PD+Schedule

= = = Science TIP Calendar 2009-2010 =
 * Professional Development**
 * Date || Time || Topic || Presenter || Location || Number of Coordinators ||
 * 10/15/09 || 4:00-6:00 || Preparing for the 2009-2010 School Year || Angela Hammond & Shanell Richards, OET || PS 256 || 5 ||
 * 11/16/09 || 4:00-6:00 || Launching the after-school Science TIP program || Angela Hammond, OET & Darlene Novak, GenYes || PS 256 || 5 ||
 * 12/16/09 || 4:00-6:00 ||  || Grant Evaluators || PS 256 || 5 ||

=**Science TIP Calendars** = === Below is a schedule of professional development, which will take place on Tuesdays, based upon the survey completed. It is important that there is at least one person from every school to participate. ===

Register for PD sessions at //www.pd.nycoit.org// . Do an //Advance Search// for the //activity code// listed below the date in the the table below.
Table 1 [|Dec 2 Agenda.doc] || Gary Stager || PS 256 ||  || [|January 27 Agenda.doc] [|Science Tip Eval for Jan 27 2009.pdf] || OIT || PS 256 || 11 || //051-09-007-711// [|Science TIP: Feb. Site Coordinators Meeting] || 3:30-5:30 || Best Practices for Robotics [|February 10 Agenda.doc] [|Science TIP PD for Feb 10 2009.pdf] || OIT & TechYes || PS 256 || 7 || //051-09-007-584// [|Science TIP: March Site Coordinators Meeting] || 3:30-5:30 || Getting Started with Microworld & Lego Robotics [|March 10 Agenda.doc] [|Science TIP Eval for March 10 2009.pdf] || OIT & TechYes || PS 256 || 12 || //051-09-007-774// [|Web 2.0 Tools for the 21st Century Classroom] || all day [|March 31 Agenda.doc] [|Survey Results] || Howie Deblasi || PS 256K || 17 || [|Science TIP: Coordinators & Mentors' Meeting]** || all day Schools are asked to bring 2 or 3 mentors [|May 14 survey results.pdf] [|May 15 survey results.pdf] || DAAR & TechYes || PS 256 || 17 Teachers and 18 Students || Megan Evander and Michael Swirsky will go out to the schools (schedule below) to recruit new teachers for next year and students for the summer camp. || DAAR & TechYes || Various Schools || 7 || Spring 2009 School Visits
 * Professional Development **
 * **Date** || **Time** || **Topic** || **Presenter** || **Location** || Number of Teachers ||
 * 8/11/08 || 3:30-5:30 || TechYES Science || Dennis Harper || PS 256 ||  ||
 * 8/12/08 || 3:30-5:30 || Lego Robotics || Gary Stager || PS 256 ||  ||
 * 8/13/08 || 3:30-5:30 || Microworlds || Gary Stager || PS 256 ||  ||
 * 9/24/08 || 3:30-5:30 || Robotics PD || R. Holstein & J. Alston || PS 256 ||  ||
 * 10/23/08 || 3:30-5:30 || Using the Mimio Interactive Tool || Martha Kempf || PS 256 ||  ||
 * 11/4/08 || all day
 * 8:30-3:00** || [|Nov 4 Agenda.doc] || Megan Evander || PS 256 ||  ||
 * 11/25/08 || 3:30-5:30 || Developing Science & Tech Projects || Derresa Davis || PS 256 ||  ||
 * 12/2/08 || 3:30-6:00 || Microworld
 * 1/27/09 || 3:30-5:30 || Preparing for Project #2
 * 2/10/09
 * 3/10/09
 * 3/31/09
 * 8:30 -3:00** || To demonstrate how Web 2.0 tools can positively affect both teaching and learning and demonstrate how global collaboration tools can improve educational practices. Guest presenter Howie DiBlasi, well known presenter on technology integration.
 * 5/14/09 & 5/15/09
 * //051-09-007-585//
 * 9:00-3:00** || How to Evaluate Projects & Troubleshoot Technical Issues
 * 6/10/09 || all day
 * 9:00-3:00** || New Teacher Training, Summer Institute & Fall 2009

**March 2009 School Visitations**
of Masjid Khalifah's Project || 3/19 || 2 Afternoon sessions || TechYES Projects
 * School || Dates || Time || Topic(s) Covered (in narrative form) || Trainer ||
 * 13K113 || 4/2 || Full Day || Second TechYES Science Project
 * Each individual teacher met with me to ascertain what they needed to focus on to complete their projects and the SciTips expectations. I was able to sit in during classes and interact with students as they explained their MicroWorld projects which were near completion. The curriculum integration between the technology and science components worked very well with this team and the Peer Mentor piece will grow stronger next year.** || Darlene Novack ||
 * 13K117 || 3/16 || After school || Second TechYES Science Project
 * Ms. Edwards worked with about 8 students focusing on their Microworlds projects. I was able to assist individual students with their projects and clarify some concepts that needed reinforcement. Because the after-school program is open to all, Judy has a wide range of abilities to address. Laptop processing speed and some technical issues with the robotics piece complicated the process** || Darlene Novack ||
 * 13K265 || 3/26 || After school || Peer Mentors
 * There were no students present on the scheduled day but I had the opportunity to speak with the teachers about the progress with the peer mentor group. Because of preparation for testing, their peer mentor group and the focus on robotics started quite late in the year. With this year as a foundation and the skill of these teachers, a subsequent year should yield more peer mentors.** || Darlene Novack ||
 * Clara Muhammad School
 * During these 2 sessions, I focused on helping the teacher work out procedures that would enable the students, as well as the teacher, save and track their projects. I was able to model some questioning and discussion with the students so the peer mentors would have a frame of reference for their own interaction with their peers. The technical difficulties with the robotics and the limited amount of “bricks” were time consuming and frustrating for both the students and the teachers. Next year’s peer mentor group will be very important to the support of the robotics component.** || Darlene Novack ||
 * 14K049 || 3/27 || 12:00 ||  || Darlene Novack ||
 * 14K050 || 3/19 || Morning during class time || Mr. Whitman integrates the Microworlds component into his math and science curriculum. As I interacted with the groups, students were eager to share what they were doing and asked many questions. As the year evolved, he became the sole coordinator and therefore some of the technical challenges from the robotics software proved very time consuming. There are many strong student candidates for next year’s peer mentor group. || Darlene Novack ||
 * 14K071 || 4/7 || After school || Mr. Alston’s students were completing projects with the Microworlds software and I was able to work with individuals one-on-one. Peer mentors who emulate this individualization will be effective next year. Some issues with the robotics software continue to be troublesome. || Darlene Novack ||
 * 14K126 || ? ||  ||   || Darlene Novack ||
 * 14K318 || 3/24 || 2:45 ||  || Darlene Novack ||
 * St. John's Lutheran || 3/26 || 3:45 || Phone support for resources. || Darlene Novack ||
 * Northside Catholic Academy || 2/24 || 3:00 ||  || Darlene Novack ||

June 2009 School Visitations
of Masjid Khalifah's Project ||  || 6/10 || 9:30 || Topic: TechYES in 2009-10 Russ and Greg are recruiting students for the July workshop but they will not be able to attend. Russ and Greg have uploaded many projects to the Science TIP wiki. This school will continue the TechYES Science program with robotics next year.** || Megan Evander || Megan Evander will be visiting each school the week of June 8-11. Please fill in your school name for the date and time that will work for you. I look forward to seeing you all again. If you could also email me a description of what you may need assistance with, this would be very helpful and will allow us to make the most of the time I will have at your school, thanks!
 * School ||  || Dates || Time || Topic(s) Covered (in narrative form) || Trainer ||   ||
 * 13K113 ||  || 6/11 || 2:30 || Topic: Uploading Projects, Certificates and Student workshop recruitment
 * Marcus Wyns was working with the students on finalizing their TechYES projects. This school had problems with the Microworlds software. The tower sensor would not talk to the Logo robot. This school has found a lot of success with the model because Marcus works with the students in the computer lab while Mrs. Allen works with the same classes in Science. All of this students produced 2 projects and he will be bringing at least 3 students to the July workshop.** || Megan Evander ||
 * 13K117 ||  || 6/8 || 2:30 || Topic: Uploading Projects, Student workshop recruitment, and next years plans
 * MS 117 will be closing after this year so many of the materials have been packed up. Judith will be sending 3 students to the workshop. Judith is uploading the second projects to the Science TIP wiki. She has had problems with the Microworld software and flash drives. Due to these technology issues, the projects had a late start. One student presented his robotics project at the Museum of Natural History. This project is on the wiki. Judith is unsure of her teaching placement for next year. She has some interest in doing the program next year if the grant allows this.** || Megan Evander ||
 * 13K265 ||  || 6/10 || 2:30 || The TechYES advisor did not confirm a date or time for the school visit. || Megan Evander ||
 * Clara Muhammad School
 * Darlene (principal) was not at the school. She was on an 8th grade field trip. Meisha could not speak too much about the program because she didn’t know what Darlene’s plans for next year are. They are hoping to get students to the July workshop and they are uploading the second projects to the Science TIP wiki.** || Megan Evander ||
 * 14K049 ||  || 6/11 || 11:00 || Topic: Completing second projects and TechYES in 2009-10
 * Jim had the same tower problems with the Microworlds software. His students were finishing up their second project. If they can get the Microworlds tower to work, the students will make the robots climb a ramp and learn about torque. This school is closing so recruiting students will be hard.. Jim would like to continue the program in his new school next year, although he has not been relocated quite yet.** || Megan Evander ||
 * 14K050 ||  || 6/8 || 9:30 || The TechYES advisor did not confirm a date or time for the school visit. ||
 * 14K071 ||  || 6/9 || 9:30 || The TechYES advisor did not confirm a date or time for the school visit. ||
 * 14K126 ||  || 6/11 || 9:30 || Topic: Uploading TechYES projects, Student workshop and TechYES in 2009-10
 * I met with Amber Moore's robotics class and spoke to some of the students about their TechYES robotics projects. The students couldn’t get the Microworlds software or tower to read the robot sensor. Very frustrating for the students. Michael and I worked on multiple computers and nothing worked. Rose had her students work with Powerpoint as they documented the growth of peas. Both teachers are uploading the second projects to the wiki. They hope to continue TechYES Science next year and also involve another Science teacher ( 6th grade science).** || Megan Evander ||
 * 14K318 ||  || 6/8 || 11:00 || Topic: Uploading TechYES projects, TechYES in 2009-10, and Student workshop
 * Both Russ and Greg had problems with the Microworld sensor tower.They are hoping that we can get the software to work properly on their computers so the students can move the robots. They are excited about the new TechYES website. I went showed Russ how to upload student names for certificates. He has about 60 students who will be TechYES certified.
 * St. John's Lutheran ||  || 6/9 || 11:00 || Diana did not have any questions about the program so she opted out of the visitation. || Megan Evander ||
 * Northside Catholic Academy ||  || 6/9 || 2:30 || Topic: Uploading student projects, Student workshop and TechYES in 2009-10
 * Michael started the program late so he will have about 6 students that will be TechYES certified. He is planning on sending 3 students to the workshop in July, but is unsure if he will attend. He was able to get a few student to use the Robotics, but the school’s technology is very limited. The Microworlds software did not work properly so many of the students could not do the programming component with the Robotics.** || Megan Evander ||

Fall 2008 School Visits by GenYes
 * Date || Topic || Presenter || Location || Confirmed ||
 * 11/5 – am || Moving Forward with Sci TIP || Megan Evander || JHS 126 ||  ||
 * 11/5 – pm || Moving Forward with Sci TIP || Megan Evander || MS 117 ||  ||
 * 11/6 - am || Moving Forward with Sci TIP || Megan Evander || JHS 49 || Yes ||
 * 11/6 - pm || Moving Forward with Sci TIP || Megan Evander || MS 71 ||  ||
 * 11/7 - am || Moving Forward with Sci TIP || Megan Evander || IS 113 ||  ||
 * 12/1 – am || TechYes Science Projects || Sylvia Martinez || MS 113 || Yes ||
 * 12/1 – pm || TechYes Science Projects || Sylvia Martinez || Northside Catholic Academy || Yes ||
 * 12/2 – am || Robotics or MicroWorld || Gary Stager || MS 318 || Yes ||
 * 12/2 - pm || Robotics or MicroWorld || Gary Stager || St. John’s Lutheran || Yes ||
 * 12/3 – am || Robotics or MicroWorld || Gary Stager || Northside Catholic Academy || Yes ||
 * 12/3 - pm || Robotics or MicroWorld || Gary Stager || Clara Muhammad School || Yes ||

Darlene Nowak from GenYes is available to push in to work with you and your students for a half day. Kindly speak with your supervisor so that he/she can make accommodations in your schedule for 2 or 3 periods to work with her. Please select the day that is best for you in the table below. Table 3
 * Assessing SCI TIP Student Projects with Darlene Nowak ||
 * Monday || Tuesday || Wednesday || Thursday || Friday ||
 * 12/8 || 12/9


 * 14K318

14k049** || 12/10


 * 14K126

St. John's** || 12/11


 * 13K113

14K071

Clara Muhammad** || 12/12 ||
 * 12/15 || 12/16


 * 13K117

13K265** || 12/17**

14K050

Northside Catholic Academy || 12/18 || 12/19 ||