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Purpose:
The main purpose of this presentation is to provide educators and stakeholders with insights, resources, and a blueprint for planning similar STEAM events in their own educational settings. It also aims to highlight the importance of culturally and linguistically sustaining teaching and learning, and how the DPS STEAM Expo exemplifies this approach.
Objectives:
1) Understanding of STEAM Expo Principles: Participants will gain a deep understanding of the principles and key components that make up a successful STEAM Expo, such as creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.
2) Awareness of Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Learning: Educators will be introduced to the concept of culturally and linguistically sustaining learning and its significance in promoting diversity and inclusion within the STEAM education context.
3) Resource Access: Participants will leave the presentation with access to a wealth of resources, including planning templates, marketing materials, instructional activities, and tools, to help them implement similar STEAM events in their own classrooms, schools, or districts.
4) Blueprint for Event Planning: Attendees will be equipped with a blueprint or framework for planning and organizing STEAM Expos, including guidance on logistics, curriculum development, and community engagement.
5) Engagement with DPS' STEAM Team: The presentation will facilitate direct interaction and discussion with members of the DPS STEAM team, allowing participants to ask questions, share ideas, and gather insights from experienced educators.
6) Inspiration and Motivation: Participants will leave the session inspired by the success stories and transformative learning experiences showcased at DPS' STEAM Expo, motivating them to integrate similar practices into their own educational settings.
7) Educational or Infrastructure Challenge/Situation:
The challenge addressed in this presentation is the need for educators and institutions to create engaging and inclusive STEAM learning experiences that reflect the diversity of their student population while fostering critical skills for the future.
8) Technology Intervention:
The presentation will introduce various educational technologies to support STEAM education, including Google Workspace, Canva, coding platforms, virtual labs, and more.
9) Models Employed:
The DPS STEAM Expo serves as a model for culturally and linguistically sustaining learning through DPS instructional priorities.
Lesson Plans or Instructional Activities/Strategies Employed:
The presentation is likely to include sample lesson plans, instructional activities, and strategies employed at the DPS STEAM Expo. These could encompass project-based learning, interdisciplinary activities, hands-on experiments, art and creativity projects, and presentations by students and teachers to showcase their work.
Evidence of Success:
The evidence of success for this presentation will include data and anecdotes from past DPS STEAM Expos, demonstrating how culturally and linguistically sustaining teaching and learning have positively impacted student engagement, academic achievement, and community involvement. Success stories, testimonials, and outcomes data will be presented to illustrate the impact of these practices.
1) Intro to STEAM Expo (5 minutes)
-Welcome and overview of the presentation
-Brief introduction of the DPS STEAM Expo
-Setting the context for the importance of culturally and linguistically sustaining learning in STEAM education
2) Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Learning (5 minutes)
-Explanation of the concept and its significance in education
-Examples of how DPS incorporates cultural diversity and linguistic diversity in STEAM programs
-Discussion on the benefits of such an approach
3) Understanding the DPS STEAM Expo (10 minutes)
-Overview of the DPS STEAM Expo's history and mission
-Highlighting key components: creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking
-Showcase of past Expo projects and experiences
Blueprint for Planning a STEAM Expo (15 minutes)
-Step-by-step guide to planning a STEAM Expo in your own context
-Logistics, curriculum development, and community engagement strategies
-Sharing of templates and resources
4) Student and Teacher Voices (5 minutes)
-Showcase of student and teacher perspectives on their STEAM Expo experiences
-Brief video testimonials or live interviews
-Q&A session with Expo participants
5) Accessing Resources (10 minutes)
-Sharing links to downloadable resources, lesson plans, and tools
-Recommendations for further reading and exploration
-Encouragement for participants to connect with DPS for ongoing support
6) Engaging with DPS' STEAM Team and Q&A (10 minutes)
-Audience-submitted questions and live interaction with panelists
-Insights into successful strategies used by the DPS team
-Open floor for additional questions
-Encouragement for participants to network with each other and the presenters
Book: "The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity" by George Couros.
Article: "The Role of STEM Festivals in Building Community and Increasing Engagement in Science" by Devarati Bhattacharya and Lisa Gardinier.
Book: "Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age" by Suzie Boss and Jane Krauss.
Book: Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain" by Zaretta Hammon
Website: STEAM Education - https://www.steam-ed.org/
Website: Buck Institute for Education - https://www.pblworks.org/
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