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OTEEA’s next STEM webinar is scheduled for November 27th at 4pm on Women in Architecture. Our presenter will be Haley Rogers. Contact Bob Claymier for the link or if you have a topic or speaker suggestions for future webinars.
October 30 Soap Box Derby®
October 30 Our presenter for the OTEEA STEM webinar for October was Linda Hubbell, Education Director, Soap Box Derby® and she was joined by Mike Farren. They presented on the Soap Box Derby® and its education program. Programs include Soap Box Derby’s Mini-Car Program, the Gravity Racing Challenge® STEM Team Competition including Engineering Design, and the STEM Summer Program. September 25 Future City
September 25 The OTEEA STEM webinar for September gave an introduction to the Future City Competition. Nush Courlas an Ohio Future City board member talked about competitions for grades 6 to 8. It is a great leaning and doing experience for the student s competing. March 27 Cabinetmaking Careers
March 27 Our March webinar was March 27. Tom Frank, president of Ohio Woodworking Company, a 93 year old cabinet making company in Cincinnati, discussed the shortage of a new generation of woodworkers and cabinet makers to replace those retiring from the trade. There is a shrinking number of schools and career centers who teach woodworking and cabinetmaking in Ohio, attributed to retiring teachers, lack of awareness or interest in such careers by students, changes in school priorities, and lack of funding for such programs. Tom shared research from the US Department of Labor that compared four trades - carpentry, floor installer, roofer and cabinetmaker) Cabinetmaking required the most training, involved the most problem solving, yet had the lowest salary. The webinar provides more insights and discussion into this concern. February 20 OTEEA STEM Webinar STEM Resources -
February 20 The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) and the Ohio Technology and Engineering Educators Association co-hosted a webinar on the importance of CS/CT in K-12 education and the supports OSLN provides to all Ohio teachers. Ifrah Aliawl, STEM Project Specialist, Ohio STEM Learning Network, discussed the importance of developing computer literacy in K-12 students, the skill sets students will need to be successful in their futures, and ideas on how educators can integrate computer literacy into their standards-based curriculum. The slides are available here. December 12 December 12
The OTEEA STEM Webinar on December 12 speaker was Pam Caffery from the hand2mind. Ms. Caffery is the National Solutions Sales Consultant for hand2mind with the primary role of sharing engaging Math, Literacy, and STEM solutions to districts across the country. She was accompanied by Leslie Hatten the hand2mind Educational Sales Consultant. hand2mind's mission is "We support teachers, inspire students, engage parents, and champion learning by doing." September 26 OTEEA STEM Webinar STEM Resources -
September 26 The OTEEA STEM Webinar on September 26 was on the Inde Ed Project and our speaker was its president Doug Alford. The Inde Ed Project is a Non-Profit Organization creates and freely shares easy Science eBooks and videos for worldwide 3rd to 6th grade Teachers. To date, Five Million Free copies given away to people in 60 countries. We have 5,000 eBook pages and 10 hours of videos to share with you! April 25 OTEEA STEM Webinar STEM Resources -
April 25 Mark Light, Leader Ohio 4-H STEM & Digital Engagement Innovations, and Ohio State Extension Associate Professor in 4-H Youth Development for Hardin County presented on 4-H resources. Mark described many resources available in Ohio from Ohio 4-H STEM and nationally from 4-H STEM Challenge an annual challenge with past challenges available. Great resources for class and after school activities. Presentation slides with links to resources. March 28 OTEEA STEM Webinar Elementary STEM Resources -
March 28 Paige Caudill the K-5 STEAM Teacher at Buckeye Central Schools in New Washington, OH had a great presentation on the development of an integrated elementary STEAM lab at Buckeye Central Schools in New Washington. Paige shared many resources and has links and video tours of the lab on her slides which are available here. Paige described lessons learned, getting teaches to buy in, and student success will planning, implementing and improving the STEAM Lab at Buckeye Central Elementary School. February 28 OTEEA STEM Webinar Secondary STEM Resources -
February 28 Amy Zignego, Director, Tech School Programs, and Eric Pannell from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) presented on NFPA’s education programs, including the Fluid Power Action Challenge. They welcome Ohio educators getting involved with their programs supporting fluid power education. Follow-up materials that you are welcome to share:
January 24 OTEEA STEM Webinar Elementary STEM Resources -
January 24 The OTEEA monthly webinar for January was on Electronic Sentences, a new hands-on, design and problem-solving approach to coding and physical computing for pre-K to 5 pupils. This initiative is designed to help pupils in grades Pre-K to 3 to develop (a) design and problem solving (DPS) skills, and (b) English language skills thru hands-on coding when solving a series of fun and practical challenges that reflect the real world. The webinar contains a PowerPoint outlining the initiative and two videos of young children writing sentences using the coding tiles to solve two different problems. November 22 OTEEA STEM Webinar Secondary STEM Resources -
November 22 The OTEEA webinar for November 22 discussed the upcoming School Exhibits event and The National Robotics Challenge. The plan is to hold the School Exhibits Friday April 8th at the The National Robotics Challenge which runs April 7-9, 2022. School Exhibit information will be here at the OTEEA website. The National Robotics Challenge October 25 OTEEA STEM Webinar Elementary STEM Resources -
October 25 The OTEEA had a wonderful seminar on Monday, October 25 with Laurie Green, AKA Mrs Geeky, originally from Ohio, who provides resources and wonderful PD on elementary STEM throughout the country. Elementary STEM resources Mrs. Geeky website: https://mrsgeeky September 27 OTEEA STEM Webinar Ohio Technology Student Association - September 27
On Monday September 27th OTEEA hosted a webinar focused on Ohio TSA. The webinar covered topics like who can join how to start a TSA Chapter, the costs involved, contests students can participate in, and many other topics. TEE teacher Todd Hummer from Lakota East High School is the Ohio State TSA advisor. He had two students who are state officers participate in the webinar. They were Jack and Illyas. Both are seniors at Lakota East High School and have been involved in TSA since their 8th grade year. These students talked about their experiences in TSA. They talked about what is was like to participate in both the state and national competitions. They discussed how their club meetings went from the 8th grade through their high school career. Both talked about how TSA has helped them firm up their desire to go into a STEM career after high school. TSA offers 39 high school competitions and 37 middle school competitions that are categorized by careers in Architecture and Construction Technology, Communications Technology, Computer Science and Information Technology, Leadership, Manufacturing and Transportation Technology, STEM (General), STEM and the Arts, and Technology and Research. TSA competitions are offered in a traditional format in the classroom and virtually. More about TSA 2021 Ohio TSA Awards Video March 22 OTEEA STEM Webinar Elementary STEM Resources - March 22
In our March Webinar Marci and Ethan Klein with 3Dux|Design and Laurie Green a.k.a. Mrs. Geeky presented on elementary STEM resources. February 22 OTEEA STEM Webinar Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy - February 22
ITEEA’s Steve Barbato, Executive Director and CEO presented an excellent overview of the Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy (STEL) and some related ITEEA news. Resources presented
January 25 Webinar OTEEA STEM Webinar Excellent STEM Programs, January 25, 2020
January’s webinar featured the leaders of two award winning schools in Ohio who have recently won the Ohio STEM Learning Network’s STEM Excellence Award. Trudi Simpson, principal at the Kinder Garden School, a private school in West Chester, OH, and Andy Limbert STEM Coordinator for grades K-8at St. Brendan School in Hilliard, OH November 23 OTEEA STEM Webinar Robots and Drones Update: A recording about Drones in School is now available here. We had a recording glitch with the November webinar featuring OTEEA's President Tad Douce. Much of the information can be found at Drones in School and The National Robotics Challenge. October 26 Webinar OTEEA STEM Webinar STEM Resources, October 26, 2020
October’s webinar featured Scott Best, principal of Hull Prairie Intermediate School in Perrysburg, OH, who discussed his school’s eight qualities that define the school’s STEM program. Hull Prairie Intermediate is a winner of the Ohio STEM Learning Network’s STEM Excellence Award. September 28 Webinar
OTEEA STEM Webinar STEM Resources, September 28, 2020
CAP OTEEA Presentation focused on the wealth of educational materials and opportunities offered by the Civil Air Patrol. Our speakers were 2d Lt Casey Green, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Ohio Wing External Aerospace Education Officer and Group VIII Aerospace Education Officer and Lt Col David A. Dlugiewicz, CAP Ohio Wing Group VIII Commander, CAP National IT Manager U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. Presentation slides as PDF or PPTX Page of CAP Resources Links 
August 24 Elementary Webinar OTEEA STEM Webinar STEM Resources, August 24, 2020
Link to Heather Sherman's slides. Ohio STEM Learning Network Resources Courtesy Heather Sherman, director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network and a STEM Relationship Manager for Battelle Education ([email protected]) OSLN has evolved to a network that leverages existing STEM schools and programs to spread effective practices and tools across the state and the nation. OSLN.org Unleash the Power of Energy Education Relevant, informative, fun — that’s energy education from the Ohio Energy Project. Created by teachers for teachers, OEP has been energizing classrooms with hands-on, interactive learning tools and programs since 1984. https://ohioenergy.org Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented youth. Our vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry or algebra. https://code.org/ Tennessee STEM Innovation Network provides:
Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative STEM Kits Educators that use these kits will be provided with project-oriented lesson guides (based on OH- and KY-education standards) and professional development. The family-fun projects involve low-cost materials, most of which are commonly found around the home. Link STEM Resource Guide for Students A list of STEM websites, lessons, activities and other resources https://onlinemasters.ohio.edu/college-of-engineering/masters-civil-engineering/stem-resource-guide-for-students/ COSI Connects COSI Connects launches audiences of all ages into a universe of science through online videos, activities, plus a free mobile app that enables science exploration even when offline. COSI Connects is helping to the digital divide, promote digital literacy, and address critical science education needs simultaneously. https://cosi.org/connects/ For Students: NASA Websites From A to Z Check out this alphabetized list of websites. If you are in Kindergarten or grades 1-8, these websites are for you! https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/finditfast/K-8_Alpha_Index.html ITEEA Elementary STEM Council resources Courtesy of Thomas Roberts, President of the ITTEA Elementary STEM Council ([email protected]) ITEEA Elementary STEM Council The Elementary STEM Council promotes technology education in the elementary school by supporting teachers with instructional materials and in-service monographs, workshops and technology activity curriculum packages. ESCape the Ordinary Join ITEEA's Elementary STEM Council Today! Benefits of membership include:
The Elementary STEM Journal Winner of ASAE's Gold Circle Award for Most Improved Journal and produced electronically four times each school year, The Elementary STEM Journal (formerly Children's Technology and Engineering) is a dynamic, practical journal for anyone interested in technological literacy in Grades K-6. www.iteea.org/Publications/Journals/ESCJournal.aspx ITEEA Elementary STEM Council's Third Annual Global Design Challenge for Elementary STEM Students Challenge: Can you work as a member of a small design team to develop or modify a product or device that will encourage people to properly wash their hands for at least 20 seconds? Learn more about the ESC’s 2020 Global Design Challenge at: https://www.iteea.org/File.aspx?id=151772&v=74c644ba ITEEA Professional Learning STEMinar Series This specially designed professional development STEMinar series focuses on Technology and Engineering Education best practices for leading Integrative STEM Education (I-STEM Ed) in your state, district, school, or institution. The goal of each online STEMinar is to provide proven instructional strategies and ideas that you can use to support your efforts in delivering the best possible I-STEM Ed instructional processes and practices for ALL students to become technologically and engineering literate! https://www.iteea.org/STEMCenter/EbD-PL/STEMinars.aspx?source=generalSearch Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy: Defining the Role of Technology and Engineering in STEM Education (STEL) Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy (STEL) provides an up-to-date roadmap for classroom teachers, district supervisors, administrators, states, and curriculum developers to promote technology and engineering education program development and curriculum design from Pre-K through twelfth grade. https://www.iteea.org/Activities/2142/STEL.aspx?source=generalSearch ITEEA Program Excellence Award Sponsored by ITEEA and Paxton/Patterson, The Program Excellence Award is one of the highest honors given to technology and engineering education programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The Program Excellence Award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession and students. https://www.iteea.org/ProgramExcellenceAward.aspx ITEEA Teacher Excellence Award Sponsored by ITEEA and Goodheart-Willcox, the Teacher Excellence Award is one of the highest honors given to technology and engineering education classroom teachers and is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession and their students. The Teacher Excellence Award provides public recognition at the local/state/province through international levels. https://www.iteea.org/Activities/AwardsScholarships/Awards/TeacherExcellenceAward.aspx |
ITEEA STEMinars Series
Need to jumpstart your efforts in making Integrative STEM Education (I-STEM Ed) a core of your educational practices? This specially designed professional development STEMinar series focuses on Technology and Engineering Education best practices for leading Integrative STEM Education (I-STEM Ed) in your state, district, school, or institution. The goal of each online STEMinar is to provide proven instructional strategies and ideas that you can use to support your efforts in delivering the best possible I-STEM Ed instructional processes and practices for ALL students to become technologically and engineering literate! STEMinars are FREE for ITEEA members. The fee for non-members is $15/session. Register early as participation is limited for each session. Upcoming STEMinars: You Can Teach EbD to Other Teachers! Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM (ET) Presented by: Nathan Mentzer and Tracy Young Members can view past STEMinars in the OnDemand Learning Library. Not a member? Join ITEEA today to gain access to a recorded and future STEMinars! Ohio STEM Leaning Network (OSLN) OSLN is offering a workshop series on computer literacy for school leaders and counselors in March and in the summer. Upcoming Computer Science event
Ohio STEM Innovation Summit The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) will host the inaugural Ohio STEM Innovation Summit on May 12, 2023. Through the event, OSLN will recognize and celebrate the STEM educators, leaders, and partners who exemplify STEM practices that inspire students and grow Ohio’s future. The summit will bring a day of professional development breakout sessions conducted by teachers and administrators from across the state. OSLN is working to offer a slate of presentations that will enrich STEM teaching by:
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