Special interest groups (sig)
SIG's are special interest groups that focus on a specific topic. Groups of MAET year 1 students have created wikispaces and posters about a chosen topic in education. At GREAT16, the SIG posters will be on display and group members will be available for discussion.
Girls in STEMMembers: Abby Arseneau, Bethany Blackwood, Angela Keller, Rachel Larner
Info: Our main focus is to develop strategies for teachers to use in order to help girls maintain interest in STEM courses. We've noticed a drop in interest as girls get older and would like to provide teachers with a variety of resources to combat this trend. Wiki: www.stem4girlssig.wikispaces.com |
Fostering Global MindsetsMembers: Kate Boyd, Amanda Field, Lauren Seamans, Megan Dreffs
Info: Our SIG is focused on explaining why global mindsets in education are important and how they can be fostered in students and teachers. We take a look at resources that can help teachers readily implement practices to foster this openness to the world. Wiki: fosteringglobalmindsets.wikispaces.com |
Blended Learning with ChromebooksMembers: Kristen Bryan, Kyle Larner, Stephanie Raezler, Megan Sessa
Info: Looking for new ways to engage students in innovative learning? Chromebooks are an affordable and user friendly way to establish a blended learning environment in K-12 classrooms. We evaluate the affordances and constraints of this technology while offering resources for implementation. Wiki: SIGBLC.wikispaces.com |
Game-Based LearningMembers: Andrea Grafstein, Piotr Buniewicz, Ricky Forrest, Luke Zaccaro
Info: Our SIG project is about what Game-Based Learning is, why it is a valuable instruction technique for all grade levels, and how it can be implemented in a classroom. Wiki: siggamebasedlearning.wikispaces.com |
#makeitSIG Make "making" work for you.Members: Sara Trowbridge, Sophia Salani, Carrie Eby, Cindy Catapano
Info: Our presentation will be based upon what research shows to be the most effective and productive ways to incorporate making in the classroom. We will focus on getting started with a maker space and making it meaningful to the curriculum. Wiki: https://maetmakered.wikispaces.com/ |