Designing for STEM: Teaching Mathematics Outside the Box
What Participants are Saying
- I became much more passionate about math education and found a renewed interest in teaching. The conference showed me that teaching can be a complex and research-driven career with high-level challenges.
- RME provided me with hands-on materials that I could use to teach students conceptually. Now, as I support teachers across Dallas county, I'm able to share these resources with thousands of teachers.
- It [RME Conference] has provided me with some insight on how to effectively coach my teachers in preparing students for college. I was able to demonstrate strategies that would help teachers create more rigorous lessons in math.
- I have really learned a lot and it has been great to think deeply and critically about math. Last year during lunch the speaker referenced a book titled "Making it Stick" and I immediately bought a copy and loved it! Such good information.
- I was really encouraged by a speaker who is an engineer a couple of years ago, Dr. Marc Christensen, who prompted us to encourage our students to solve a problem as many ways as we can think of. I still reread my notes from time to time.
- It affirms my beliefs in how student learn mathematics.
Location and Date
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Southern Methodist UniversityA nationally ranked private university with seven degree-granting schools, SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas. Friday, February 19, 2016 mapHughes-Trigg Building Map Parking Map |
Speakers
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Oswaldo Alvarenga STEM Executive Director, Dallas ISD |
Jennifer K. Bartkowski, CEO, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas |
Allison Burney, Professional Development & Campus Based Partnerships Manager, Perot Museum of Nature and Science |
Frederick R. Chang, Ph.D., Professor, Computer Science & Engineering, SMU |
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David Chard, Ph.D., Dean, Simmons School of Education, SMU |
Laura Cole, Middle School Technology & Engineering Design Teacher, Good Shepherd Episcopal School |
Marti Copeland, Director of Education, Dallas Zoo |
Koshi Dhingra, Ed.D. Founder & Director, talkSTEM |
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Lisa Dolliver, Education Specialist, Trinity River Audubon Center |
Anne Marie Fayen, Kosmos Energy STEM Teacher Institute Elementary Coordinator, Perot Museum |
Carole Hayata, Ph.D., Mathematics Research Specialist, SMU |
Colin Johnson, Educator Professional Development Supervisor, Dallas Zoo |
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Katie Krummeck, Director, Deason Innovation Gym, SMU |
Kelly Kutach, Math Strategy Manager, Texas Instruments, Inc. |
Logan LeCompte, Educator, REAL School Gardens |
Dave Monaco, Head of School, Parish Episcopal School |
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Julie McLeod, Ph.D., Assistant Head of School, Good Shepherd Episcopal School |
Mitchell Nathan, Ph.D., Professor, Learning Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison |
Jennifer Oliver, Principal, Young Women's Leadership Academy, Grand Prairie ISD |
Dawson Orr, Ph.D. Department Chair, Education Policy & Leadership, Simmons School of Education, SMU |
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Ellen Pool, Teacher, Cannon Elementary, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD |
Vicente Reyes, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Dallas ISD |
Rob Rouse, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Teaching & Learning, SMU |
Karen Thierry, Ph.D., Director of Research & Evaluation, Momentous Institute |
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Jennifer Turner, Assistant Principal, Solar Preparatory School for Girls, Dallas ISD |
Candace Walkington, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Teaching & Learning, SMU |
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Agenda
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8:15 a.m. |
Registration Location: Hughes-Trigg Ballroom |
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8:45 a.m. |
Welcome from Dr. Leanne Ketterlin Geller, RME Director & Professor, Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education & Human Development, SMU Location: Theater |
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9:00 a.m. |
Panel: What is STEM and Why is it Important? Dean David Chard of the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education & Human Development will host a panel discussion with Oswaldo Alvarenga, Dr. Frederick Chang, and Dr. Koshi Dhingra on the importance of STEM from multiple perspectives including those of industry, the community, higher education, and K-12 education. Location: Theater |
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10:00 a.m. |
Morning Break |
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10:15 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
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Breakout 1 – Teaching Mathematics Through Garden-based Learning (Elementary School) Dr. Rob Rouse and his colleagues at REAL School Gardens will present an interactive session on how elementary students can learn mathematics through outdoor and garden education. Location: Forum |
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Breakout 2 – Transforming Mathematics Activities into STEM Activities (Middle School) Dr. Candace Walkington will present on what STEM integration looks like in the middle school mathematics classroom. The lesson and activities will incorporate the use of Geopanes that teachers can apply immediately in their own school setting. Location: Theater |
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Breakout 3 – Ten Minutes of Code (High School) Kelly Kutach is the Math Strategy Manager for Texas Instruments and will present a session on coding in the high school mathematics classroom. This hands-on session will focus on helping students spark an interest in coding with a variety of 10-minute activities teachers can do with their students. Location: Promenade |
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11:30 a.m. |
Luncheon & Keynote Dr. Mitchell Nathan will share his experiences in integrating STEM into the K-12 mathematics classroom. Location: Ballroom |
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12:45 p.m. |
RME Impact Awards Presentation |
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1:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
Breakout 1 – reMAKING Math Education: Moving From Abstract Concepts to Hands-on LearningKatie Krummeck and her colleagues at Good Shepherd Episcopal School will discuss the burgeoning use of makerspaces to inform creative problem solving. Location: Forum |
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Breakout 2 – Informal Learning Spaces to Support STEM Informal learning spaces can ignite a lasting interest with memorable experiences for students embedded in STEM learning. Non-profit leaders including the Girl Scouts of North Texas, the Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum, the Trinity River Audubon Center will participate in a moderated discussion on how integrating informal learning spaces into STEM education can meaningfully support students' learning. Location: Theater |
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Breakout 3 – Engaging Parents in Supporting STEM Education How to meaningfully engage parents in their role in supporting STEM education can be a challenge. Dr. Karen Thierry from the Momentous Institute and teachers Anne Mechler, Brianna Sanford, and Sarah Sullivan will talk about the Institute's Family STEM Nights and the research behind family engagement. Location: Promenade |
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2:30 p.m. |
Break & Registration for Prize Drawing |
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2:45 p.m. |
Panel: Designing STEM-focused Schools - Planning, Doing, Achieving Dr. Dawson Orr of the department of Education Policy & Leadership will host a panel discussion with Dave Monaco, Jennifer Oliver, Vicente Reyes, and Jennifer Turner about designing STEM-focused schools. The conversation will focus on efforts to plan, implement, and sustain STEM education. Location: Theater |
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3:45 p.m. |
Closing Remarks & Prize Drawing Location: Theater Leanne Ketterlin Geller, RME Director & Professor, Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education & Human Development, SMU |
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Contact Us
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