Kentucky Department of Education

More on Project Based Learning:
http://www.edutopia.org/maine-project-learning-six-steps-planning

 

Students may apply online by the deadline for the project category. Use the rubrics to guide the performance.
If the project develops and is brought to regional showcase, there are three categories:

Community Service: projects that extend outside the classroom to help the school/community

Instructional: projects that impact classroom instruction and help in student or adult learning 

Technical Expertise: project with in-depth and specific use of hardware or software;

These examples below are projects carried out by Kentucky STLP schools.
No grade level has been assigned, due to the multi-grade nature of project-based learning and STLP.

 

Assist non-profit agencies in technology needs
Host open houses with tech demonstrations
Train parents, senior citizens how to use hardware, software and the Internet
Publish newsletters, business cards, brochures, web page for local businesses
Collaborate with another school, district, state, or global partner
Produce school newsletters, posters, banners, and brochures, school web pages
Collaborate with others to solve a problem
Collaborate with another school, district, state, or global partner (ThinkQuest, iEarn, ITTalking)

Offer technology classes for students, teachers, and the community
Form buddy partners with lower grades, peers, and staff
Write, produce, and edit news shows, digital yearbooks, story books 
Help instruct in a content area

Create materials that help instruct in content areas

Support highly specialized topics in one STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) topics
Offer technical support as a help desk service
Make patch cables, salvage parts from inoperable computers check and clean computers
Work with the school and district technology departments to support technology in schools or district
Seek industry standard technology certifications
Utilize technical skills with software and hardware for a purpose to support school, district or community group
Learn new software well to teach others
Deploy software upgrades or install new software
Troubleshoot video production issues
Test and hook up new hardware
Work for the school or district technology office after school or during breaks

 

SEVEN STEPS IN PROJECT PLANNING
At one of the meetings with the students, the coordinator can lead the discussion on how to plan a project. If a school’s STLP has more than one project, this form may help the coordinator plan the projects and manage how to work with one student leader of each project. Schools may have many projects, but up to five may apply for Fall Showcase this year.
 

Step One
Brainstorm ideas for projects that would impact the school or community.
As a team, determine which projects your school would like to focus upon this year.

Step Two
Do you have any research or data, need or interest by students to support the project?
Step Three
Select one project a small group (team) wishes to implement.
Consider the following questions:
Is the project a returning project?
How will the project impact others?
Does the project accomplish STLP goal(s)?
Does the project help?

                Teachers gain Technology Standards?
                Students gain technology skills?
                Community persons gain technology skills?
                Persons increase learning with the help of technology?

Is the project carried out over time?
Will the students hold interest in the project after the initial stages?
How does the project reach out to people or the community?
Is the project highly technical and stress STEM[1], instructional or community service based?
Does your group believe they can succeed in accomplishing the project?

Step Four
Talk about the project:
Has the school done this project before? Is there new work the new students can do to improve the returning project?
What type of project is it? (Community Service, Instructional, or Technical Expertise)
When to do the project? What has to be done? Who is responsible?
What resources are needed? (Materials and people)
How will you determine feedback and outcomes?
How will you collect the information to show impact?

Step Five
STLP is open to all students.
To ensure a stronger team, the make-up of the team members can be diverse in talent.
A team could include: a student that is beginning to learn technology, one who likes to talk about the project, one with technical skills, and one which could teach others about the project.
This can make a well-rounded team.
Check with students about sports, AP Testing, other club trips that may affect the student being involved in the project at fall showcase and at State Championship.
Step Six
Have someone record who and what are being done in order to complete the project and document the progress.

Step Seven
Does the project warrant going to fall showcase in the project category to compete? Register project online.

 

Bryan Station High School, Fayette County,  Multilanguage Office
Millbrooke Elementary School, Christian County, Energy
Todd County Middle School, Todd County, Digital Citizenship Education

Alvaton Elementary School, Warren County,  Alvaton App Squad
Hager Elementary School, Ashland Independent, 21st Century Family Fitness
Maurice Bowling Middle School, Owen County, One Dream, One Hope, One Fight
Maurice Bowling Middle School,  Owen County, Go Green to Save Green
Oakview Elementary School, Ashland Independent, Tailgate with the Tomcat
South Floyd High School, Floyd County,  High Energy iHigh
South Warren Middle School, Warren County,  SWMS Media Show

Allen County Primary Center, Allen County, The DREAM Team - Rules are Cool!
Ballard Memorial High School, Ballard County,  Bomber Lip Dubs
Bourbon County High School, Bourbon County, Exponential Podcasting
Brandeis Elementary School, Jefferson County, The Power of Podcasting
Brandeis Elementary School, Jefferson County, Read Me in 3D
Brandenburg Primary School, Meade County,  Operation Gratitude
Briarwood Elementary School, Warren County,  Soaring through Briarwood
Buckhorn School, Perry County, The SKY's the Limit
Carroll County Middle School, Carroll County, Electronic Field Trip
Caverna Elementary School, Caverna Independent,  Recipe for Good Reading
Christian County Middle School,Christian County, Community Garden
Clays Mill Elementary School, Fayette County, Movin’ and Grovin’
Collins Lane Elementary School,Franklin County, Take on Exercise
Crittenden County Middle School,Crittenden County, The CCMS Electric Company
Deer Park Elementary School, Daviess County, Cafeteria Rules
Dennis C Wooton Elementary School, Perry County,  Fun Friday Games
Drakes Creek Middle School,Warren County,  R.A.C.E. (Race and Conserve Energy)
Elizabethtown High School,Elizabethtown Independent, Panther Productions
Fairview High School,Fairview Independent, Dataseam/Brown Cancer Center: Partners
Fairview High School,  Fairview Independent, The Greater Ashland Beacon: A Partnership
Flaherty Primary School, Meade County, 21st Century Tools In the Classroom
Foster Traditional Academy, Jefferson County, Techies in Training
Glasgow Middle School, Glasgow Independent, A & H Jewelry
Grant County High School,  Grant County, Operation Take Charge
Henry County Middle School,  Henry County,  Window Live Tools- What are they?
Hopkinsville Middle School, Christian County,  HMS PAWS Zone
James E Bazzell Middle School, Allen County, Impossible to Animate?  Don't Think So!
John Hardin High School, Hardin County, Learning Outside the Walls
Julius Marks Elementary School,  Fayette County, Media Mania
Magoffin County High School, Magoffin County, Helping Foreign Exchange Students
Mason County High School, Mason County,  MCTV News
Maurice Bowling Middle School, Owen County, Don't Just Witness~ Improve your Fitness
Maxwell Elementary School, Fayette County, Que Pasa en Maxwell?
Metcalfe County High School,  Metcalfe County, Metcalfe County Veterans
Millard School, Pike County,  Don't Horse Around...Giddy on Up and Recycle
Monroe County Middle Schoo, Monroe County, Germbusters
Monroe County Middle School, Monroe County,  Live with MSB
North Jackson Elementary School, Barren County,  Project Ecosystem
North Jackson Elementary School,  Barren County, Spectacular Spelling Sentences
Northern Elementary School,  Pulaski County, Maroon Mart School Store
Northern Middle School,  Pulaski County, A Taste of Northern
Oakview Elementary School, Ashland Independen, Oakview Printing Services
Owsley County High School, Owsley County, WOWL
Page School Center, Bell County,  Page Reads
Pembroke Elementary School, Christian County, Cook'n with STLP
Powell County High School, Powell County, The Pirates Cove
Powell County Middle School, Powell County, PirateCasting
Pulaski Elementary School, Pulaski County, Hey, That's Not Nice!
Red Cross Elementary School, Barren County, Playing It Safe
Todd County Central High School, Todd County, Rebels Speak
Tompkinsville Elementary School, Monroe County, Getting Fit

ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) http://www.iste.org/
These schools represented STLP at ISTE and NECC from 2006-2011.
All were named Best in State during State Championship.

ISTE 2011, Philadelphia, PA
Millbrooke Elementary, Christian County
Todd County Middle School, Todd County
Bryan Station High School, Fayette County

ISTE 2010, Denver, CO
Pembroke Elementary, Christian County
Bowling Middle School, Owen County
Buckhorn High School, Perry County

NECC 2009, Washington, DC
Western Elementary, Scott County
Two Rivers Middle School, Covington Independent
Elizabethtown High School, Elizabethtown Independent

NECC 2008, San Antonio, TX
Pulaski County Elementary, Pulaski County
Crittenden County Middle School, Crittenden County
South Floyd High School, Floyd County

NECC 2007, Atlanta, GA
Kathryn Winn Elementary School, Carroll County
Metcalfe County Schools, Metcalfe County
Elizabethtown High School, Elizabethtown Independent

NECC 2006, San Diego, CA
Mt. Sterling Elementary School, Montgomery County
Carr Creek Elementary School, Knott County
Apollo High School, Daviess County

STLP IS PRODUCTS
AT WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
STLP students regularly create professional products for the classroom, school and community.
Products must be entirely original and created by the student.
Some products are a result of an authentic task and have strong purpose and audience.
Some products are produced for showcase projects.
Products may be created after school or at home, with the teacher and parent verifying the original work.
Individuals produce most products. A team may produce video.
Local teachers and community persons may be able to help guide the student in learning about products.
KET field consultants can assist schools in understanding video production and script writing, etc.

Schools decide the two best products to submit for winter judging online. The school will register products on line. The school will need to submit a certified judge. Schools post the product at a site of their choice online. Virtual judges will decide among a group of 6-10 titles. Judging will continue until there are 8 pieces to bring to state in primary, elementary, middle and high level. The rubric should guide the teacher in the process. The student should be given a copy of the rubric.
All work is digitally and originally created for judging online.
Products must be viewed online to be scored.
Schools may apply online by the deadline for these categories. Use the rubrics to guide the performance.

POSTING PRODUCTS ONLINE FOR JUDGING

Schools need to select a site of choice to post the product and information requested by the rubric.
All work needs to be original. Original means the student/team created the work.
The rubric has specific requirements. The requirements need to be listed with the title of the piece online so judges can find the information.
Use the checklists listed on each rubric.
A title must be posted for each product and the URL listed when registering online. Judges will search by the URL and title listed.

INDIVIDUAL ONLY APPLY
Art: a student creates an original digital art and posts online for judging
Geek Squad Ready: a student will generate a web page concerning a topic, interviews at State
Graphic Design: a student creates an original graphic design and posts online for judging      
Manipulated Photo: a student manipulates an original digital photo and posts online for judging
Music: student creates original digital music and posts online for judging
Original Work/Content: a student uses a tool to create original learning for an authentic purpose
Photo: a student takes an original digital photo and posts online for judging
Poster Theme: a student creates an original poster “
Storytelling: student creates an original digital story and posts online for judging
Technical Writing: student creates technical writing and posts online for judging

TEAM ONLY APPLY
Documentary: one team creates an original documentary video and posts online for judging
Feature: one team creates an original feature video and posts online for judging  
PSA: one team creates an original PSA video and posts it online for judging

STLP IS SERVICES

FALL SHOWCASE & WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Many services develop due to student skill sets developing to routinely offer assistance in a particular area. The service may result from needs in the building or district.
Some services develop from a project that mushrooms into a service the school will provide.
Some projects and products are so frequent and popular they become a service the STLP school provides to others.
Often times the service is free of charge.
Sometimes the service can develop into a service and can generate funds for the STLP school.

Students may apply online by the deadline for these categories. Use the rubrics to guide the performance.

FALL SHOWCASE
Engineers: a student presents a resume, references, and is interviewed for an IT position at KySTE, State Championship and ISTE.

WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING

Cyber Shorts Service: a student posts skills and experience online for a position to film and produce the state video
Gazette Service: a student posts a story about Fall Showcase for a Gazette position at State
Fundraiser/Entrepreneur Service: one team creates and markets a product to raise money; explains process.
Live Reporting Service: a student posts skills and experience online. Selected students report from the stage at state.
Newscast Service: one school team posts one title to be viewed as an example; posts information online on how the STLP team produces the news for the school and community.
Presenter Service: one to two students post skills, experience and a three minute video sample presentation on one topic to present at State: Video Conferencing, Software, or Hardware Use
Production Company Service: a student posts skills and experience online. Selected students are part of the state camera crew
Twitter Service: a student posts skills and experience online for the position to Tweet at State

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Help Desk Service: one team presents and markets the school/district help desk to judges at state
UL Podcasting Service: one team uploads podcasts to UL Server

 

Students demonstrate technical knowledge and know how; can problem solve technical issues in classrooms, school or district.
Students working with technical projects, maintaining networks, running help desks and offering general troubleshooting should apply.
STLP students gather technical knowledge with hands-on activities and self-study.
Experience could also come from being a member of the school or district help desk, taking technical classes, or working after school. Engineers sometimes gain vendor certifications via Career and Technical Courses offered in high schools across Kentucky.

STLP Engineers 2011-2012 (16 Students)

Senior Engineers:       
Austin Caldwell, Magoffin County High School
Nikki Gamble, Eminence High School
Russell Howard, West Jessamine County High School
Austin Newsome, Prestonsburg High School
Loan Ozarchevici, East Jessamine High School
Josh Rice, Collins High School, Shelby County
Alicia Wasson, Powell County High School  
Cody Wood, Taylor County High School

Junior Engineers:
Eight new engineers will be selected from the eight fall showcases.

2007-2011 ISTE
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) http://www.iste.org/

Students have traveled with the best STLP showcases to Atlanta, San Diego, Washington, DC, Denver and Philadelphia to support technology at the conference of thousands.

Past History with KTLC/KETC1995-2006, STLP projects, presenters and art were for teachers and administrators to view. Students worked as conference associates and created the Cyber Gazette. STLP Engineers worked behind the scenes and ran wire, set up the network and all the computer labs.

In 2007-2008, only the art was hung and engineers worked at KTLC.

Past History with National Education Computing Conference/NECC

In 2007, STLP engineers were invited to be tech support at National Education Computing Conference (NECC). NECC has since been renamed ISTE.

Former STLP senior engineers returned to guide and lead the STLP senior and junior engineers. Many former STLP students supported
Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference (KTLC) with special talks and discussions. Many attended the Tech Tank event at the state event
prior to the formation of STLP State Championship.
Scottie Beth Fleming (Allen) presented to STLP students while on break from GA Tech and on her way to NASA summer internship.