CIESE: Creating the Next Generation of Engineers and Innovators.
Transcript of CIESE: Creating the Next Generation of Engineers and Innovators.
CIESE: Creating the CIESE: Creating the Next Generation ofNext Generation of
Engineers and InnovatorsEngineers and Innovators
CIESE Mission
1988-2008
To motivate and support educators and students to pursue and succeed in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) study and careers through innovative, research-based instructional strategies and use of novel technologies.
CIESE Focus
Engaging students in higher-order thinking, authentic problems, 21st century skills through:
• Use of software in middle and high school mathematics
• Internet-based real time data in science and mathematics
• K-12 engineering curricula
Program and Capabilities• Curriculum development
• Teacher professional development
• Education research (how students learn STEM)
• Student programs
• Research & Innovation in Engineering Education (faculty initiative)
Impact• 19,000 K-12 educators (NJ, NY, AZ, OH, FL)
• International programs and collaborations; model for geographically-distributed programs
• ~9 million students
• 238 community college faculty at 41 institutions in 21 states
• 100,000 students from 35 countries annually participate in online projects
International RecognitionInternational Recognition
““Unique and Compelling”Unique and Compelling”Internet-based real time data and global telecollaboration provides opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking, application of learning, use of 21st century skills, in the context of authentic, real-world problems.
UniqueUniqueCannot be done without Internet
technology
CompellingCompellingProvides students with
real world learning experiences
Use of Cyberinfrastructure for 21st Century Learning• Real time data (e.g., Earthquakes)
• Telecollaborative projects (e.g., International Boiling Point Project)
• Primary Source data (e.g., Historic Photos Google Earth)
• Student Publishing (e.g., Lab reports)
• 100,000 students use online projects
Examples…
International Boiling Point Project
Musical Plates
External Evaluations
Harcourt Student Impact Study:
“86% of classrooms showed noteworthy gains in science and mathematics learning objectives”
External EvaluationsETS Teacher Study:
-less time lecturing -more comfortable with small group
activities -more cooperative learning -better instruction for different learning
styles -better teacher of problem-solving skills -better able to present complex materials