Getting Started with STE(A)M & PBL
“Students should have rich, relevant, and authentic experiences at school, across the board.”
-Sanee Bell, E.D
“Be Excellent on Purpose”
Think of the children you teach,
your own children
or children that are important to you in your life.
Consider the dreams you have for them and what you hope they will be able to do with their lives.
Now imagine the skills they'll need to have to accomplish those dreams.
What will they need to know or be able to do to accomplish those dreams?
What skills will they need?
“Are we desperately trying to get back to 2019? We need to find opportunities during this adversity” - Sanee Bell
Standards
Skills & Practices
Cross-curricular
Integrates subjects
Partnerships
Digital Tools
-Berkowicz and Myers
Project-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning
The curriculum tells you “what”, not “how.” The “how” is the artistry in education. It’s not curriculum vs innovation, it’s how to innovate through the curriculum!
-George Couros
Start with who you know - you'll be surprised how vast your network of connections is
If needed, branch out by looking around at local community or outreach to super-stars!
Make your ask specific - most business/community partners don't have time for "wishy-washy".
But DON'T ask for money...yet!
Start with 2 visits - an introduction and an evaluation
Work with the outside experts to help them craft their message to what your students need
Follow up with a thank you and see if they're willing to ...