Workshop Program: Just in Time Math in the STEM Classroom

May 22, 2019
Grinnell College, Noyce Science Center, room 2022

Additional Resources about Just in Time Teaching approach

Agenda:

Coffee and light snacks will be available for participants arriving early

10:00 AM Introductions and welcoming remarks, first tasks, and logistics

Logistics - computer access, SERC accounts, facilities, travel stipends

  • Welcome and introductions - your institution, home discipline, typical courses
  • Workshop goals and agenda

10:15-10:30 The challenges of math preparation in teaching STEM: Equity and Inclusion - Jim Swartz, Grinnell College

May 2019 Workshop Introduction.pptx (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 382kB May21 19)

10:30-11:15 The Just in Time approach: what it is and evidence of effectiveness - Cailin Huyck Orr
Just in time explanation from the Starting Point project

Video example of using JITT in a classroom (external link, requires Adobe Flash)

 

11:15-11:40 Brainstorming session: (sit by discipline) What are your most important math barriers? Organize groups for work later in the day.-

11:40-12:00 What we learned from IINSPIRE in the February workshops

12:00-1:15 Working lunch (provided)

Small group discussion about possible JiT interventions

  • What format would you most likely use?
    • Before class homework
    • In-class short exercises
    • Follow up exercises after a classroom exercise for those who need further instruction

Step by Step instructions for using JiT
Example JiT exercises from a geology project

1:15 -1:45 Sort into pairs by JiT topic

1:45-3:00 Small group working sessions - collective work on specific projects

  • Use workspace page to develop JiT modules
 
Light snacks will be available for participants

3:00-3:15 Pairs trade JiT and provide feedback to other groups. 

  • Use the discussion threads at the bottom of each workspace page to provide feedback
    • Are all the components complete?
    • Add one suggestion
    • Ask one question

3:15-3:35 Revisions and 'publishing' JiT modules to the group

3:35-3:50 Action planning and discussion of next steps

  • Using the materials in your classrooms

3:50 End of workshop survey

4:00 Adjourn

This workshop is sponsored by the Iowa Illinois Nebraska STEM Partnership for Innovation in Research and Education (IINSPIRE) funds from NSF