Participate and share: Interactive session 
The purpose of our presentation about STEM, picture books, and the ISTE Standards is to provide educators with practical strategies and ideas for integrating picture books into STEM education while aligning with the ISTE Standards. The objectives of the presentation are as follows:
1. Participants will understand the educational challenge of engaging students in STEM subjects and promoting literacy across all subject areas.
2. Participants will learn how to leverage picture books as a tool to enhance student engagement, promote critical thinking, and foster creativity in STEM subjects.
3. Participants will be able to align their STEM instruction with the ISTE Standards, specifically focusing on indicators such as Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, and Computational Thinker.
4. Participants will explore the use of technology and multimedia resources to enhance the learning experience and promote multimodal learning in STEM education.
5. Participants will be introduced to specific picture books that can be used to enhance learning in various STEM disciplines.
6. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with fellow educators, fostering a community of practice around integrating picture books into STEM education.
In terms of technology intervention, participants will be introduced to various tools and resources that can enhance their STEM instruction, such as interactive whiteboards with Canva and Jamboard, digital storytelling platforms like bedtimestory.ai, coding apps such as Ozobots and Sphero EDU, and online resources for finding diverse picture books such as inventors and makers.
The models employed in the presentation will include examples of lesson plans and instructional activities that demonstrate how to integrate picture books into STEM lessons. These activities will involve hands-on experiments, collaborative problem-solving tasks, and creative projects that connect the concepts in the picture books to real-world applications.
As evidence of success, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on and discuss how they can apply the strategies and ideas presented in their own classrooms. They will leave the session with a toolkit of resources, lesson ideas, and a deeper understanding of how to effectively integrate picture books into their STEM instruction, ultimately enhancing student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity in the classroom.
Here is a detailed outline of our presentation about picture books, STEM, and the ISTE Standards:
I. Introduction (5 minutes)
- Welcome and introduction to the topic
- Brief overview of the importance of integrating picture books into STEM education
II. Educational Challenge and Significance (10 minutes)
- Discuss the challenge of engaging students in STEM subjects and promoting literacy across all subject areas
- Explain the significance of integrating picture books to enhance student engagement and foster critical thinking in STEM
III. Overview of the ISTE Standards (10 minutes)
- Provide an overview of the ISTE Standards, specifically focusing on the indicators relevant to STEM education
- Explain how integrating picture books aligns with the ISTE Standards and promotes the development of 21st-century skills
IV. Technology and Multimedia Resources (10 minutes)
- Showcase various technology and multimedia resources that can enhance the learning experience in STEM education
- Discuss how to leverage these resources to promote multimodal learning and digital citizenship
V. Interactive Activity (10 minutes)
- Engage the audience in a hands-on activity that demonstrates the integration of picture books, STEM, and the ISTE Standards
- Encourage peer-to-peer interaction, collaboration, and problem-solving
VI. Q&A and Discussion (10 minutes)
- Provide an opportunity for the audience to ask questions, share their experiences, and discuss challenges and successes in integrating picture books into STEM education
VII. Conclusion and Takeaways (5 minutes)
- Summarize the key points discussed in the presentation
- Provide resources, references, and further reading materials for attendees to explore after the session
Throughout the presentation, we will engage the audience through a combination of interactive activities, group discussions, and opportunities for reflection. We will encourage participants to share their ideas, collaborate with peers, and apply the concepts discussed to their own teaching contexts. Additionally, we will incorporate multimedia elements, such as visuals and videos, to enhance the presentation and provide concrete examples of the strategies and concepts being discussed.
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https://journals.ala.org/index.php/cal/article/view/7111/9671
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