Share Paper: What do Activity Trackers and a Tablet Have in Common? STEM Ambassador Lesson Plans, Tips, and Tricks

  1. Jennifer Albert, The Citadel, United States
  2. Kathy Richardson-Jones, The Citadel, United States
  3. Deepti Jones, The Citadel, United States
  4. Robin Jocius, The Citadel, United States
Wednesday, March 23 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Harborside Center

Abstract: This paper describes lesson plans designed for and implemented in The Citadel’s STEM Ambassador Program. STEM Ambassador is a professional development initiative designed to support STEM teaching pedagogies and increase interdisciplinary STEM content in middle and high schools. In ongoing and sustained PD sessions, middle and high school educators work with STEM education faculty and professionals to develop a better understanding of content and pedagogical skills, particularly those related to current STEM careers and research. This paper illustrates the collaborative nature of the professional development through two detailed exemplar workshops, the Interdisciplinary STEM Literacy and App Creation Activity.