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STEM Middle School OpportunityThe Technology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative has announced a web site development competion for middle school students with the theme "Stand Up to Bullying." Students on winning teams will receive scholarships for their post-secondary education along with a stipend for their school-approved advisor. Details. Tag-Ed's mission is to strengthen Georgia's future workforce by uniting Technology Assn. of Georgia (TAG) resources with leading education initiatives while emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math. Resources Over the past few years there has been much attention to the U.S. lagging behind other countries in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Here you will find relating research/reports and stories. Posting here does not indicate Georgia Partnership endorsement. Check out eSchool News for a wealth of information on ed tech topics. Here's another resource: Edutopia Check this one out: Stemreports.com - This site publishes a variety of reports on the subject. There is often a fee charged but it is worth checking. |
STEM/Technology IssuesHere you will find reports and articles that look both at STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) issues and general education technology topics. Postings here do not indicate Georgia Partnership support. Common Science Standards Make Formal Debut The final set of standards aimed at reshaping the focus and delivery of science instruction in U.S. schools have been unveiled, setting the stage for states—many of which helped craft the standards—to take the next step and consider adopting them as their own. (April 2013) Improving Young People's Engagement with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) The authors suggest attracting young people to STEM at an earlier age because interest in science decreases from the end of elementary school through secondary as the perception that STEM subjects are difficult increases (ECS). (April 2013) Trends in State-run Virtual Schools in the SREB Area This report describes five trends that have emerged in these schools in the past three years. SREB states have been leaders in establishing state-run virtual schools and now are taking the lead in ensuring that all students have access to online learning. Related story. (April 2013) Goldieblox is designed to lead girls to tech-heavy careers Move over, Barbie; there's a new girl in town. She goes by GoldieBlox, and unlike her namesake, Goldilocks, she doesn't get into mishaps involving three bears. This Goldie is a female engineer character who invents, designs and builds to inspire a future generation of female engineers. (April 2013) Experimental Evidence on the Effects of Home Computers on Academic Achievement Among School Children Computers are an important part of modern education, yet large segments of the population - especially low-income and minority children - lack access to a computer at home. Does this impede educational achievement? (March 2013) Education Technology Success Stories Robots that teach students language skills and free online courses that reach hundreds of thousands of students simultaneously are among the educational technologies touted as “success stories” in this report. Related story. Introduction. (March 2013) Digital Learning Report Card 2012 (Georgia One of Top Six!) States were graded based on 39 metrics that correlate to the organization's 10 essential elements for high-quality digital learning. The elements were crafted during a 2010 digital learning council co-chaired by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise. Related story. (March 2013) How Teachers Are Using Technology at Home and in Their Classrooms This suvey of Advanced Placement and Natuional Writing Project teachers shows that digital tools are widely used in their classrooms and professional lives. Yet, many teachers worry about digital divides when it comes to their students' access. Related story. (March 2013) My classmate, the robot: NY pupil attends remotely In an elementary school hallway, a teacher takes her second-graders to the library, leading a single-file line of giggling boys and girls that’s perfectly ordinary until you get to a sleek white robot with a video screen showing the face of a smiling, chubby-cheeked boy. (February 2013) Learning in the 21st Century: Digital Experiences & Expectations of Tomorrow's Teachers This report is the latest in a series and provides new insights that will inform college and university based teacher preparation programs as well as the induction and professional development processes within K-12 schools and districts. Highlights are provided here. You may request a copy of the full report. Related story. (February 2013) Study: Trends in International Mathematics and Science This provides reliable and timely data on the mathematics and science achievement of U.S. 4th- and 8th-grade students compared to that of students in other countries. Related story. TIMSS link. (December 2012) How Teens Do Research in the Digital World The teachers who instruct the most advanced American secondary school students render mixed verdicts about students’ research habits and the impact of technology on their studies. Related story. (November 2012) Measuring Quality from Inputs to Outcomes: Creating Student Learning Performance Metrics and Quality Assurance for Online Schools Online learning programs must take advantage of new tools and practices to personalize learning and help policy makers gauge the performance of online students. Related story. (November 2012) Do Schools Challenge Our Students? This provides insight into what student surveys tell us about the state of education in the United States. It concludes we need to find new and better ways to provide students with the knowledge and skills that they need to succeed. (July 2012) Obama plans to spend $1 billion to create 'master' science and math teachers The Obama administration has unveiled plans to create an elite corps of master teachers, a $1 billion effort to boost U.S. students' achievement in science, technology, engineering and math. (July 2012) Universal Design for Learning: Growing Momentum in States and Districts UDL is a curriculum framework that evolved from adapting technology to meet needs of students with physical and cognitive disabilities; it can help students from all backgrounds and at all levels become successful learners. (May 2012) Searching for the reality of virtual schools - at a glance There is little solid research on the impact of online courses or schools. This paper finds a few examples of online learning having a positive effect, but most of what was uncovered is not encouraging. At least not yet. (May 2012) Top School Technology News - April 2012 In the April 2012 issue of eSchool News, we report on several significant technology-related developments of interest to schools, including Microsoft's attempt to compete with Apple and Google in the era of mobile computing. (April 2012) 2012 National Survey on STEM Education - Corporate and Non-profit Edition The third in a series of National Surveys on STEM Education, the report contains 147 pages of detailed data and analysis and it delves into current trends (a fee is charged for the report). (April 2012) School across the country bring iPads to the classroom On a warm spring morning, a pair of first-grade bodys enter the computer lab at Jamestown Elementary, a traditional looking red-brick neighborhood school that's educated generations of students. (April 2012) Robots @ School According to this new study, the way kids view robots can help schools design better 21st -century lessons and create more productive classrooms. Relating story. (March 2012) Technology Counts 2012 As e-learning moves further into the K-12 mainstream, it is attracting greater scrutiny from educators, policymakers, researchers, and the news media. (Relating story). (March 2012) The State of Science Standards 2012 American science performance is lagging as the economy becomes increasingly high tech, but our current science standards are doing little to solve the problem. (February 2012) Creating Sound Policy for Digital Learning Report: The per-pupil cost of educating a student through virtual education is significantly less, on average, than the national average for brick-and-mortar schools. Relating story. (January 2012) Educators' message: Put in the effort on math and science Get over math/science aversion A national business leader warns that our young people must get over being frightened by STEM subjects. (December 2011) Nation's Digital Report Card This provides leaders and policy makers the tangible steps to transform U.S. education into a model for the world, "a system where every student graduates from high school with knowledge and skills to succeed in college and careers." (October 2011) Digital Learning and Technology: Federal Policy Recommendations to Seize the Opportunity - And Promising Practices That Inspire Them With the challenges currently facing the nation’s education system, the nation cannot afford to miss the opportunity that technology and digital learning offer. Press release. (August 2011) Fund Launched to Support New Math and Science Teachers for Public Schools A group of 28 corporations and educational institutions has announced the launch of a $20 million initiative to help prepare 100,000 new math and science teachers over the next decade. (July 2011) STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)drive our nations innovation and competiveness by generating new ideas, new companies and new industries. (July 2011) New Report Offers Roadmap for Success in K-12 STEM Education Science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM) are fundamental aspects of everyone's lives as citizens, consumers, parents, and workers. Providing all students with access to high-quality education in STEM is important to their futures and that of the U.S. Relating Story. (June 2011) Medical Robotics Help Students Better Understand STEM Careers How do you interest kids in STEM careers? This may be the best way. Let them see and experience STEM in action. (June 2011) The Case for Being Bold: A New Agenda for Business in Improving STEM Education The U.S. Department of Education recently unveiled the results of the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for science. There is much work to be done. Relating story. (June 2011) Emerging Technologies - NMC Horizon Report - 2011 K-12 Edition For the second straight year, cloud computing was named one of two technologies in education to watch during the next year. (May 2011) How to Fix the STEM Deficit The president has called for 100,000 new STEM teachers over the next 10 years. Unless we meet that challenge, this and future presidents at future STEM-teacher award ceremonies will find themselves looking at an awful lot of blank spots. (May 2011) STEM Students in West Virginia: Findings from the 2010 High School Senior Opinions Survey West Virginia Higher Education Committee This brief compares students aspiring to earn a STEM degree to those who are not, with respect to academic preparation, college aspirations, college influence and college choice. (ECS Connection) (May 2011) The State of K-12 Cyberethics, Cybersafety and Cybersecurity Curriculum in the United States A new report suggests that many schools are not adequately preparing students to be safe in today's digitally connected age, and it cites basic online safety and ethics as two areas in which students need more education. Relating story. (May 2011) Digital Learning Now The Digital Learning Council has recommended major changes to state education policy that include abolishing seat-time requirements, linking teacher pay to student success and overhauling school funding models. (December 2010) Teaching Math to the Talented - U.S. Students Lagging Behind If there is some dispute about which Olympic medals to count from the last winter Games, there is no question about American math performance: the United States does not deserve even a paper medal. (November 2010) National Education Technology Plan 2010 <cite>Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology</cite>, calls for applying the advanced technologies used in our daily personal and professional lives to our entire education system. (November 2010) Digital and Media Literacy: A Plan of Action A White Paper on the Digital and Media Literacy recommendations of the Knight Commission on the information needs of communities in a democracy. (November 2010) Rising Above the Gathering Storm, Revisited - Rapidly Approaching Category 5 Stagnant scientific education imperils U.S. economic leadership, says this report by leading business and science figures (ECS). (September 2010) Bayer Facts of Science Education XIV Survey According to this study, the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) industry should make every effort to work from the top down to encourage women and minorities to pursue careers in those fields. (March 2010) Degrees of Success - Bachelor's Degree Completion Rates Among Initial STEM Majors (Research Brief) More and more students are starting college with plans to major in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, but this study finds that their completion rates are lagging (ECS). (February 2010) $250 million initiative for science, math teachers planned President Obama has announced a $250 million public-private effort to improve science and mathematics instruction, aiming to help the nation compete in key fields with global economic rivals. (January 2010) 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development The report shows American universities have an ally in their efforts to educate more students in science, technology and engineering and keep the nation competitive in the global economy. (October 2009) Engineering in K 12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects Engineering education in K-12 classrooms is a small but growing phenomenon that may have implications for engineering and also for the other "STEM" subjects--science, technology, and mathematics. There is a charge for this report. (September 2009) Promising Practices In Online Learning - Funding and Policy Frameworks for Online Learning This report is calling for a better policy and funding framework to make sure students are getting the best education possible in the online environment. (August 2009) ASCD Smart Brief Special Report: Literacy 2.0 (Part I) In this ever-changing world, educators must not only utilize technology to engage students but also to help students understand the capabilities -- and possible abuses -- of the media they are increasingly using in their everyday lives. (August 2009) ASCD SmartBrief Special Report: Literacy 2.0 (Part II) It is no longer enough for students to walk away from schools knowing basic academic skills. They must be prepared for a future that increasingly relies on new technology. (August 2009) This brief focuses on undergraduates who enter STEM programs. It examines characteristics of such students and their postsecondary outcomes several years after entering postsecondary education. (July 2009) Preparing the Future Workforce - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Policy in Wisconsin K-12 Education Job growth predictions do indicate that both middle- and high-skills STEM jobs will provide much opportunity for future workers in Wisconsin. However, at the state level, education and budget policy has not fully recognized the greater importance of STEM education for today’s students. (June 2009) Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies The findings presented here are derived from (a) a systematic search for empirical studies of the effectiveness of online learning and (b) a meta-analysis of those studies from which effect sizes that contrasted online and face-to-face instruction could be extracted or estimated. (June 2009) The Opportunity Equation - Transforming Science and Math Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy Urging the nation to "do school differently," this report recommends a set of concrete actions for federal, state, and local education leaders to take to transform math and science instruction and bring the U.S. back to the forefront of global competition. (June 2009) Data-Driven Schools See Rising Scores In Montgomery County, Md., a $47 million-per-year technology investment puts its schools at the forefront of the "data-driven" movement in U.S. education. (June 2009) The Second Derivative: International Benchmarks in Mathematics for U.S. States and School Districts In order to be the best in the world ourselves we need to understand what those ahead of us know, what they do, and why they do it. Then we need to implement radically new, groundbreaking policies that accelerate the pace at which our students learn in school. (June 2009) The Opportunity Equation - Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy In 2007 a Commission was formed, charged with assessing the current state of math and science education in the U.S. and developing actionable recommendations for the country. (June 2009) Getting Students More Learning Time Online: Distance Education in Support of Expanded Learning Time in K-12 Schools Distance education can offer an approach to expanding school learning time that allows for more flexible and individualized learning through the application of new technologies. (May 2009) Taking the Pulse of BioScience Education in America - A state by state analysis Middle and high school students are generally falling behind in life sciences, and the nation is at risk of producing a dearth of qualified workers for the fast-growing bioscience industry. Article - Report: U.S. students lagging in biosciences - (May 2009) You Do The Math: Explaining Basic Concepts Behind Math Problems Improves Children's Learning New research from Vanderbilt University has found students benefit more from being taught the concepts behind math problems rather than the exact procedures to solve the problems. (April 2009) What Facebook Users Share - Lower Grades According to this new study, college students who use the 200 million–member social network have significantly lower grade-point averages (GPAs) than those who do not. (April 2009) Technologies Soon to Affect Education - 2009 Horizon Report - K12 Edition -The New Media Consortium Collaborative environments, cloud computing, and "smart" objects are among the technologies that this group of experts believes will have a profound impact on K-12 education within the next five years or sooner. (March 2009) Technology Counts 2009 - Breaking Away from Tradition As the world of online education continues to evolve, brick-and-mortar schools are incorporating digital curricula and virtual teachers into their classrooms in surprising ways. (March 2009) K-12 Online Learning - a 2008 Follow-up of the Survey of U.S. School District Administrators Online learning offers a lifeline--especially for rural schools, according to this study that also predicts "blended learning" could be the way most students learn in the future. (March 2009) The Mathematics and Science Teacher Shortage: Fact and Myth The report raises the question whether the problem is we aren't producing enough of these teachers or is it more in retention? (March 2009) Achievement Effects of Four Early Elementary School Math Curricula: Findings from First Graders in 39 Schools Two programs for teaching mathematics in the early grades—Math Expressions and Saxon Math—emerge as clear winners in a large-scale federal study that pits four popular math curricula against one another. (February 2009) AASA hears what's about to disrupt schools Online instruction, says best-selling education author, will change schooling as we know it--if we're lucky. (February 2009) Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) This report shows the U.S. with small gains in math, but overall no improvement since the mid-1990s. (December 2008) Class of 2020 The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has issued new guidance for reforming the nation's schools with the help of technology. (November 2008) Report Assesses K-12 Online Learning This report outlines several policy recommendations to expand and improve online learning and also summarizes online opportunities offered by states. (November 2008) Cross-Cultural Analysis of Students with Exceptional Talent in Mathematical Problem Solving This study challenges a widely held notion that females lack exceptional math abilities. Negative attitudes about girls involved in mathematics are depriving the nation of some of its best math talent. (October 2008) Eighth-Graders and Algebra, does it work? This study says 8th graders and algebra is not a good mix even though there is a push nationally to bring the two together. (September 2008) Tracking the Reasons Many Girls Avoid Science and Math This research indicates that the self-confidence instilled by parents and teachers is more important for young girls learning math and science than their initial interest. (September 2008) Promises and Pitfalls of Virtual Education This Policy Brief takes a focused look at the virtual education trend that is becoming more popular across the nation. (June 2008) Does Computing Add Up In the Classroom? Computing is essentially math on steroids. So, at first glance, it should seem appropriate that the National Mathematics Advisory Panel included computer-based instruction among its recommendations to address the mediocre level of math achievement in the U.S. However, there's more to consider. (April 2008) The Push to Improve STEM Education This report provides readers with numerous articles to put the STEM issue in context, and examines efforts to improve STEM education in the states. (March 2008) Annual Horizon Report This annual report describes six emerging technologies or practices that will likely enter mainstream use over the next one to five years. (March 2008) |
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