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January 9, 2016
Wilmington STEMposium Sessions
UNCW Watson College of Education Building
601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
8:30AM—Welcome
& Introduction and Light Breakfast
8:45AM—STEM: What Is It and Why Now?
Participants will dive deeply into an understanding of how to build and combine concepts and skills of Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math help to develop a 21st century global citizen. Participants will create a 3D graphic
organizer based on a discussion about integrating the disciplines. They will also look at the current landscape of STEM
education through interactive technology and the need for a prepared STEM-educated workforce in an increasingly
globally-connected society.
9:30AM—How Should STEM Be Taught?
Through observation and an interactive experience, participants will learn how different interactions for students lead
to different levels of understanding. Participants will also evaluate several instructional methodologies used for
scientific understanding and explore how the new three dimensions of learning in the Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS) will require new instructional approaches.
10:15AM—Utilizing the Practices of STEM
Through a hands-on activity, participants will complete a design challenge using engineering terminology such as
criteria and constraints to build a tower. The Engineering Design Process will be introduced using an inquiry approach
in which participants reach understanding through consensus building and cooperative structured protocols. STEM
instructional practices for student-centered learning will be modeled and experienced.
11:15AM—Lunch
11:45AM—What Matters Most in Creating a STEM-Centered Classroom?
Based on an understanding of the five levers for improving student learning, participants will discuss, debate, and,
through research-based evidence, take away a comprehensive list of evidence-based practices and actions for the most
important lever for change in the classroom—the teacher.
12:30PM—STEM in Action: “Building a Barge”
Using an activity from the STEMscopes curriculum, participants will be given an inquiry-based challenge to build a
barge that will float and hold the heaviest load, using only the materials given. Through STEM protocols they will design
a solution to the problem, test the solution, and redesign as needed until the time constraint is reached. STEM instructional strategies will be embedded and modeled to show how a discovery-based model of instruction is used to create
student-centered learning and engagement for all.
2:00PM—Putting It All Together
Participants will have an opportunity to preview a comprehensive STEM curriculum delivered through an online, digital
platform and make connections from all of the activities, experiences, and discussions from the day.
2:30PM—Q&A
and Closing
learn more at acceleratelearning.com | 800-531-0864
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Win a gift card door prize!
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January 9, 2016
Wilmington STEMposium Presenters
What do we need to know today to prepare tomorrow’s STEM
leaders for the challenges of college and career? Learn about
the latest in STEM education research and pedagogy from two of STEMscopes’ lead experts on
lesson design and the value of STEM in 21st-century learning.
Reid Whitaker, PhD
Chief Academic Officer
Sharry Whitney
STEM Professional Development Specialist
Questions or concerns?
Contact your local STEMscopes Manager:
Andrew Lombardo, alombardo@acceleratelearning.com
or at (803) 517-9353
learn more at acceleratelearning.com | 800-531-0864
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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