ORAU Center for Science Education 100 ORAU Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.

ORAU Center for Science Education

100 ORAU Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

The Center is:

• an education laboratory – for experimenting, learning, demonstrating, and showcasing results

• a resource center – featuring proven products, services, and programs that can help make K-12 STEM teachers more effective

• a virtual learning environment – including technology-based visualization, simulation, and modeling to enhance the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)

• a connection – between real science and the classroom

A Vision of Learning in the Networked World

• Digital content is as real as paper, lab equipment, and textbooks

• Students will:

– Analyze authentic data from remote laboratories and research centers

– Manipulate simulations and visualizations using real scientific models

– Access assignments and information from home and elsewhere

– Connect with other students through learning networks

– Have access to supplementary information

• Cyberlearning will provide lifelong skills

Derived from Fostering Learning in the Networked World, June 2008

National Science Foundation Task Force on Cyberlearning

ORAU Center for Science Education

will use Science & Technology

to improveScience &Technology

education

Bringing Tomorrow’s ScienceInto Today’s Classrooms

State of the Art Classroom

The video wall will allow for video conferencing, online presentations and in class presentations.

Plasma Video Wall with Multi-Window Video Processing

The wall will provide several perspectives at one time.

Wireless Networking and Connectivity

Projection SystemLaptop computers and wireless connectivity will allow participants optimum flexibility when working on group projects and doing research.

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The document camera and computer screens will project on the video wall or on the SMART board for effective demonstrations

Teaching Technologies• Interactive Whiteboard

SMART SynchronEyes Software

Tablet PC

Classroom Performance System (CPS)

Flexible Room Configuration

Desks and chairs will have wheels that allow for innovations in pedagogy and allow effective wire management.

Teacher Station that will control all the technologies in the room including the audio and lighting.

Crestron System controller will interface with all electronic components to allow effortless integration.

K-12 Initiatives

ARC/ORNL Math-Science-Technology

Summer Institute ACTS - Academies Creating Teacher Scientists

K-12 Initiatives

Professional Development Workshops

Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) to the ClassroomAccelerator Physics

K-12 Initiatives

Professional Development Workshops

ORNL Research to the Classroom –

• Superhydrophobics• Hybrid Lighting • Renewable Energy• Material Sciences• Biofuels• Environmental Remediation• Nanoscience• Effects of Compounds on Fish Development• Climate

K-12 Initiatives

Integrating Technology into the Classroom

Bring Your Class… Technology Overload!

Teachers Test Drive DaysTest-Bed for New Technologies

Professional Development Workshops

K-12 Initiatives

• Using Information Communication Technology to Enhance Learning

• National and International Collaborations

Professional Development Workshops

K-12 Initiatives

Professional Development Workshops

Instituting New Math and Science Standards

K-12 Initiatives

Specialty Workshops

Designed for teachers, students,administrators, school boards.

K-12 Initiatives

Science Camp

K-12 Initiatives

Gaming in the Content Areas to Engage Students

K-12 Initiatives

It’s amazing what remarkable things teachers can accomplish with almost nothing! Imagine what teachers could do if…

K-12 Initiatives – Our Goal…

Teachers have all the resources they need…

Center for Science Education

Join Us…Contact Information

Marie Westfall marie.westfall@orau.org 865-576-3425

Tim Forde timothy.forde@orau.org 865-784-0061

Wayne Stevenson wayne.stevenson@orau.org 865-576-3283

Web sites

Watch for upcoming events and resources for teacher and students…

Bookmark both of our sites and check in often!

SciEdTech.org

and

www.orau.org/center-for-science-education