[LM_NET] Library Media Specialists/Curriculum Heads

[Audrey Borus <ABorus@EDC.ORG>]

As regular subscribers to LM_NET already know, Educational Development
Center (aka EDC) was awarded an NSDL grant to build an online resource for children 
ages 11-15 that will guide them
through an exploration of careers in STEM (science, technology,
engineering and mathematics).  We've completed Phase I and are now exploring grant 
possibilities for
Phase II. To that end, we are looking for specialists and curricumlum
heads who would like to be part of our advisory board. Phase II of the
project will serve as a pilot/proof concept for other NSDL collections on the
integration of career content in K-16+ STEM education. This proof of
concept will focus on an audience of middle school educators, CaREN
content and IT careers.  We will , the workshops will align with our
primary goals to increase use of the site through its introduction to
middle school educators, and to develop the engagement and interest of
private industry for future sustainability.  Workshops will be attended by
middle educators and IT professionals, and facilitated by project staff."

Here's what it would entail:

Defining the needs of educators and employers that will be addressed
through workshops

Outlining a framework for workshops. We envision that these workshops will
function to increase use of the site through its introduction to middle
school educators, and to develop the engagement and interest of private
industry for future sustainability.  Workshops will be attended by middle
educators and IT professionals, and facilitated by project staff.

Assisting in sustainability planning

Focus is on teacher needs and career knowledge, how to best introduce the
portal, etc, with a few meetings via conference calls.

If you are interested, please let me know.

Thank you for your help.

Audrey Borus
Gender, Diversities, and Technology Institute
Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC)
55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA 02458
617-618-2745  fax. 617-332-4318  aborus@edc.org
Visit us at http://www2.edc.org/CEEC

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