#oklaed Archive
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Sunday February 21, 2016
Kevin Hime Superintendent checking in from Cancun
Valarie Farrow, AP Tulsa.
Welcome to Chat - Tonight's Topic is Career and Technology Education.
Please introduce yourself. Marcie Mack, state director of the CareerTech system & one of tonight's moderators.
Drew Robinson, instructional technology coach, Tulsa Public Schools
Adam Rogers Oklahoma City Public Schools CTE Technology Resource Coordinator.
Terri Cullen from Associate Professor.. Looking forward to
Meghan Loyd, Vocal Music at Sequoyah MS in Broken Arrow.
Hello . Jeremy Zweiacker, CareerTechEd ready to have a great conversation tonight!
Michelle Waters, 9-11 English, Wayne High School
Amy Presley - History T with BAHS
Lesa Hefner,Marketing teacher at Duncan High School
Dawn Cash Art Teacher SummitMS Edmond
Dalton Savage, Future Educator
Hopefully you aren’t the only one. We are quickly running out of spots! https://t.co/E5eOpJSpLT
Terri Cullen from Associate Professor.. Looking forward to
Kim Blodgett, 5th grade Math and Science T from Little Axe Elem. Fading fast. So sleepy.
Vanessa Perez, Tech Integration, Clinton
Nancy Williams - Idabel Primary South checking in.
Julie Bloss, Principal- Grove ECC
Rob Miller, Asst Supt Sand Springs, don't know a lot about this topic so here to learn!
Sara Wright STEM Program Manager State Dept CareerTech
Good evening everyone! Looking forward to a great chat.
drew price Instructional Coach - Putnam City Schools
Nicole Bauman - Elementary Principal Lindsay, OK
Seth, Assistant Principal with
Ditto!!! ! https://t.co/iiPdUTT66v
Rob Miller, Asst Supt Sand Springs, don't know a lot about this topic so here to learn!
Susanne Silk, Business Technology Instructor at WTC!
Jason James advocate - Voucher Truth Teller - Life Long Educator
Bonner Slayton, literacy specialist/instructional coach at Moore Norman Tech Center
Watching chat tonight from Moore/Norman area! Representing - one of the 29 districts in Okla.
Jonathan Atchley, AP in Edmond
Rick Cobb, Mid-Del Superintendent, blogger, trouble-maker. I'll be in and out tonight.
Michelle Grinsteiner Asst Principal Edmond Summit MS
Michael Pogue Gateway to Technology at Irving MS in Norman
Brandi Williams- mom, educator, student. I'm here because the bullies make me come
Good evening ! Roberta Douglas, Career Specialist,
Shanna Mellott, Senior English, Cache, Just tweeting, watching the Walking Dead, and planning a video
Good evening! I'm Jennifer Wehrenberg and I work for ODCTE
Representing . Thank you to everyone in for supporting !
We love all of you!!! https://t.co/4GWwKxK7sG
Rick Cobb, Mid-Del Superintendent, blogger, trouble-maker. I'll be in and out tonight.
hello , State T&I Manager for CareerTech
Thank you for a great chat tonight. We appreciate the support of in our state!
Tonight we will follow the Q1 A1 format. Let's get started and remember to use in your responses.
Joe Robinson, state agency
Good Evening, Steve, a Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri
I'm Monique Rodriguez. I'm a student teacher at U.S. Grant High School + earning my license to teach at OU
Glen Abshere, elem. prin Claremore schools
Good Evening, everyone Daniel Devers Meridian Technology Center, Information Technology instructor
Aaron Baker, activist teacher, 8th grade U.S. History, Mid-Del, first time edchat.
Hi everyone! Kas, Elem principal in .
Good evening! Nancy Overton - Regional Coordinator at ODCTE.
A1 CT teachers have to maintain knowledge of industry standards and best practice.
Jason Bengs, Clinton High School Assistant Principal
Hi steve! Glad you could join our chat!
Barbara Bayless, Reading Specialist, OU Doctorate Student in Instructional Leadership & Curriculum
A1 I have taken two classes at our local Career-Tech in Idabel. One was to refresh my computer skills and another in masonery.
A1: By being involved in PD for teachers. Taking part in Edcamps over the summer. Making their presence known. Resources available
Q1. With technology changing so much, teachers must always be current learners
Debbie Matney, (I'm the one who used to be behind the curtain of "Dove In, Will I Swim?). Sixth graders, English, Bartlesville.
Technology is a HUGE part of - we must keep up with advances.
Working on technology homework, but ready to monitor chat. Rebecca Choate certified teacher and grad student
Andrea Gaines HS Science Teacher Union PS
A1 I think CareerTech offers a great combination of innovative theory and practical teaching! https://t.co/qXkOhdccV7
Happy Sunday! Connie Romans, communications and marketing, ODCTE.
Jennifer Seitsinger, MPS...love learning from my PLN
Jun Kim, Dir. of Tech. Moore .
Shelley, Kiamichi Tech, hello
Kristin Atchley, Student Advocacy Coordinator Norman High School, sorry I’m late.
Professional development and PLNs
A1: Things are always changing. All Ts, not only CT teachers have to continuing learning to best reach their Ss.
A1: Again, Career Tech is not my specialty, but if there are any educators in who are about continuous learning, time for you to go.
Beth Johnson, Instructional TEchnology Specialist, Broken Arrow
Q1: Technology advances rapidly, and teachers need to stay current + be able to show their students how to keep up
A1 Professional development and PLNs
A1) CT Ts must have content knowledge and keep up w/ supply/demand knowledge of their CT field. Must know Ss and industry interest.
A1) We expect our students to get certifications so that motivates me to do the same. Does that mean my students motiviate me?
. did an AMAZING job advertising free or discounted classes for teachers Loved my photography class with them.
A1 Encourage ongoing self-appraisal, connect professional development to school improvement goals
chat Q1, A1 Meeting your students' needs gives you many opportunities to grow as an educator.
Q1) We offer incentives for teachers who want to pursue continuing education. We have several who are currently in grad school.
Doug Brown Superintendent checking in tonight
A1 . did an AMAZING job advertising free or discounted classes for teachers Loved my photography class with them.
Career tech partnerships with PUBLIC SCHOOLS can open the eyes of Ts, Ss, and parents of the new careers
I've been wanting to learn more about Thrively!
A1: I remember when Great Plains Vo-Tech took teachers to different industries to see what employees had to do. It was very helpful.
Craig McVay, Supt., El Reno. I'm here listening and learning.
A1 In tech disciplines, if you aren't continually learning you will fall behind quickly.
A student teaches a valuable lesson to the teacher. Read -> DEAR KEVIN - The Learning Lessons Series https://t.co/pm5M6O8uqp
A1) gives T's a lot of opportunities for PD.
A1 - CareerTech offers high quality professional development for teachers.
A1: There is always room for learning!
I think it's important for T's to be knowledgeable when it comes to CareerTech. So we can pass that info on to our Ss.
A1: CT Ts have to be on top of trends of field. Culinary/Medical/ Cosmetology, etc. all evolve constantly
Now, there's a crazy idea. I wish we did more of this in public ed
A1: It seems to me in CT T's are forced to stay current with tech and other industry trends. Classroom T's could also benefit
Hi Everyone , representing and , .
RT https://t.co/g3yO3RIlER A1 .GreatPlainsTech did an AMAZING job advertising free or discounted classes for teachers Loved my pho…
A1 . did an AMAZING job advertising free or discounted classes for teachers Loved my photography class with them.
A1 . offered free tech "level up" to Ts & Healthcare Academy so Ts know what is available to Ss as well
A1 helps us to see what options are out there for our students
Skeeter Sampler - Questions to ponder, elem. prin., dad of a PUBLIC ED student, regretting some votes
Good evening, Jaclyn Arnold division
A1: CareerTech encourages Ts to stay on top of new and innovative classroom practices!
I love how Tulsa Tech does field trips and visits to our 8th grade students. Just gives kids more ideas!
Wow. How awesome is that! I want to get an advanced degree but can't figure out how to pay for it! https://t.co/dW0wYXBcnH
Q1) We offer incentives for teachers who want to pursue continuing education. We have several who are currently in grad school.
a2) we had speak to our future teachers last week about being entrepreneurs.. Great perspective.
A2 I tell my ELA students stories about former clients who started their own businesses at home to solve problems they had.
A2) Entrepreneurship starts with innovation and creation
A2: I teach math so promoting entrepreneurship is easy. Tie it into math lessons. Such as own a business. That takes math.
A2 encourage S's to find their passion and explore their passion
A2) T’s need to show that S’s that it talks hard work and determination.
In my classroom we use past graduates as guest speakers and examples. We keep in touch with them for several years after
A2: As I clinical counselor, I talked to my students about how my degree & license allows me to see clients outside school.
A1: If all teachers don't stay relevant, they can't be relevant for their students.
A2 My Entrepreneurship page https://t.co/i09X5TQFT6 I helped our students create a business from the African masks they made.
A2 I also talk to them about how I started my own business, and how I am still using those skills to help my family and other Ts.
I agree. PD should be driven by goals to improve the educator, students and school. https://t.co/sjTwES9uYx
A1 - CareerTech offers high quality professional development for teachers.
We had three teachers attend that summer field trip
A2 - My entrepreneurship class uses BizInnovator curriculum which allows for college credit.
A2 FACS T has students reupholstering furniture, quilting, and up cycling items in her class.
Tegan Sexton here. I'm out this evening. Weekend full of bikes, bikes, and mountain bike trails. :)
We all need to be life long learners tools like help us keep current
A2 Here at , our schools Thoreau and Monroe use Microsociety to teach MS Ss entrepreneurship https://t.co/ItWNBEGID7
CT involves hands on learning. In order to be better teachers we must never forget we are also learners. Always continue to learn.
A2: I allow students to create their own fundraisers for their choir accounts.
A2: My Ss have to complete a senior project where they had to innovate and create. Next year, I want to tie it more into STEAM.
Feedly is my favorite tool. I use it to follow more than 100 education/writing blogs.
A2: Genius hour is a great way! Give Ss time to solve real-to-their-world problems!
A2: showcasing the success of graduates is essential to motivate current students
A2: Use family (HVAC business) & Hubs' story (Regional Exec Chef) to talk what goes into building brand
A2) If you know a Ss interest you can promote entrepreneurship. Teach Ss 2 be creator/innovator, which is not exclusive to classroom
A2 We also work with Red River and Jackie Jacobi to work on projects with local entrepreneurs.
. May I ask what are some of the ideas they have come up with?
A2: Encourage tech use in innovative ways and encourage creativity in my teachers and their students
A2 Invite advisory board members into speak with students and share their experiences
A2 I teach the littles but we are always talking about growing, learning from mistakes, nurturing ideas, creating...
AGREED! chats are a great tool for continuous learning.
https://t.co/2Zm54KnoKs
"Learning to read & learning to love reading owe a great deal to the nature of human relationships that occur around &through books." MemFox
A2, must be part of all classroom instruction
A2: By creating growth mindset in our students
A2) Let S’s run the student store at schools. It gives them opportunities to learn.
A2: Yes, I love seeing student successes publicized also.
most write letters to their families. Bake sales, lawn work, and singing telegrams seem to be the most popular!
A2: I plan on bringing successful business professionals into my classroom. This will allow students to ask questions.
A2 I teach a unit on Graphic a design and try to get my S's to explore how much Graphic design there is in just a 2 mile radius
A2: We have began the connection to promote Lemonade Day with local elementary students and promote to our community
A1: We offer numerous training's, invite CTE and nonCTE educators to be a part. GuidanceFest is one example. https://t.co/a8pBEAQ4Vz
A2: Ohh..Biz Town! My Middle School students still talk about their Biz Town experiences!
A2) MNTC has an entrepreneurship program! Ss learn all functions of business. Ss operate an on-site store. https://t.co/slw213bZNi
I'd like to see more concepts integrated into our
Great idea! https://t.co/ePTNIF6Is0
A2) Let S’s run the student store at schools. It gives them opportunities to learn.
A2 Student CTSOs provide many opportunities to teach entrepreneurship through school stores and live-work activities.
A2 One teacher I subbed for had business students baking and selling cookies from her classroom.
We are also operating a school store! Lots of great experience!
Working on it everyday!!!
A2 Work the class through setting up a business in a capstone project and bring in people to mentor the progress.
. YAS. Trying to get a laser cutter engraver with visions of High School Shark Tank in my head
A2: Ts stay relevant in the business world to help their students. Read business mags like FastCompany daily.
A2: I saw this and loved the connection with the elementary students!
A2 CT STEM capstone courses give ss opportunity to design & invent. Some ss even get patents!
. Okay, that is pretty . You guys have a video/website/brochure somewhere?
A2 Great book to get conversations started with any age. What do you do with and idea? Change the world! https://t.co/T5zLKNTMBk
This would definitely strengthen the and is needed.
A1: I think using summer months to "work" in industry helps build education of industry changes and builds relationships
Q3 Do you know how CareerTech student organization members are contributing to your community? https://t.co/Lq2ZkkIlwo
Love it! I think Ss should get to experience the process - it's all about innovation and problem solving!
A2 Have 2 teach Ss in elem. that they're value doesn't depend on college only. Success from doing and learning something loved.
How do we ensure CT and FACS are culturally responsive to students of color?
I just found this book a few months ago....love it!
A3: I have to say that I really doen't know....
This is a favorite bedtime story in my house!
A2 Cont) We must relate entrepreneurship and social responsibility. Millennials have shown that they want to give back w/ business
Thanks again to Lawton PS for loaning our bball team a bus when we had mechanical trouble this weekend. https://t.co/zp4e6yHnkT
A3) Most of the time “No”. The T’s need to be involved in the community as well to know what S’s are doing.
This benefits both educators and industry leaders.
A2) What says. https://t.co/l3vMUCeDWb
A2: Ts stay relevant in the business world to help their students. Read business mags like FastCompany daily.
A2. We must remember that there is always a possibility for students to eventually own their own business
I'd love to see our local community get involved in public education! Talk about strengthening communities!
A2 Students also worked alone or in groups to participate in an Entrepreneurship Contest. Great ideas from my students!
A2 Have 2 teach Ss in elem. that they're value doesn't depend on college only. Success from doing and learning something loved.
Ron Sunderland, Principal, Alva Middle School checking in.
A2: Love the idea of students getting real world experience through OJT and internships in CT!
are key to all areas of career/professional growth, especially entrep. All S's will win with a guide.
A3: I do not have any idea.
MNTC has an entrepeneruship program w/ a legit store: The Backroom Clothing Co. Check it out.
A4:industry ready means preparing students with both HARD skills and SOFT skills for a rapidly changing world.
Not sure I follow your Q since the goal is to prepare all Ss for careers, etc.
A3: I don't know for sure how they participate.
A4 Industry Ready...prepared to make decisions, use critical thinking skills, apply learning...Real World Ready !
A4. Students must be ready to meet the need of the employers, and also have the skills necessary for further education.
A3) is a hub of learning in our community. AM/PM classes, spaces used for PD, and community child care.
A3) My students adopt a business for a year and help out making business cards, etc.
A3: My DECA members participate in several community projects. We work with a bank for a food drive, help United Way Day of Caring.
A3: As a former Business Professionals of America chapter president we contributed to the community through volunteer work
A3) CTSO need to do a better job of including the community in the projects that they are working on.
A3 CTSOs provide students the opportunity to learn how to be good citizens through community service activities
A4: Making Ss better citizens and people. No matter what they do as a career, these are skills they all need.
A4 know the trade they trained for & expose them to most everything they do in the field. Specifics sometimes have to be on the job
A4 Do the graduating students have the necessary knowledge and skills to go to work? Yes, industry ready!
A4: Having certifications to prove what you can do, and also the work ethic to go along with it.
A4 Be ready to be an independent learner. The needs of industry change quickly. Those that succeed will be those that can adapt.
A3: I take that back I think CTSO hosts blood drives bc I have donated several times.
A3: CT students obtain necessary certifications at career tech schools to be career ready
Q3, A1 CTSO members in my community lead by example for the youngest members
A3. Social skills are a critical instructional component of all student organizations
A4: Industry Ready means to be equipped with skills that will help you be a productive member of society.
The state wide project, Chain of Love, is a great example ot that! BPA provides good opportunities for our students!
A3: CTSOs help students see the importance of community service
A4: Ss must know how to collaborate and work with others when entering any industry
a4: a combination of knowledge, skills, and employ-ability traits
Well said! We need to make sure we teach students how to learn! Our world is in constant change!
A4:a danger is not to prepare students as life-long learners as we rush to meet the needs of employers
A4: Industry ready means being ready for high paced, collaborative, problem solving, attention to detail type of work.
A3) Volunteer all-year long. Last year, a few Ss built garden for homeless vets @ OKC's VA. https://t.co/LMjdmDDfbO
A4 time management, dedication, & respect to the company they work for. Employability soft skills are a big part
RT STLinOK A2: Use family (HVAC business) & Hubs' story (Regional Exec Chef) to talk what goes into building brand
A4) Being able to efficiently display industry related skills, and hopefully innovating new practice in the industry
LOVE this! https://t.co/Gep2i41amM
A4:a danger is not to prepare students as life-long learners as we rush to meet the needs of employers
We read The Most Magnificent Thing just this week in class! What's your blog??
A4) S’s are ready with a skill that is needed in todays market.
A4 Industry ready = skills and flexibility to adapt to changing industry needs
Does FACS at urban, suburban, exurban, and rural schools all look the same?
Hopefully producing skills that prolong the industry too. We need innovators to continue industry
Teresa pinkston instructional coordinator checking in
A4 Ss have demonstrated the necessary skills to be successful in their chosen field.
A3: Needs some ideas to involve industry in your classroom? does an awesome job
A4 Advisory groups can answer if your students are ready. They will be brutally honest.
A4: Having work ethic & time management skills. Ss have to find something they love to do & can do it effectively.
A4) Dr. is one of 's finest. https://t.co/i30ZfKbz6v
A4:industry ready means preparing students with both HARD skills and SOFT skills for a rapidly changing world.
A4 having the knowledge & ability to solve problems within a given industry.
. Employ-ability skills increasingly important in our S's today, agreed! More than just ? Gotta ask ?
A4: industry ready means having the skills and ability to step into the workforce and add value. Soft Skills a must
A4. Industry ready means producing Ss who need minimal OJT. Saves the companies money and the students time.
Flexibility and adaptability are key!
A4 Cont) Industry ready also means that the learners can take the industry in the future. Innovation must continue
Yes! We need to inspire our studnets to be innovators!
No, just like every other classroom, it fits the needs of the learners and the fields they are preparing for.
I also think industry ready means Ss don't necessarily have to take on huge crippling student debt!
A4) S's that have the knowledge and technological skills to make industry better.
A3: annually has Ss conduct Chain of Love, raising awareness for this year donating over $9k.
Our local Chamber of Commerce suggested instead of Entrepreneurship the class should be called problem solvers. I loved that idea!
A4: We need 2 not only prepare Ss 2 fill jobs, but create jobs too. Focus on bldg inherent skills & talents rather than fixing def.
Amen! https://t.co/iPWawP9VcV
I also think industry ready means Ss don't necessarily have to take on huge crippling student debt!
A4. Are career tech educators ready for competition from other areas of education in this area?
A4 Ability to have good work ethic, ability to follow the leader, ability to grow
Thanks. First time on the chat. I may not be following the rules.
A4 Having the skills necessary for the job and also the knowledge of how to be a valued employee and citizen.
Students making a difference, with great educators leading the way!
We usually have multiple sidebars going.
4)T's helping student find their passion, development their skills and leading by example
Rules are always overrated anyways =)
A4 Being prepared to step into the workforce with the skills and training necessary to do the job, in whatever industry
A4 Basics first: business attire dependability Mommy won't be there to hold your hand.
I see it as working together, not competition. But, it's hard to match the tuition costs of . https://t.co/GCY8TIZX5O
A4. Are career tech educators ready for competition from other areas of education in this area?
A4 - Managers that I meet say the soft skills are lacking. They can teach the job, but students need those soft skills!
A5: twitter doesn't allow me to type that much. ;-) I worked in healthcare for 6 yrs b4 I became a teacher. I could go all night.
A4: helps ALL students succeed in Industry skills AND academic skills. We can and do teach both.
A4 In some ways they’re ahead. They don’t req as much csework outside of skilled area as higher ed. Have comm. rel. with business
A4 Students are ready for employment day one with full efficiency!
A4 would also add & to this list! https://t.co/TGzWR0gs55
A4 Ability to have good work ethic, ability to follow the leader, ability to grow
Agreed Joe, Careertech stays industry ready so our Ss can too. . https://t.co/xzy46ijqB0
A4. Are career tech educators ready for competition from other areas of education in this area?
What would you say are the top 3 soft skills needed?
A5. From the instructional side, finding enough clinical sited for all students
We have to teach soft skills! I agree! https://t.co/sRvBylOtnK
A4 - Managers that I meet say the soft skills are lacking. They can teach the job, but students need those soft skills!
A5: From my classroom perspective, it is the update of ICD-10 medical coding. Costing rural hospitals big bucks.
A5 It will be a growing industry. Cost and regulations will close smaller facilities. Rural areas will have a hard time.
A5) Not having enough qualified people to fill the open positions.
A5: Too many people fail to access prev med & healthy habits. Like not changing oil in car. Future repairs are much more expensive.
A5) Continuous learning is a must. I'm guessing that clientele can change for practices rather quick. Must be responsive to needs.
A5: Insurance costs, Emergency room abuse, rx addiction, etc. The list goes on and on. (you can tell I worked ER)
Yes!! No matter the path...help Ss find their passion! https://t.co/BFa6H1NgZR
4)T's helping student find their passion, development their skills and leading by example
A5) Baby boomers are retiring...and if we're being honest...the new, in-demand workforce must work to keep them alive.
A5 I think there's a lot of potential in health analytics and big data...I'd like to see more opportunities for Ss to work w/ that!
A5: It's the same concern we have for our students--the "give me" mentality and the abuse of the system
Nothing like honesty. https://t.co/djHoI7cg5u
A5) Baby boomers are retiring...and if we're being honest...the new, in-demand workforce must work to keep them alive.
- I think customer service, time management, and professionalism would certainly be among the top skills. https://t.co/Z1vq3zkPo6
What would you say are the top 3 soft skills needed?
I'd add adaptation, creativity, and problem solving to that list too! https://t.co/4BoQerl5eO
- I think customer service, time management, and professionalism would certainly be among the top skills. https://t.co/Z1vq3zkPo6
What would you say are the top 3 soft skills needed?
A5: I think we need to prepare Ss on how to make decisions on their own. They need to talk to the Doctor not just mom or dad.
employers nationwide continuously seek: &
Top skills would be working with others to solve problems with respect and professionalism
A5 People making unnecessary healthcare visits they can't pay for. Seen it in the business for years.
You are right! Our rural hospital shut its doors last week.
A5 maybe the same issues as education? Equitable access to all.
A5: There will be more people who need healthcare and less people qualified to take care of them.
A5: There really needs to be programs where Ss shadow a person in their chosen industry. This needs to happen b4 they choose.
There are several - problem solving for sure and team player as well!! https://t.co/E0kPbEZ8MN
I'd add adaptation, creativity, and problem solving to that list too! https://t.co/4BoQerl5eO
- I think customer service, time management, and professionalism would certainly be among the top skills. https://t.co/Z1vq3zkPo6
What would you say are the top 3 soft skills needed?
I would also add communication skills. Our students are lacking in this area in my opinion!
A4 Careertech should look for collaborating with all levels of education. https://t.co/gGFiYtS6kH
A4. Are career tech educators ready for competition from other areas of education in this area?
A5: Not internships, by then it's too late. I mean BEFORE they actually have decided. When they're in the "thinking" stage.
Q4,A1 Communication skills and flexibility
What age/grade do you think this needs to happen Kimberly?
A5: AGREED! This would be beneficial in every area, not just healthcare. https://t.co/zUEpdr0HlP
A5: There really needs to be programs where Ss shadow a person in their chosen industry. This needs to happen b4 they choose.
What if we had themed ? Like a where Ss tackled today's healthcare problems?
Like how will they know what mechanical engineers really do? Or what surgeons have to encounter? How will they know?!
There would be a lot of "out of the box" thinking! Ss know few boundaries! https://t.co/x02FIvez0G
What if we had themed ? Like a where Ss tackled today's healthcare problems?
Taking care of the baby boomers, do the math huge number will need help A5
Q6 What are some specific ways to engage middle school student in meaningful STEM education? https://t.co/RMrQLHzKO1
@ huff503 I agree! We are supposed to be in this for the students. Not Competition, but best for students. https://t.co/DSSArX8Vxj
A4 Careertech should look for collaborating with all levels of education. https://t.co/gGFiYtS6kH
A4. Are career tech educators ready for competition from other areas of education in this area?
A6) Middle schools S’s need to have an introduction to what is offered at the HS level.
Sometimes tough problems like effective rural healthcare needs "out of the box" solutions!
HS isn't teaching this stuff! I'm sorry but I'm on a rant now.I'm just wondering why there isn't a program. They shld b immersed nit
A5 not enough "slots" to train physician assistants in OK each year or med school students
A6 Real life problems solved in school makerspaces. S1 has problem, S2 solves it
A6 Tie it to real world challenges! Don't just play at changing the world, do it!
Could pair with OSU Coll of Med to develop ideas for rural med. https://t.co/aGuOjNWdCd
Sometimes tough problems like effective rural healthcare needs "out of the box" solutions!
Q6: Fenway School in BOS has students do project based learning with industry community members
Reading. Researching. Ss who can/will do these can learn anything they want.
A6 Project Lead the Way I recommend training all staff in elem. if possible. There’s an elem. in Tulsa area that does it well.
A6: STEM is great, but let's not forget that some students love art and music solve real world problems using those mediums.
RT FatCatArtist What if we had themed ? Like a where Ss tackled today's healthcare problems?
A6) is having a "math night", which involves professionals speaking about math in their profession.
A6: Like literacy, STEM needs to be across the curr. Creativity, PS'ing, scientific thinking, comm, and use of tech in all courses.
And communications is needed by ALL students. https://t.co/3V4ajymcux
A6: STEM is great, but let's not forget that some students love art and music solve real world problems using those mediums.
I think the key is having the right mentors for a themed challenge...to give context!
A6:Middle schoolers need to see, hear, touch, feel, & experience future STEM opportunities. More hands on, real world applications.
A6: While designing for MS s's we need to build pipeline so they can continue to be engaged after MS. https://t.co/hPArgbiKjB
Q6 What are some specific ways to engage middle school student in meaningful STEM education? https://t.co/RMrQLHzKO1
Make STEM to STEAM by adding art. Design is essential to success in modern life.
Great point. So moving from STEM to STEAM to engage students
A6 More Hands on... Makerspaces are a an amazing way to grow and explore unknown interests.Clinton has some awesome things happening
A6) Middle schools S's need to have hands on experience.
Well said! I teach Medical Assisting and they go to work as fast as I can get them through the class!
A6) Make the community and surrounding communities the classroom. The industry want Ss that are prepared, we must expose them to it.
A6: Have career days at school, focus the curriculum on their interests and career choices, & have them keep a career portfolio.
A6 be willing to let the S's drive the ship. They will come up with better STEM activities than we will.
I prefer STEM = Strategies That Engage Minds!
A6: By getting them out of the classroom and putting them right in the center of it where it is happening.
Yes and start early...maker space, genius hour...as Ss experience and grow direction will be more defined https://t.co/t86GAWhkXc
What if we had themed ? Like a where Ss tackled today's healthcare problems?
Love this idea https://t.co/kuIIEUCO6q
A6: Have career days at school, focus the curriculum on their interests and career choices, & have them keep a career portfolio.
A6: I think the key is in the question: "meaningful". Learning must be relevant.
A6: Middle school grades should be ground zero for introducing students to STEM & opportunities.
A6 CT STEM Gateway programs expose Ss to our HS pre-eng, computer science & biomed Ps & careers
A6) Make the change from to . -- It's time to add the Arts.
A5 Adding in that a (Art) in Stem.. STEAM:)
I like this. Did STEM ever really go away? I'm afraid it has just been repackaged as "next shiny thing."
A6 Find what interests your student and facilitate it. You learn, they learn, and they stay engaged.
The Agriscience fair really has been working good with this. Ss get in depth in areas of interest. https://t.co/Vb5Dj17e1l
Q6 What are some specific ways to engage middle school student in meaningful STEM education? https://t.co/RMrQLHzKO1
Dawn Cash signing out.. Nice chatting tonight
A6 STEM is great but how about read and write first so they can formulate a hypothesis?
A7: Great resource for students, teachers, and parents!
A6 Don't wait to get them excited...start in elem and excitement will build!!
A7 We are using at Duncan! Great information!!
gotta love buzz words but ultimately it's about creating meaningful educational experiences for Ss
Have to bounce a little early. Loved the chat tonight. Career tech has saved some of my Ss lives. Have a great week !
A6 Use students' interests. and are games to teach STEM. Use them to gain interest or expand knowledge.
A7: Share with every school we visit. People still don't know. A powerful tool! (and no cost to site) https://t.co/8QrrdoR4rN
Sure sounds like to me! https://t.co/ePZk3YcD5Y
A6 Don't wait to get them excited...start in elem and excitement will build!!
A7: I think this is a great resource. I didn't know about unitl just now.
And grossly misinterpreted. Somehow the S and M have gone missing.
A6) We work w/ Moore & Norman schools early to get Ss enrolled into our pre-engineering program. Ss are taught curriculum.
A6: mentorships with business & industry. No one succeeds alone.
Adding the A (art) in STEM is a great idea and just plain common sense to me. https://t.co/PzyIoYb8HL
A5 Adding in that a (Art) in Stem.. STEAM:)
Agreed. The Arts rock. Should be Steam. Great idea.
Career Tech educators need to focus on the importance of career information and plans of study.
A7 Amazing, powerful tool for all users!
A7) I would like to think that all the CTE T's in OKCPS are using it. With everything else that is put on their plate I am not sure.
A7 No, never heard of it. What grade level recommendations?
A6:Now we have added A to STE_M for the arts. Why not add R for reading, another A for athletics & use ASTREAM? We do it 2 ourselves
for me, STEM isn't subject specific, I teach STEM strategies 2 English & Social Studies Ts
. just launched in August! Happy to help you get started.
I'm a mom to an 18,19, 21 yo. I had many conversations w/them about what certain careers involve. I felt like school should have 2.
We use it for freshmen up to seniors at Duncan. I believe it has benefits for middle school age as well.
A7) How has been shown to non-CTE teachers or is it only CTE?
A7 provides students tools to research career opportunities and plan for their future - at no cost!
Agreed. is the tool to help. https://t.co/gkmT1PmFEB
Career Tech educators need to focus on the importance of career information and plans of study.
You must check it out! Start as low as identifying occupations all the way to connecting with employers!
Perhaps with appropriate funding, schools would have the resources to have those conversations during high school.
Great chat! Have to work on Donor's Choose homework for technology class. Have a great week.
Amen! https://t.co/MCG3YS28QG
Perhaps with appropriate funding, schools would have the resources to have those conversations during high school.
Let's just teach the whole child...let's stop placing them in neat tiddy one size fits all boxes. STEM STEAM STREAM to many letters!
Without reading, there won't be much STEM or anything else. They can't pass those career classes without it. https://t.co/ghppH1mgxz
Why not just add reading and make it STREAM?
it is for everyone, K-12 and even adults!
A7 MS and up right now. it will be available for K-adult next Fall. And it's free! Super resource!
Our non cte teachers are using it at Duncan! https://t.co/8RIv70Zspf
A7) How has been shown to non-CTE teachers or is it only CTE?
A6b: We have to stop buying into latest buzzword so vendors can create market for their products. STEM topics have always had value!
These convos can start early...we just have to stop listen and make it personal. https://t.co/FZbckTY2GT
I'm a mom to an 18,19, 21 yo. I had many conversations w/them about what certain careers involve. I felt like school should have 2.
https://t.co/zyVQ8O087R
These convos can start early...we just have to stop listen and make it personal. https://t.co/FZbckTY2GT
I'm a mom to an 18,19, 21 yo. I had many conversations w/them about what certain careers involve. I felt like school should have 2.
can help you with okcareerguide. https://t.co/rj7M9MFPrN
I'm a mom to an 18,19, 21 yo. I had many conversations w/them about what certain careers involve. I felt like school should have 2.
Next on the agenda, Why some state leaders don’t have public position on ESAs. What’s the deal Holyfield?
Reading and writing first things we teach should we be teaching science and tech first?
. we've launched to all since August, at all levels of edu, 6th g-adult
Confusing, because it's right there in the acronym...
