What is STEM?
Some examples of STEM learning in our classroom
STEM 2P: Organize and/or Chaperone STEM Field Trip
Students experience world-class cutting edge media production equipment and facilities in Athens, Ohio
MAC Field Trip
April 2023
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student field trip observe authentic career opportunities
Students understand business models of media production
Students learn about advanced media presentation tools and techniques
STEM 2P: Organize and/or Chaperone STEM Field Trip
Students become inspired while playing and participating a unique merging of technology and art design
CTE Animation Field Trip
March 2023
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student field trip to observe and learn about technology used as an art environment
Students observe and discover digital art used in creative ways
Students learn about advanced media presentation tools and techniques
STEM 1A: Design/assign 1 PBL Project
Students use a media production editing application to assemble creative content and story ideas into a finished project
Wevideo Something Special
CTE Video and Sound
February 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Students created video projects with subject choice
Students created meaningful and personalized content
Student work shared, peer reviewed and critiqued
STEM 1A: Conduct Student Presentations of Learning
Students conduct research and discovery and then use a cloud-based application to assemble presentations
Camera Types Presentation
CTE Video and Sound
November 2021
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Students created presentations describing camera technology
Students created authentic industry-standard content
Student work shared, peer reviewed and critiqued
STEM 1E: Maintain Class Space to Make Thinking Visible
Students present questions in a low risk public forum and observe authentic peer thoughts on related subject material
Wonder Wall
CTE Classroom
March 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student opportunity to engage in the curriculum planning and delivery process
Students share meaningful and personalized questions
Student questions addressed and deeper learning results
STEM 1G: Maintain Class Space that Emphasizes Work in Progress
Students' 'sandbox' judgement-free fun learning area where ideas come to life and creativity unleashed for many unique purposes
MAC PRODUCTION AREa
MAC and CTE Interactive Media Pathway students
September 2021
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student club organization-maintained media production area in classroom
Students actively provide input on best practices and design features
Students frequently utilize facility for various projects and collaborative work
STEM 1F: Maintain Class Space that Displays Student Work Samples
Student work publicly posted and viewed as both a best practice example for others and a personal point of pride
STUDENT SHOWCASE
CTE Video and Sound collection of camera shots
August 2021
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student media content showcased in Adobe Creative Cloud collaboration space
Students learn how utilize industry-standard cloud services
Student work shared, peer reviewed and critiqued
STEM 1H: Design an Interdisciplinary Assignment
Students using artistic and design skills and extending common production-based interests across a wider canvas
MakerSPACE PARTNERSHIP
MAC, CTE and Art department collaboration
October 2021
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student dual participation in MAC and Makerspace
Students actively utilize acquired skills in Adobe media creation applications
Student work distributed throughout school for various departments and clubs
STEM 1J: Conduct a Lesson/Unit that Emphasize the Design Cycle
Students use an animation production application to sequentially create separate short videos demonstrating all of Disney's 12 Principles
CTE Animation and Adobe Certification
January 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Students learned authentic industry-standard design processes and techniques
Students created meaningful and personalized content
Student pathway work and activities showcased
STEM 1L: Attend an External PD or Webinar
Students virtually access amazing and current resources connected to some of the most well known creative applications ever
Adobe Virtual Conference
October 2021
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Students discover Adobe industry-standard trends, best practices and tips
Students actively practice recommended techniques
Opportunity for authentic and external knowledge acquisition
STEM 1K: Students Analyze Data and Draw Conclusions
Students share and ponder personal ideas, hopes, dreams and concerns about technology in a low risk public sphere forum
Converge week
Technology Reflections
February 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Special unit for reflection of technology
Students contribute personal thoughts and analyze redacted data
Students consider larger themes and narratives about technology, careers and society
STEM 2C: Design a Student Learning Portfolio Assignment
Students package and share accomplishments showing growth and acquisition of skills and honing of talent
PORTFOLIOS
Adobe Creative Cloud Cumulative Collection
May 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student portfolios showing work from the school year
Students created meaningful and personalized content
Student work shared, peer reviewed and critiqued
STEM 2J: Engage in Collaborative Planning w/ Colleague(s)
Students share in the excitement of live media production while learning about biology and nature
Chicken Hatching LivestReam
MAC and Mr. Ince
March 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Collaboration with colleague to livestream an experimental event
Students learned about livestreaming technology
MAC organization sponsored the livestream on YouTube
STEM 2P: Organize and/or Chaperone STEM Field Trip
Students become inspired while playing and participating a unique merging of technology and art design
CTE Animation Field Trip
March 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student field trip to observe and learn about technology used as an art environment
Students observe and discover digital art used in creative ways
Students learn about advanced media presentation tools and techniques
STEM 2P: Organize and/or Chaperone STEM Field Trip
Students share in the sheer scale and grandeur of logistics in action on a level never known in the world of shipping and commerce
CTE Information Technology Field Trip (Virtual)
March 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student field trip to observe IoT (Internet of Things) and automation in action
Students observe authentic industry practices
Students learn about modern information technology infrastructure
STEM 2P: Organize and/or Chaperone STEM Field Trip
Students enhancing media production skills while exposed to regional, relevant, authentic career and educational organizations
MAC and CTE Interactive Media Pathway students
April 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student field trip to document Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership meeting
Students discover broader understanding of professional academic world beyond high school
Students learn about advanced media presentation tools and techniques
STEM 2P: Organize and/or Chaperone STEM Field Trip
Students experience world-class cutting edge media production equipment and facilities locally in Columbus Ohio
MAC Field Trip
May 2022
Connection to STEM Teaching & Learning Practices
Student field trip observe authentic career opportunities
Students understand business models of media production
Students learn about advanced media presentation tools and techniques