Maryland STEM Portfolio Project (MSPP)

Maryland STEM Portfolio Project (MSPP)

Problem Based Learning

Geospatial

Technologies ePortfolio & Web 2.0 Tools

Discovery Education ScienceDiscovery Education Science

• Service began early February 2011

• All teachers in each school where there is an MSPP grant participant received a passcode to set up their own account

• Site-based Professional Development will be provided based on District request

Ideal Classroom Initiative Proposals

Ideal Classroom Initiative Proposals

• Proposals have been scored and ranked using a strictly adhered to detailed rubric

• Based on currently available funds, first round of proposals have been awarded – 3 schools

• Additional proposals have been included as part of the amendment request – including one ePortfolio award

Region Counties involved Summer Academy Location

Region 1

Washington, Allegany, Garrett, Carroll. FrederickRegional Lead - Kara ReedInstructional Coach - Kim Day

Washington - Washington County Technical High School July 25-28 and Aug 1 -2

Region 2

Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Howard, Queen Anne'sRegional Lead - Val EmrichInstructional Coach - Cara Riedel

Anne Arundel - Arlington Echo – July 5-7, 11-13

Region 3Harford, Baltimore County, Cecil, KentRegional Lead - Eric CromwellInstructional Coach - Erica Lyons

Harford - Patterson Mill Middle/High School - August 1-4, 8-9

Region 4

Prince George's, Calvert, St. Mary's, Montgomery, CharlesRegional Lead - Treesa Elam-Repass, Felicia ColbertInstructional Coach - Mickelli Dunn

Prince George's Co. - Howard B. Owens Science CenterJuly 12-14, 18-20

Region 5

Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, TalbotRegional Lead - Donna JohnsonInstructional Coach - Kim Castle

Caroline - Salisbury University July 19-21, 26-28

Summer Academy PDSummer Academy PD

Purpose: Revise and refine the STEM PBL units. Deepen understanding of elements.

Areas of concentration:

• Integration of technology into instruction– Components – Web 2.0, PBL, GeoSpatial

• Application of Information Literacy

Summer Academy PDSummer Academy PD

• ePortfolios – benefits and purposes

• Sustainability for grant elements

• PBL components

• Assessment of PBL

• Use of GPS and GIS software