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2009 T-STEM Best Practices Conference
South Padre Island, Texas
January 21-22, 2009
The STEM Best Practices Conference was held January 21-22, 2009 in South Padre Island, Texas. Educators from across the state, including STEM campuses and non-STEM campuses came together for a day of learning, networking and sharing. Presentations from the day are linked below. Check this site frequently for updates.
| Day 1 January 21, 2009 |
Day 2 January 22, 2009 |
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| Keynote | |
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| Ray Almgren |
Robotics: A Campfire for STEM Education |
Day 1
January 21, 2009
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Jim Scheurich |
How to do Successful Profesional Learning Communities |
| Sara Hawkins Mary Mobley |
How to do PBL with Rigor Embedding State Standards and Skills in Projects |
| Melissa Lopez Joe M. Castillo |
Opening the Doors to the College Arena Through Pre-College Academies |
| Kevin Cieszkowski |
Physics Demos on a Budget |
| Carlos Flores Rene Garcia |
Integrating Technology Into Math and Science |
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Capraro Dr. Mary Margaret Capraro |
Dilution: Exploring Water Resource Engineering |
| Amy Simon |
Science in Action |
Rita Cedillo |
Preparing Students Now for Careers in the STEM Fields |
| Analila Lucero Iris B. Burnham |
Teaching all Students to Think Like Engineers |
| Tara Craig Dr. Janice Trinidad |
Project-Based Learning Strategies in Math/Science Classrooms |
| Session 3 | |
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| Dr. Jim Scheurich |
Leading the Transformation of Math and Science Learning |
| Julie Webb Cassandra Ricks |
Putting the "T" in STEM: Data Collection in Math & Science Classrooms |
Claudia Gutierrez |
Developing English Language Proficiency in a STEM Enviroment |
| Dr. Dean Fontenot Beccy Hambright |
FRAME it with Engineering Design: Avoiding Idiot Award Blunders |
| Michael Odell Kristian Trampus |
Surveys of Enacted Curriculum |
| Session 4 | |
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| Linda Stearns |
What Texas A & M University's Prized STEM Center Can Offer You |
| Jessica Aguirre Tracy Marquez |
Crime Investigation through STEM Fields |
David W. Hernandez |
Welcome to the Digital Classroom: Virtual Tutoring |
| Kimberly Hendrix Kyle Conatser |
Enduring Understanding: Legacy Cycle Helps Studentswith Understanding Through Design |
| Cassandra Ricks Julie Webb |
Transforming Teaching and Learning Through Project Based Learning |
Day 2
January 22, 2009
| Session 1 | |
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Elaine Plybon |
Engineering Education for Today's Classroom |
| Holly Ahern Gilbert Maldonado |
BotBrain Robotics - The Road Ahead for STEM |
Marilyn Harren |
Crime Scene Investigations: Solving Crimes Using STEM |
| Gustavo Perez |
Using Robotics to Model Systems Engineering |
| Lorraine Bratcher |
Managing Learning with Moodle |
| Session 2 | |
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Teri McGowan |
Implementing Interdisciplinary School-Wide Project Based Learning: What Works |
| Jimmy Dale Heston, Jr Geoffrey Paul Price |
Carver Academy Mars Simulator (CAMS) |
Christina Salas |
STEM Career Exploration through Achieve Texas |
Cassandra Ricks |
Tricks, Tips, and Tools for Teaching |
| Gustavo Guzman |
Collaboration and Integration Strategies for STEM Teachers |
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