What is STEM? - DuPage County Regional Office of Education
What is STEM? - DuPage County Regional Office of Education
What is STEM? - DuPage County Regional Office of Education
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Upcoming Events<br />
October 18<br />
Bringing <strong>STEM</strong> into the Classroom through<br />
Creative Use <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />
Time: 8:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.<br />
(continental breakfast/lunch included)<br />
Location: Lombard CPL. Seats are limited!<br />
Cost: None<br />
Reg<strong>is</strong>tration:<br />
https://www.dupage.k12.il.us/reg<strong>is</strong>ter/course.<br />
php?recid=5264<br />
October 20<br />
Northern Illino<strong>is</strong> University <strong>STEM</strong>fest<br />
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Location: NIU Convocation Center<br />
For more information v<strong>is</strong>it the website: http://<br />
www.stemfest.niu.edu/stemfest/<br />
<strong>STEM</strong> Tip<br />
<strong>STEM</strong> education <strong>is</strong> most successful when<br />
students develop personal connections<br />
with other students, their teachers, and<br />
their ideas. Provide ample opportunities<br />
for students to reflect on their thinking,<br />
write about their thinking and to share<br />
their work with others. In addition to building<br />
stronger relationships and understanding<br />
among students and teachers, these<br />
activities engage students in critical writing<br />
and thinking exerc<strong>is</strong>es, which help<br />
strengthen processing and communication<br />
skills.<br />
News and Links<br />
Looking to expand your knowledge about <strong>STEM</strong><br />
or interested in ideas about how to better integrate<br />
<strong>STEM</strong> in your classroom plans? You might<br />
find these links <strong>of</strong> interest. . .<br />
Illino<strong>is</strong> Innovations Index<br />
Information related to <strong>STEM</strong> degrees and employment<br />
opportunities.<br />
http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=564e8e95<br />
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Illino<strong>is</strong> Pathways<br />
Illino<strong>is</strong> promotes local programs that empower<br />
students to explore their academic and career<br />
interests through statewide, public-private partnerships<br />
known as Learning Exchanges to better<br />
coordinate investments, resources and planning.<br />
http://www.illino<strong>is</strong>worknet.com/vos_portal/Stem/<br />
en/Home/<br />
Great Science for Girls<br />
Learn more about strategies that can be easily<br />
implemented to increase girls’ interest in <strong>STEM</strong>.<br />
http://www.greatscienceforgirls.org/<br />
An Astronaut’s Perspective<br />
Sally Ride <strong>of</strong>fers her views on increasing girls’<br />
interest in <strong>STEM</strong> careers.<br />
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/1985/10/23/06270030.h05.html?tkn=NZYFX<br />
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Suggestions and feedback can be sent to Mary Biniewicz<br />
at mbiniewicz@dupage.k.12.il.us; Claudia Geocar<strong>is</strong> at<br />
cgeocar<strong>is</strong>@dupage.k12.il.us; or Nancy Nega at nnega@<br />
dupage.k12.il.us.<br />
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