#edchatME Archive

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Monday March 13, 2017
8:30 PM EDT
  • EdChatME Mar 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to tonight’s #EdChatME! We are turning the reigns over to @CoachStebany to lead us through a #STEM in Schools convo! Let’s go!
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to #EdChatME! Tonight we're talking STEM schools and STEM programs within schools. #STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering & Math.
  • participatechat Mar 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #edchatME by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/ghraQFuxbx
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Let's start with quick introductions. Where do you work and what's your role there? Remember to use the hashtag #EdChatME
  • DrewetteCard - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Good evening, #edchatme! Matt-Dir of Curric-Inst-Assmt fr/ @AOS94ME ready to talk integration and #STEM #STEAM!!
    In reply to @AOS94ME
  • WillcottJulie Mar 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Greetings! Julie Willcott here. I work as consultant for EdSurge & zSpace (mostly) & as faculty member of KVCC - #allaboutSTEAM #edchatme
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hey there #EdChatME ... Jon Pratt checking in, Asst. Head for Academics @foxcroftacademy & long-standing STEM geek/nerd/advocate.
    In reply to @foxcroftacademy
  • eringobragh29 Mar 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hi #edchatme!! Erin, 9th and 12th grade English teacher at Oxford Hills HS in South Paris!
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Stefany Burrell, STEM Education Specialist, MMSA. Coordinate Maine State Science Fair. Background in nonformal environmental ed. #EdChatME
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #edChatME Bob MS Prin in Gorham, lurking because the meeting seems to be coming my way!
  • DrewetteCard - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    hiya Julie! Hope #sxswedu was #eduawesome! #edchatme
    In reply to @WillcottJulie
  • alicebarr Mar 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    hi alice from Yarmouth HS Instructional Tech. Also lurking #edchatme
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q1: Check out this graphic. Where does your school fall along the spectrum? #STEMSchools #EdChatME
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Chris, Middle School STEM Teacher in South Portland #EdChatME
  • WillcottJulie Mar 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #SXSWedu was #awespiring! You need to consider #iplza17 in Austin in June. #edchatme
    In reply to @DrewetteCard
  • DrewetteCard - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1) @aos94me is in the middle. We have a lot of great #STEM opptys & work, but we need more explicit & intentional application #edchatme
    In reply to @AOS94ME
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: We work with schools all along the spectrum, and there are so many new STEM programs popping up, it's hard to keep track! #edchatme
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1: Somewhere between New program and well established program #EdChatME
  • MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Hey #edchatme - Becca from Wells here, Fems in STEM & media team co-advisor, hoping for some good discussion tonight!
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 #edChatME We may be in several places on this scale. We have a vibrant 3-D print activities, Ts creating grt Ss exes in bio and math.
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Hellloooooo #edchatme! Jennifer Michaelis, H.S. math in central Maine. Some tech integration, and cofounder if #STEMMEdCamp
  • JenniKelSikes Mar 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1) Our school won a statewide award for STEM integration. Teachers like me, though, are still learning. #EdChatME
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1 #edChatME but we face challenges in other areas of #STEAM.
  • T_HEB Mar 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1 We have pockets of innovation but not yet connected across the EC-12 continuum. #edchatme
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    For the following questions, if your STEM program is still in the planning stages, answer with what your school is planning to do. #EdChatME
  • DrewetteCard - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I know! Maybe I'm being too hard on us; I want more deep integration K-12! #edchatme
    In reply to @CoachStebany, @AOS94ME
  • MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    hope you can join #edchatme afterwards - and I am proud!
    In reply to @JesseHargrove1
  • eringobragh29 Mar 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: All over depending on the teacher. Plus our tech school is pretty amazing, with great programs. Still my first year here! #edchatme
  • alicebarr Mar 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    We are at ready to implement to newly established #EdChatME
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: We have many well-established courses, but wondering if (should?) program goes beyond that, to integration...? #EdChatME
  • WillcottJulie Mar 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Got my @AOS94ME newsletter today. Happy to see the #stemnews. #edchatme
    In reply to @DrewetteCard, @CoachStebany, @AOS94ME
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #edchatme A1: just completed out first-ever STREAM week ("R" is for religion). Got our intros; looking to expand and integrate.
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Q2: Does your STEM program involve all #students in the school, or just some? How are you reaching under-represented populations? #EdChatME
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #edchatme one 7th grade team completed an audit on our waste, school-wide and won a grant in the #Zerowastechallenge
  • djlessard2016 Mar 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A little late..High school instructional coach from Beaufort County, SC #EdChatME
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    yes, where are you? Would love to learn more about what you do! #edchatme
    In reply to @JenniKelSikes
  • DrewetteCard - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1 pt2) Building & funding #makerspaces in HS, MS & K-4. @OZOBOT & @littleBits & more too... budgets permitting... #edchatme
    In reply to @OZOBOT, @littleBits
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #edChatME other teams mapped the habitat around our school and id'd trees and another now id'ing birds, & how to attract more.
  • djlessard2016 Mar 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A1:newly established program...isolated though, would love to see school wide interdisciplinary STEM integration! #EdChatME
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    oh, how I love and miss Bluffton! Welcome! Thank you for joining #edchatme tonight!
    In reply to @djlessard2016
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A2: Our STEM program is offered as a Related Art guaranteed for all 7th grade Ss for at least 1 semester, but I see all 3 grades #EdChatME
  • DrewetteCard - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    yeah... we have lots of will, but excuses bc of few resources. Working to fix that for next yr. #edchatme
    In reply to @CoachStebany
  • WillcottJulie Mar 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A2. More full integration #STEM #STEAM #STREAM (R for religion or reading!) will reach more learners. #edchatme
  • T_HEB Mar 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A few initiatives incl a new elem bldg & developing first ever school wide digital curriculum is keeping us in planning stages. #edchatme
  • Msbrieroche Mar 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    The schools STEM program i work for is three years old but contantly being updated #edchatme
  • MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Our #STEM class has had epic success; and @femsinstem club is growing! Looking forward to the Maine Sci Fair this weekend! #edchatme
  • djlessard2016 Mar 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2:definitely need to reach more Ss,as a coach I strive to encourage collaboration&expansion of STEM throughout all content areas #EdChatME
  • alicebarr Mar 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Some new #STEM classes including build electric car #EdChatME
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Indeed! Happy to also have some sweet summer courses in the hopper that will integrate various STEM standards. #EdChatME
    In reply to @CoachStebany
  • Msbrieroche Mar 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    newly established program #edchatme
  • Msbrieroche Mar 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I just finished an internship at Baxter Academy #edchatme
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 cntd: Its the under represented that thrive the most in my class #EdChatME
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Great point; some students don't think of themselves as STEM kids #edchatme
    In reply to @WillcottJulie
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #edChatME This is so great! ice to see talented young people engaged in their passions.
  • Msbrieroche Mar 13 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Baxter is a STEM charter school so the entire school is STEM driven they do outreach for female students (female based clubs). #edchatme
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Q3: What kind of school leadership structure supports your program? #EdChatME
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    #edchatme A2: STREAM week was for all students, no exceptions. Everyone had a role & then gave feedback on everyone else. All abt teamwork.
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Those sound like some pretty awesome projects! Are Ss sharing the habitat maps w/ community? #EdChatME
    In reply to @briley8557
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Baxter is a cool place; I went down to talk to the students about their Flex Friday projects. Some really cool stuff. #edchatme
    In reply to @Msbrieroche
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    .@briley8557 and others in middle school - did you know there is a state science fair for grades 7-8? https://t.co/H4m3tqjpCR #edchatme
    In reply to @briley8557
  • MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    we should obviously chat more and partner up! #edchatme
    In reply to @Msbrieroche
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: Our program leadership comes from the STEM teachers, we have been given tremendous freedom #EdChatME
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    In socio-political climate where sci & religion seem so polarized, this STREAM week sounds amazing & courageous! #EdChatME
    In reply to @MichaelisMath
  • Msbrieroche Mar 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Q3. One unique part of our program is that teachers can sponsor student projects that involve proposal writing anf fundraising #edchatme
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    #edChatME They have been working with the @audubonsociety and the Lunder folks in doing this.
    In reply to @audubonsociety
    • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      Those sound like some pretty awesome projects! Are Ss sharing the habitat maps w/ community? #EdChatME
      In reply to @briley8557
  • djlessard2016 Mar 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3:this is the area my school needs attention;creating/sharing a strong vision encourages the risk taking/collaboration needed #edChatME
  • Msbrieroche Mar 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    The resources we have in terms of tech also are massive supports to the program #edchatme
  • MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: Leadership that trusts Ts to support students in authentic #STEM projects; leadership that sees value in that authenticity. #Edchatme
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #edchatme I do and I have been pushing to get some participation, I try not command, but we're getting close to that!
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3 cntd: The freedom has allowed us to live the design process and model persevering through failure for our Ss for the better #EdChatME
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    WOW! Sounds like a grand slam! (So, so ready for spring & baseball...not more snow!) #EdChatME
    In reply to @briley8557, @audubonsociety
  • WellsMediaTeam Mar 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    These WHS artists are among this year's winners in the MLTI Screensaver Challenge! Well done! #edchatme
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    + *very* pleasantly surprising, what Ss came up with and how they live out and contemplate their faith(s). #edchatme
    In reply to @CoachStebany, @jonpratt
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Q4: What extended learning opportunities (ELOs) are required of Ss & how do they demonstrate they acheived what was intended? #EdChatME
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    #edchatme I am so NOT looking forward to the next could of days! @tofer needs to quit the snow dance!
    In reply to @tofer
    • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
      WOW! Sounds like a grand slam! (So, so ready for spring & baseball...not more snow!) #EdChatME
      In reply to @briley8557, @audubonsociety
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4: I know some schools provide a list of qualified ELOs and their students need to have a certain number of experiences. #edchatme (1/2)
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Tho a great deal can be done at low cost, this is def a barrier for many schools, I think - STEM equipment is 💵💵💵. #EdChatME
    In reply to @Msbrieroche
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4: MMSA has compiled a list of Maine-based STEM competitions/challenges #edchatme https://t.co/y1oufUtezP
  • djlessard2016 Mar 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4:we use independent learning time for Ss to manage extensions if desired;this part is still new and in development process #edChatME
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    can you share any of the ELO ideas? One of our initial challenges was in figuring out "what." It was intimidating. #edchatme
    In reply to @CoachStebany
  • briley8557 Mar 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    #edchatme I think if we would listen to our Ss more, we'd have some great ideas and terrific learning. #newidea?
    • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      + *very* pleasantly surprising, what Ss came up with and how they live out and contemplate their faith(s). #edchatme
      In reply to @CoachStebany, @jonpratt
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    so important to build in time during the school day for the students to work on their extracurricular projects! #edchatme
    In reply to @djlessard2016
  • alicebarr Mar 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Agree. Hard to define good ELO’s. Very challenging to create. #EdChatME
    In reply to @MichaelisMath, @CoachStebany
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    That (s) is everything - love it! Were parents and/or church communities involved, too? #EdChatME
    In reply to @MichaelisMath, @CoachStebany
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A4:Our focus is 21st Cent. skills. It's not about the product, it's about the process and ability to explain thinking & reasoning #EdChatME
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    that is exactly what we did last week. Modified bells, 1.5-2.5 hrs/day just for STREAM groups. #edchatme
    In reply to @CoachStebany, @djlessard2016
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    #edchatme one big, potentially very challenging ELO is the internship... has anyone had success with that?
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    That would have definitely been my favorite week at school! 🙌🏽 #edchatme
    In reply to @MichaelisMath
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Not necessarily STEM-specific, but we are working to integrate ELOs / extra-curriculars via portfolios. #EdChatME
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Q5: What targets do you have in place to help determine whether your STEM program is meeting identified goals? #EdChatME
  • alicebarr Mar 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    sophs and juniors do a 3 day shadow. It’s so good, just hard to get commitments (understandably) from community #EdChatME
    In reply to @CoachStebany
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    no parents, other than being aware of STREAM week generally. Of course, we're a #catholicschool... :) #edchatme
    In reply to @jonpratt, @CoachStebany
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    I love programs that incorporate 21 C skills. So much growth and learning, not just content but how to do LIFE! #edchatme
    In reply to @MrSTEMMemorial
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    After our first year we made the shift to 21st C skills and the output from Ss improved immediately #EdChatME
    In reply to @CoachStebany
  • djlessard2016 Mar 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A5:the primary STEM Ts measure ongoing progress and we need to start replicating their success school wife #edChatME
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A5: Currently targets are district ELTs. Would love to move beyond classroom and pull in the entire community #EdChatME
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q6: Is there anything that has been especially challenging in setting up or implementing your STEM program? #EdChatME
  • jonpratt - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Running out of gas early tonight, #EdChatME - this head/chest cold has the better of me. Might say I'm running on... #STEAM? 😂 G'night!
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Oh, stop it. 😂 Feel better! #edchatme
    In reply to @jonpratt
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A6: I am curious about how many schools just don't even know where to begin. Do you seek out model schools? Other resources? #edchatme
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #edchatme A6: Learning curve/buy-in from Ss and Ts, not in a negative way -- just to wrap brains around the what/why/how. "How" was hard!
  • djlessard2016 Mar 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A6:getting people to step out f their comfort zone and take risks, especially ones that don't have a clear outcome #edChatME
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Do any of you have STEM research classes? I find with science fair, it's hard for Ts to work it in if it's not part of a class #edchatme
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A6: The first year was the hardest. Figuring out what it was going to look like and how we were going to get there. #EdChatME
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A6 cntd: Plus the constant revision and retool in the moment #EdChatME
  • MichaelisMath - Moderator Mar 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    We don't. I think the ultimate goal is interdisciplinary/embedded STREAM. #edchatme
    In reply to @CoachStebany
  • CoachStebany Mar 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    It can get messy and things don't always go as you'd hope. I think the key is to let the Ss in on the experiment? #edchatme
    In reply to @djlessard2016
  • Msbrieroche Mar 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Anther cool thingbaxter offers is stem pathway program where students can be put on a track to have more advenced stem classes: #edchatme
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    #NEXTSTEPS: Keep an eye out for our STEM schools survey. Your input tonight has been valuable. Thank you for being here! #EdChatME
  • mmsa_org Mar 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    PM me if you would like to be added to our email list. #EdChatME
  • MrSTEMMemorial Mar 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    We were given a name for the class & training with @mmsa_org & @BIEpbl in the 1st few months, rest was on the fly #EdChatME
    In reply to @CoachStebany, @mmsa_org, @BIEpbl