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，其中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40名中学教师提供职业和技术教育、数学和科学方面的专业发展。参与者和研究人员随后对800名中学生的学习和科技效能进行了测试。该项目有五个目标。提高教师参与者更高层次的技术整合、数据库使用和管理、空间思维和网络界面技能。增加教师在科学、数据分析和空间思维技能方面的参与教学内容知识。让教师有机会在课堂上发展和推行以问题为本的教学模式.增加数据分析，批判性思维和空间思维能力的学生在等级9-12.5。让9-12年级的学生接触STEM内容和职业，鼓励学生参加STEM课程。该项目将利用北方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）。样本包括使用Legacy循环（施瓦茨和Bransford）分析温度数据创建的三个模块。40名教师中的每一位都将创建一个可以共享的课程模块。教育模式的研究将通过专业会议和期刊进行传播。Henderson-Dahms西南评估研究公司评估小组将包括NAU研究生谁代表传统上服务不足的美洲原住民人口。将采用定性和定量方法评价项目目标。评价将试图确定以下内容。高质量STEM教育专业发展计划的要素;2.基于GIS的学习如何影响空间思维;3。基于GIS的学习对学生使用和分析数据库信息的影响;基于GIS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职业的兴趣的影响。

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.