seeks individuals who have a strong desire to become campus

4 or district leaders in STEM integration and curriculum development. STEM teacher professional learning network (TPLN): The objective of the TPLN is to provide opportunities to increase the quality of Texas STEM educators by providing long-term support for highly effective teaching strategies, collaboration among STEM educators, and explicit integration of the Texas College and Career Readiness Standards. The TPLN seeks teams of 3 educators from the same school or district who have a strong desire to increase student achievement in STEM subjects. Registration: $250. Limited $1000 stipends available Aggie STEM Online Professional Developing Series INTRODUCTION TO STEM PBL (3 HRS) What is a PBL? How does STEM PBL support STEM education? These and other questions will be addressed in this module. IMPLEMENTING A STEM PBL: BENNY S BEE BUSINESS (6 HRS) * Experience first-hand the implementation of a simple, short PBL based on honeybees. This PBL give you the flexibility to focus on one or more of the following subject areas: Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics), English, and Social Studies. WRITING A STEM PBL PART 1: WHAT TEKS SHOULD I COVER? (3 HRS) This module helps guide you in determining the TEKS to be covered in your STEM PBL. What considerations are taken into effect in planning the writing of a STEM PBL? How can I fit a STEM PBL into the scope and sequence of my course? WRITING A STEM PBL PART 2: DEVELOPING THE ILL-DEFINED TASK AND WELL-DEFINED OUTCOME (3 HRS) * This module guides you through the process of crafting the ill-defined task and well-defined outcomes, the two key components to a successful PBL. WRITING A STEM PBL PART 3:EXPLORATION AND EXPLANATION (6 HRS) This module guides you through planning the stages of the STEM PBL for your students, the details of how you will implement the exploration and the formal teaching portions of the STEM PBL.

5 WRITING A PBL PART 4: REFINEMENT AND DIFFERENTIATION (3 HRS) * Creating STEM PBL is an iterative process. You will to continue refine the STEM PBL before and after implementation. You will have an opportunity to receive summative feedback before taking your STEM PBL to the classroom. Furthermore, you will explore how to differentiate activities for the needs of diverse students. DESIGNING AND APPLYING RUBRICS (3 HRS) * Rubrics are an important assessment tool for STEM PBL. But how can I design or modify one that fits my students and PBL? How can I apply it in such a way that minimizes student confusion and complaints about grades? PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (6 HRS) You will become part of a professional learning community as you work through this module. You may create your own group or join an established group to communicate and collaborate on a topic of your choosing. WRITING A PBL PART 5: FORMATIVE & SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (3 HRS) How do I assess STEM PBL student work? This module will guide the teacher in the development and use of various types of assessment through different phases of the PBL. STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (3 HRS) Learn how to modify your current teaching strategies to put your students in charge of their own learning while you facilitate the process to ensure that they master requisite knowledge and skills for your class. Online professional development is delivered asynchronously so that teachers can work at their own pace. Note: Modules identified with * include feedback to teachers on submission of products. FEE SCHEDULE Regular 3-hour module $25 Regular 6-hour module $35 3-hour module with feedback (*) $50 6-hour module with feedback (*) $75

6 *Feedback is the personal interaction with the instructor in addition to the modules and the auto scoring and feedback For Students at Texas A&M University Aggie STEM Summer Camp June 9-20 or July 7-18, 2014 The Aggie center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is holding it's 5th annual summer camp for middle and high school students July 7th through 18th. The summer camp will give students real world experiences in STEM education through STEM project based learning, improve SAT scores and provide a world class university experience with Texas A&M University professors in STEM fields. Students will attend non-credit STEM classes by TAMU professors, use 3D printers, Chemistry of Cosmetics, Safety Engineering, Construction Engineering, Circuit Design, Learn to use XtraNormal Animation Studio and Photo Story, Advanced Mathematics, Code and Coding Theory, Plant Biology, PSAT/SAT prep class, and a variety of social activities and local field trips. Registration: $700 - $2000 Center for STEM Education and Research University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX Inquiry Based Learning Summer Institutes at the Center for STEM Education and Research at UT Dallas Summer institutes will address the theory and practice of inquiry-based education focusing on the design and management of project/problem based learning. Institutes are tailored to a variety of participants including teachers, professional developers, and administrators. Each core institute is followed by an optional planning institute to assist in designing PBL units and/or supporting implementation. Secondary Inquiry Based Learning including Project and Problem Based Learning June 23-27

7 Elementary Inquiry Based Learning including Project and Problem Based Learning July 7-11 Facilitated PBL Planning Institute Grades 3-12 August Registration Fee: $300/Week Scholarships provided for T- STEM Designated Academies Dates: August 4-8, 2014 Time: 9am - 4pm Ages: 9-14 years old Description: This one-week full-day camp is an introduction to robotics using the LEGO Mindstorms System, intended for students wanting to compete in the FIRST Lego League competition in the fall 2014 season. We will be exploring the new FLL challenge, FLL World Class. Students will be able to build and program a robot to do tasks on the new field and get a feel for what being on an FLL team is like, providing a head start for the upcoming season. Cost:$375 Registration Deadline: May 16, 2014 Engineering By Design A standards-based model program that delivers technological literacy in a STEM context Fundamentals of Technology (FOT) 9 th grade curriculum July 28, 2014 Registration Fee: $175 Virtual support included Invention and Innovation (I&I) 7 th grade curriculum July 29, 2014 Registration Fee: $175 Virtual support included For registration and more information, click here.

8 Region One STEM Center of South Texas Edinburg, TX STEM Teachers Engineering Academy WS# June 16-20, :00 AM 4:00 PM University professors will guide educators through a series of engineering activities designed to increase content understanding among educators as they motivate students to make educated STEM career pathway choices. Focus will be on using computer programming as an instructional tool in the realms of robotics and gaming design. STEM Teachers Science Academy WS# June 23-27, :00 AM 4:00 PM University professors will guide educators through a series of science activities designed to increase content understanding among educators as they motivate students to make educated STEM career pathway choices. Focus will be on biology, physics and astronomy. To register for either academy, click on the academy name or go to and click on the Workshops link. Stipends are available for teachers from participating Region One T-STEM Academies. Please contact Elena Vallejo at with any questions.

9 The Southeast Regional T-STEM Center University of Texas at Galveston Medical Branch, Galveston, TX July 28-August 1 -Location: Houston-TBD 3-Way STEM PBL Institutes (running concurrently) PBL 101- Introduction to PBL- Learn the basics, how to implement, and begin designing your own PBL. Non-T-STEM Academy Registration fee-$250 (5 days) PBL Intermediate-Already taken PBL 101 and want to advance to next steps in developing PBLs and their successful implementation? This session is for you! Non-T-STEM Academy Registration fee-$150 (3 days) PBL Advanced- For participants that have already implemented PBL(s) in their classroom. Strategies to refine/improve existing PBLs, overcome challenges in implementation, and more! Non-T-STEM Academy Registration fee-$150 (3 days) May 24-Location: Galveston-TBD Engineering Is Elementary This full day workshop includes introductory activities and an in-depth look at one EiE unit, No Bones About it: Designing Knee Braces, and its corresponding educator resources.. After completing the EIE PD, you ll be given a certificate and be able to access a set of resources designed to help you offer effective EiE lessons. Registration fee-$150. Does not include materials or kits for participants. June 14-Location:Galveston-TBD Engineering Is Elementary This full day workshop includes introductory activities and an in-depth look at one EiE unit, Just Passing Through: Designing Model Membranes, and its corresponding educator resources.. After completing the EIE PD, you ll be given a certificate and be able to access a set of resources designed to help you offer effective EiE lessons. Registration fee-$150. Does not include materials or kits for participants August 4-6 Location: Galveston-TBD PBL Institute: STEM Connections Outside the Classroom Learn successful student centered approaches for providing hands-on, minds on instruction using Project Based Learning, Problem Based Instruction, and Place Based Learning combined with best practices for integrating science and mathematics content. Successful strategies for utilizing local resources to support these approaches will be detailed.

10 Texas Tech T-STEM Center Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Date for events provided below pictures Teaching Math and Science with LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics June 16-20, 2014 Be a part of this great opportunity for teachers to participate in a projectbased learning curriculum centered around using the LEGO Mindstorms products in class. During this five-day workshop, teachers will begin to build a solid foundation for moving robotics into more mainstreamed science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculums. Texas Tech Campus Grade Levels 6-12 Fee: $375 includes EV3 kit, software, book and resources, $200 for Academies Food Science: The Effect of Acids and Bases on the Science of Taste Teaching acids and bases can be challenging depending on the types of learners present in the classroom. However, if taught through strategies using June 17-19, 2014 "hands-on," real-life experiences, and with food, the concepts are easier for students to grasp. This workshop will be interactive for the teachers who will actually be conducting experiments as students in the laboratory. Texas Tech Campus Grade Levels 6-12 No Registration Fee Can we make the world a better place to live? Biotechnology can! Learn basic techniques that that will turn learning into a fun and more interesting experience for your students. You will learn how to extract DNA from different organisms, how to perform DNA analysis using electrophoresis, manipulate restriction enzymes, transform cells with a foreign DNA, apply the principles of the polymerase chain reaction, and many different applications of biotechnology to several fields of biology. June 23-26, 2014 Texas Tech Campus Grade Levels 9-12 No Registration Fee Game Programming and Design Geared toward beginning level learners, this workshop will use a free, simple to use and highly respected game programming software Scratch. Participants will learn the basics to get started and discover how Scratch can be applied across the curriculum. For the last three days of the workshop, teachers will implement strategies and instruct camp students on gaming design and related teaching/learning concepts in a practical setting. June 23-27, 2014 Texas Tech Campus Grade Levels 6-12 Practicum with Camp Students Paid Stipend No Registration Fee

11 Differentiation in the Math Classroom: Project-Based Learning (PBL) July 8-10, 2014 Our math classrooms are comprised of students with many different backgrounds, both social and academic. This workshop will allow teachers to explore best practices that support the needs of all students. Teachers will also have the opportunity to plan these strategies into a lesson. Texas Tech Campus Grade Levels 6-12 No Registration Fee Science Project-Based Learning (PBL) Focusing on rigorous science disciplines covering selected Texas Essential July 14-15, 2014 Advanced Project-Based Learning (PBL) July 16-18, 2014 Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), teachers will learn to apply project-based learning strategies through hands on exposure and development of project overviews, guiding questions, procedures and activities, work product descriptions, grading rubrics, and questions for reflection. Texas Tech Campus Grade Levels 6-12 No Registration Fee Learners will have the opportunity to delve deeper into Project-Based Learning and refine strategies previously used. Each participant will be asked to bring an example of at least two products from a completed PBL unit. Various protocols will be used and demonstrated to help with lesson refinement, tackling commonly experienced challenges with time management and assessment. Prerequisite: PBL training and implementation Texas Tech Campus Grade Levels 6-12 No Registration Fee 3D Technology in Education This workshop will focus on the utility of 3D animation/gaming as learning and teaching aids in educational contexts. Participants will get a brief overview of 3D animation technology techniques and their applications July 28-30, 2014 and resources through a combination of lecture, demonstration and handson activities. Texas Tech Campus Grade Levels 6-12 No Registration Fee Project-Based Learning (PBL) 101 What happens when students become active participants in instructional design? Authentic learning and real world application! Research indicates June 18-20, 2014 July 14-16, 2014 August 4-6, 2014 that Project-Based Learning (PBL) may increase students' long-term retention, help them perform well on standardized tests, improve their problem-solving and collaboration skills, and improve their attitudes toward learning. Discover the 8 principles essential to STEM PBL and the benefits of incorporating PBL not only in STEM content classes but also throughout cross content and curricula. By the end of this three-day workshop, you will have a PBL to take back and use in your own classroom. Three Different Dates Texas Tech Grade Levels 6-12 No Registration Fee

12 Engineering is Elementary July 18 th 9:00 4:00! Audience- Science Teachers Grades 1-5! Registration Deadline - July 8th! Fee: No charge for this workshop, but registration is required to attend! Limited to 25 participants! Lunch will be served This learner-driven workshop is designed to build your knowledge of engineering and your confidence in teaching it. You'll get hands-on experience with EiE materials and insights into the most effective strategies for teaching the curriculum. Unit: Catching the Wind, Designing Windmills Mechanical engineering involves the design of anything with moving parts. In this unit you will learn how to help your students think like mechanical engineers-and also use their understanding of air as wind-to design and create wind-powered machines. The storybook Leif Catches the Wind introduces students to wind turbines that generate renewable energy. Students will study how common machines such as mechanical pencils and egg beaters work, then use their mechanical engineering skills to design sailboats and windmills that catch the wind. What You Take Home Each participant will receive one free EiE curriculum Binder of their choice provided by the Boston Museum of Science! ($50 value) Prepared to teach any EiE unit in your classroom Confidence that you can implement open-ended engineering design challenges with your students Equipped with the EiE Teacher Guide of your choice.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Texas Tech University ($30 if requested) 6 hours Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit 3 hours of content qualify as Gifted and Talented Education credit

13 The Ingenuity Center University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX PBL 101 June or July What is Project-Based Learning (PBL)? Why are so many people talking about it? Do you want to try PBL in your classroom and do not know where to start? Come join the Ingenuity Center T-STEM trainers as we share with you our experience on how to successfully implement Project-Based Learning in your classroom or school. This 3-day session is for PBL novices that are ready to change the way they teach. Participants will walk away with locally developed resources to create their own TEKS-based integrated PBL units and a draft of one ready to implement. Participants need to bring a computer, your TEKS and the willingness to explore and change. $150 registration fee for non-t-stem academies. AP Summer Institute at UT Tyler July The Tyler Advanced Placement Summer Institute is a collaborative effort endorsed by the College Board between the University of Texas at Tyler, Ingenuity Center and Tyler Independent School District to provide K-12 teachers throughout the Southwestern region certification in the instruction of Advanced Placement and Pre-Advanced Placement courses. See website for complete list of course offerings. Registration fee starting at $515 The Texas Project Lead the Way Core Training Various courses throughout the summer see website for schedule PLTW Professional Development is a three-phase program designed to teach the content and pedagogical skills needed to instruct each PLTW course. It s focused on proper preparation, in-depth training and continuing education. The three phases of professional development are: Phase 1: Readiness Training Phase 2: Core Training Phase 3: Ongoing Training Core Training is the second phase of the PLTW Professional Development program. The twoweek sessions are 80 hours of INTENSE training and are designed to provide an in-depth overview and hands-on, course-specific training of the curriculum with a strong focus on

14 pedagogy and professional networking. A teacher must successfully complete Core Training for each PLTW course they plan on teaching. Registration: $2300-$2400 per course