#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.
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
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!
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
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