The POD Project: Harnessing the Power of Data

DRL-0929846标题：PID项目：利用数据的力量PO：Robert GibbsPI：James SampleProgram：学生和教师的创新技术体验该项目通过基于问题的学习模块提高(STEM)技能，在该模块中，9-12年级的学生通过利用地理空间技术收集和分析数据来解决问题。为职业与技术教育(CTE)、数学和科学方面的40名中学教师提供专业发展。然后，参与者和研究人员检查800名中学生的学习和科技效能模块的有效性。该项目有五个目标。提高教师学员更高层次的技术整合、数据库使用与管理、空间思维、网络界面技能。增加教师在科学、数据分析、空间思维等方面的教学内容知识。为教师提供在课堂上开发和实施他们自己的问题为基础的教学模块的机会。提高9-12.5年级学生的数据分析、批判性思维和空间思维能力。让9-12年级的学生接触STEM的内容和职业，并鼓励学生参加STEM课程。该项目将利用北亚利桑那大学的设施，特别是地理空间研究和信息实验室(GRAIL)。交付成果包括使用Legacy Cycle(Schwarz和Bransford)分析温度数据创建的三个模块。40名教师每人将创建一个可以共享的课程模块。对教育模式的研究将通过专业会议和新闻媒体传播。西南评估研究中心的Carol L.Henderson-Dahms将进行评估。评估小组将包括NAU的研究生，他们代表了传统上服务不足的美洲原住民人口。将使用定性和定量的方法来评估项目的目标。评价将试图确立以下内容：1.高质量STEM教育专业发展计划的要素；2.基于地理信息系统的学习如何影响空间思维；3.基于地理信息系统的学习对学生使用和分析数据库信息的影响；以及4.基于地理信息系统的学习如何影响空间思维。基于地理信息系统的学习对学生如何看待科学、数学和技术的整合以及他们对STEM职业的兴趣产生了影响。

DRL-0929846Title: The PID Project: Harnessing the Power of DataPO: Robert GibbsPI: James SampleProgram: Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and TeachersThis project increases (STEM) skills through problem-based learning modules in which 9-12 grade students solve problems through data collection and analysis utilizing geospatial technologies. Professional development is provided for 40 secondary teachers in Career and Technical Education (CTE), mathematics, and science. Participants and researchers then examine the effectiveness of the modules on the learning and science and technology efficacy of 800 secondary students.The project has five objectives.1. Increase higher-level technology integration, database use and management, spatial thinking, and web interface skills of teacher participants.2. Increase teacher participant pedagogical content knowledge in science, data analysis, and spatial thinking skills.3. Provide an opportunity for teachers to develop and implement their own problem-based teaching modules in their classrooms.4. Increase data analysis, critical thinking, and spatial thinking skills of students in grades 9-12.5. Expose 9-12 grade students to STEM content and careers and encourage students to participate in STEM classes.The project will utilize the facilities of Northern Arizona University, especially the Geospatial Research and Information Laboratory (GRAIL). Deliverables include three modules created using the Legacy Cycle (Schwarz and Bransford) on analysis of temperature data. Each of the 40 teachers will create a curriculum module that can be shared. Research on the educational model will be disseminated through professional meetings and journals.Evaluation will be carried out by Carol L. Henderson-Dahms of Southwest Evaluation Research. The evaluation team will include NAU graduate students who represent a traditionally underserved population of Native Americans. Qualitative and quantitative methods will be used to evaluate the objectives of the project. The evaluation will attempt to establish the following.1. The elements of a high-quality STEM education professional development program;2. How GIS-based learning affects spatial thinking;3. The affect that GIS-based learning has on student uses and analysis of database information; and4. The affect the GIS-based learning has on how students view the integration of science, math and technology and their interest in STEM careers.