N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Science Objects &The NSTA Learning
CenterAl Byers
Assistant Executive DirectorGovernment Partnerships and e-Learning
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Turning Ideas into Reality:Session Purpose
PurposePresent an overview of NSTA’s Science Objects: free just-in-time discrete learning objects to help educators learn core science content viaThe NSTA Learning Center
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Turning Ideas into Reality:Agenda Review
Agenda– Introductions– The Professional Development
Landscape– Science Objects and
The NSTA Learning Center– What do you think break-out
groups?– Closing Questions and Answers
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Turning Ideas into Reality:Participant Needs and Audience SurveyTime is short… what do you want
to gain from this session?(sticky notes)
Introductions– Grade Level?– Subjects Teach?– Role in Education?
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Turning Ideas into Reality:National Science Teachers AssociationWho is NSTA?
– 501 C3 non-profit association– Been in existence for over 60 years– Conferences, Publications,
Membership Services: 55,000 members
– Professional DevelopmentProducts and Classroom Resources
– Scale, Science Content, Standards
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Turning Ideas into Reality:The Professional Development LandscapeHow Do You Imbibe PD?
1. How do you currently receive PD?2. How many total hours of PD a year?3. What delivery method do you prefer?4. What is the best PD experience you have
had and why or the worst and why?5. How does your PD work towards
recertification and “Highly Qualified” status?
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Turning Ideas into Reality:The Professional Development LandscapeWhat we know—Bridging the Gap Between
Research and Practice in Professional Development: NSF Local Systemic Change Core 10 Year Evaluation
K-8 Weaknesses (75,000 data points)– What % of classrooms portrayed science as
dynamic body of knowledge?Only 24%
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Turning Ideas into Reality:The Professional Development LandscapeWhat we know—NSF Local Systemic
Change Core 10 Year Evaluation
Teachers of Science with less then 16 hours of PD inScience Education in last 3 years– What % at K-4 level?– What % at 5-8 level?– What % at 9-12 level?
76%
57%32%
Bottom Line:Clear need for more PD to address teacher needs. PD needs to be more efficient and effective to address scale
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NSTA’s Solution:
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NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects
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NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Sample Interactives from various Science Objects
– Air Track– Seismic Waves
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The Solution:NSTA SciPacks
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
• 5-10 Hour Discrete On-line Learning Experience
• Contains 3-5 Science Objects, plus– Provides individualized email support– Contains a Pedagogical Implications
component– Includes the opportunity for
certification via a final assessment
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Assessm
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Turning Ideas into Reality:NSTA e-PD Portal
• Discuss need & challenge
• Present NSTA solution– Science Objects– SciPacks
• Present a PD system to support solution on a national scale
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Pedagogical Implications Component
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Support Options for SciPacks• Orientation/Navigation Support
(how to navigation SciPack)
• Technical Support Help Desk(issues accessing content)
• Subject Matter Expert Wizard(intelligent coach via email)
• Discussion Board(focused within to each Science Object)
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Orientation Content
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Ask the Wizard
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
NSTA’s Solution:Science Objects
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
TeacherPD
Indexer
Products and Services
Online Journal Articles
University Online Affiliates
Books and online ChaptersSymposia
PD Institutes
Face-to-Face PD
Vetted Agency & NGO PD Opportunities
connector
reminder
SciGuides
District Report
document
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NSTACertification
NSTA’s Solution:The NSTA Learning Center
My Prof. Develop.Plan
MyTranscript
MyLibrary
MyPortfolio
MyCalendar
SciPacks andScience Objects
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
TeacherProfile
NSTA Products and Services
Online Journal Articles
University Online Affiliates
Books and online ChaptersSymposia
PD Institutes
Face-to-Face PD
Vetted Agency & NGO PD Opportunities
connector
reminder
SciGuides
School Report
document
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
NSTACertification
NSTA’s Solution:The e-PD Portal
My Prof. Develop.Plan
MyTranscript
MyLibrary
MyPortfolio
MyCalendar
SciPacks andScience Objects
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Break Out Groups Questions– How might Science
Objects and The NSTA Learning Center support your PD efforts?
– What do you like?– What challenges and
recommendations do you have?
Turning Vision into Reality:What do You Think?
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Turning Ideas into Reality:The NSTA Learning Center
– Address Scale/Impact on National Level
– Maintains Quality and Motivation
– Facilitates learning and assesses comprehension
– Is available on-demand 24-7-365
– Is affordable and sustainable
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
The NSTA Learning Center:Reinventing Reform
… getting all science teachers
the content they need,when they need it.
N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O NN A T I O N A L S C I E N C E T E A C H E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
Thank You
Al ByersEmail: [email protected]
PH: 703-312-9294
