Cobb Education Consortium

K-12 Final Presentation

Committee MembersDan Frisbie, Eric Gray, Tricia Patterson, Allison Vereen

Cobb County School DistrictAimee Bryant, Idris Johnson, Dean Yoder

Marietta City Schools Gary Bush

Southern Polytechnic State University Crystal Cleland

Chattahoochee Technical CollegeDiana Gregory

Kennesaw State University

Project Selection & CollaborationGroup Norms Value – Student AchievementFeasibleSustainableAccountableAccordance with the CEC Mission StatementIdeas presented – Rubric Agendas & Follow Up

Project Focus“We will enhance traditional teaching to

include critical thinking skills that are developed with STEM lessons and give teachers

the tools and strategies they need to develop lessons to engage 21st Century learners.”

Feasibility: Training could take place from experts in the field for K-12 teachers

Sustainability: Teacher training could carry over into the classroom and, ultimately, entire schools

Accountability: Teachers took a survey to report their level of comfort with the topic of STEM

Why STEM?Fostering quality STEM education in our schools will begin to meet the demands of the 21st Century by producing:

· Scientists and engineers who will continue the research and innovation that is central to the economic growth of our country

· Technology proficient workers who are capable of dealing with a science-based, high technology workforce

· 21st Century literate voters and citizens who can make intelligent decisions about public policy and who understand the world around them

(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math: Education for a Global Leadership, USDOE)

The 3 R’s are Not Enough…Now the “4 C’s”: Critical thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Problem Solve with Real World Issues

Incorporate the “Five E’s”: Engage, Explore, Explain,

Elaborate, and Evaluate

Selection of Participants & STEM Workshop Plan

DiversityK-12Wide range of experienceSurveyLogistics and Comfort for ParticipantsExpert PresentersSustainability toolsSchedule for the day

STEM Workshop at MCAA

STEM Conference - Cobb Education Consortium K-12 October 29, 2013 – MCAA

9:00 Breakfast (provided)9:30 Introduction/Overview of the Day10:00 STEM Presentations11:30 LUNCH (provided)12:00 Observe 4th Grade STEM Class1:00 Safe Learning Environment Presentation2:00 Debriefing and Closing

Pre-Workshop Survey Results

POST Workshop

Survey Results

The Proof Will Be In…

Continued Professional Development State Rubric for STEM Certification Student Achievement Sustainability College and Career Ready Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES)

Key to Effective Teaching