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Through a grant from the Verizon Foundation, ISTE will provide educators at 12 underserved schools around the country with year-long professional development to help them apply mobile technologies to support digital-age STEM learning. These schools are part of the Foundation's Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program.
Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1fWXg)
Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1fWXg)
Leveraging technology to support STEM education is a hot topic here at ISTE 2012, our 33rd annual conference taking place in beautiful San Diego. At this conference and exposition we discover how educators from around the world are using innovative technologies to help students expand their horizons.
There is a lot of buzz about the Verizon Foundation working with ISTE to help underserved schools use mobile technology to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
There is a need to further engage students using technology. Why? The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that before today's middle school students graduate from high school, the number of jobs requiring skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will more than double.
Over the past 10 years, STEM jobs grew three times faster than non-STEM jobs. STEM jobs are expected to grow by 17 percent during 2008–2018 versus 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM jobs.
We here at ISTE were thrilled the Verizon Foundation tapped us to help underserved schools use mobile technology to prepare students for careers in STEM. These schools are in the Verizon Innovative Learning School program, which works with underserved schools across the country, and our prestigious global organization dedicated to helping educators more effectively and innovatively use technology to support student learning in STEM will provide these schools with a robust year-long training program.
Justina Nixon-Saintil, director of education and technology for the Verizon Foundation said, “Our goal at the Verizon Foundation is to implement programs that have a positive impact on student achievement. ISTE’s experienced Professional Development team will provide insights into the apps and tools educators can readily use to get students engaged especially in STEM subjects.”
Our innovative professional development approach – which includes both live and virtual training -- will be based on an individual needs assessment conducted at each school.
How do you use technology to invigorate your classroom and bring a hands-on experience to your students?
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Kathy Brown
S.V.P., Public Policy Development and Corporate Responsibility
Kathy leads Verizon's global corporate responsibility initiatives and policy development. She also oversees the Verizon Foundation.
James Gowen
Chief Sustainability Officer/
V.P. of Services Operations
James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.
Rose Kirk
President, Verizon Foundation
Rose leads Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues such as education, domestic violence prevention and online safety. The Verizon Foundation is one of the 15 largest corporate foundations in America.
Jack McArtney
Director of Corporate and Community Responsibility
Jack promotes digital wellness and online safety. He works with parents, educators, service providers, application developers and industry leaders to foster responsible use of Verizon's mobile and broadband networks.
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