Day 2-PLTW Minneapolis by woodallh https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv Experience PLTW-Please navigate to PLTW.org. Using the top menu and the information found on each page, please answer the following questions: en-us 2019-07-16 05:29:55 UTC 2026-02-26 17:37:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4a1.png Yes! I am one of 3 PLTW instructors in our 3 middle schools in our district. We will be meeting monthly to discuss our school year. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371309575 2019-07-16 12:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371309575 I had never heard of PLTW before I applied and started this new endeavor so I was surprised to see how many schools in MN teach it. I am excited to get into this wonderful program! https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371309862 2019-07-16 12:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371309862 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371309957 Because I teach in Minneapolis, there are many PLTW Partners that are in my surrounding area.]]> 2019-07-16 12:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371309957 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310102 The PLTW]]> 2019-07-16 12:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310102 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310104 The PLTW Course Outlines and Course Descriptions would benefit both myself and my students.]]> 2019-07-16 12:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310104 One of PLTW's big partners is 3M which is right in our twin cities area. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310165 2019-07-16 12:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310165 PLTW Case Studies https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310230 PLTW has been implemented in our school for years, so I believe once I get my footing, it would be great to delve into the case studies and see about other PLTW schools across the country!]]> 2019-07-16 12:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310230 Within my school I am the only MS PLTW teacher, but there are 2 other HS PLTW teachers. In my surrounding area, there are many middle and high schools that have PLTW courses. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310247 2019-07-16 12:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310247 The case studies will definitely inspire my students to create great things. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310342 2019-07-16 12:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310342 I think the PLTW Blogs would be a great resource to see what other teachers are doing within their PLTW courses. This would allow my students to see that PLTW is found in many schools and give me opportunities to develop new ideas for my class. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310348 2019-07-16 12:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310348 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310397 Yes! There are a ton of schools around us that I wasn't aware of! We have been able to collaborate with the other middle school in our district, but now I see that I can collaborate outside of our district too!]]> 2019-07-16 12:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310397 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310427 I did not realize that there were so many schools (11,500) and programs (14,000)that are a part of PLTW.]]> 2019-07-16 12:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310427 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310601 There are not any PLTW Partners that are close in proximity, but we would be able to utilize technology to connect and contact with any of the partners!]]> 2019-07-16 12:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310601 There is a school about 10 miles south of my district that does PLTW. I was able to meet that teacher at the Launch training and I will continue to collaborate with them! https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310630 2019-07-16 12:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310630 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310800 I thought it was super interesting that there have actually been scientific studies to prove that PLTW is a benefit to learners in numerous ways to help them succeed in a non-traditional setting.]]> 2019-07-16 12:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310800 My district has a connection with 3M and they have been willing to give grants to STEM related projects and classes in my area. I can definitely use them as a resource! https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310921 2019-07-16 12:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371310921 I taught PLTW in another district so I would collaborate with them about things they are doing now and what I learned at the new training. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311012 2019-07-16 13:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311012 The case studies would really benefit the students because it gives them some real life scenarios that they can visualize. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311022 2019-07-16 13:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311022 stacy_lopez https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311036 I have not connected with any Gateway PLTW teachers. I have connected with are the high school instructors. ]]> 2019-07-16 13:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311036 I did not realize that PLTW is nonprofit organization. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311059 2019-07-16 13:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311059 I am at the only middle school in our town and the only PLTW teacher. The high school does PLTW but at a different rate. We could try to collaborate with the next town but they have 3 middle schools and already work with each other. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311080 2019-07-16 13:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311080 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311153 I will be one of three PLTW teachers in my building and we have 8 in our district. There will be two other middle schools in our district that me and my students could collaborate with. Also we are connected to another town and their middle school teachers will be doing PLTW as well. Those teachers are here at training with me. ]]> 2019-07-16 13:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311153 Yes, GM is a plant that is located very close to the town where I work. They would be great to work with if the students decide they would like to compete in Vex or some other opportunity. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311197 2019-07-16 13:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311197 The blog would be great to use. Talking to other teachers with their experiences would be very helpful. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311225 2019-07-16 13:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311225 stacy_lopez https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311379 I think that connecting with other PLTW teachers here will benefit me because I would have the opportunity to ask questions when I need to. ]]> 2019-07-16 13:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311379 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311435 John Deere is very big in our area and are great at working with the schools to provide STEM curriculum. I will definitely be in contact with them.]]> 2019-07-16 13:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311435 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311587 As a new teacher I will be looking through the implementation guide to get started this year with my two new PLTW programs.]]> 2019-07-16 13:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311587 I am surprised at how many schools use PLTW and yet there are so many people that do not know what it is or are skeptical at how well it benefits the students. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311600 2019-07-16 13:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311600 P https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311635 2019-07-16 13:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311635 PLTW Case Studies https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311636 I always find it helpful to visit with other teachers about what works best for them and their classroom. Collaborating with other teachers and schools about ideas they've implemented can be a great resource.]]> 2019-07-16 13:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311636 3M is a sponsor for our robotics program so I am hopeful they could fund some PLTW https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311731 2019-07-16 13:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311731 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311738 In our area we have many grant opportunities, from corporate grants to donors choose.]]> 2019-07-16 13:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311738 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311740 I love the fact that PLTW is all over the nation! I had never heard of PLTW before this training and I am very impressed with its far reach and how that it is accessible when teachers are working, which let's face it, is all the time.]]> 2019-07-16 13:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311740 A https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311886 2019-07-16 13:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311886 AP + PLTW connection https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311889 2019-07-16 13:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311889 I like how the mission statement is: empowering students to thrive in an evolving world. I like the use of the word "thrive", not just become proficient, or meet the standards, but to thrive. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311917 2019-07-16 13:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311917 The case studies look like they could be used for teachable moments. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311936 2019-07-16 13:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311936 people still give me a ? https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311946 When I tell parents we meet up with around the playground what I teach they have no clue what PLTW is, and then I nerd out on them and they look at me like I am crazy!

]]> 2019-07-16 13:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311946 I would like to see the standards alignment documents. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311963 2019-07-16 13:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371311963 I believe that two of three major school districts in our area use PLTW as part of their curriculum https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312030 2019-07-16 13:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312030 Chevron stacy_lopez https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312039 2019-07-16 13:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312039 There are schools in my area that students hope to go to. Our school culture needs a bit of work. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312051 2019-07-16 13:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312051 3M is the best in the area. They have send employees to our building in the past to talk with the students about what their job is and how they got there. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312129 2019-07-16 13:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312129 By looking at the map I have multiple choices to do some connecting on all four sides of my district. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312176 2019-07-16 13:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312176 3M is a partner that is close to our school. We also have MakerBot printers in our building https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312276 2019-07-16 13:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312276 PLTW Case Studies https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312287 These case studies would be a great reference for students or parents to help create buy-in for the program initially or provide immediate stories if you are looking to request funding for the program. ]]> 2019-07-16 13:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312287 Yes, several. Some in my district. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312291 2019-07-16 13:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312291 65,500+ trained teachers!! https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312305 2019-07-16 13:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312305 PLTW school locator https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312465 There are schools all over my area to collaborate with. Nearly every school in the Tulsa area uses PLTW.

]]> 2019-07-16 13:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312465 Case Studies https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312502 The case studies will be a tool that I use as I dive into PLTW.]]> 2019-07-16 13:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312502 There are many PLTW partners in the Minneapolis area. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312519 2019-07-16 13:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312519 PLTW: our partners https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312640 Yes. One of our big state colleges OSU is a partner.]]> 2019-07-16 13:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312640 Yes, there are some close by, our school is not on the map yet... https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312662 2019-07-16 13:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312662 I was surprised with how many schools have PLTW programs. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312680 2019-07-16 13:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312680 I was surprised by the number of teachers trained and that PLTW was a non profit. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312712 2019-07-16 13:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312712 School Locator https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312876 There are many schools in the Minneapolis area that use PLTW. One school in particular is a high school that my school feeds into so there could be some positive collaboration there. 

]]> 2019-07-16 13:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371312876 The experiences that students have had and document would be a great resource for my students to read. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313234 2019-07-16 13:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313234 PLTW: about us https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313254 I had no idea PLTW was used in all 50 states.

]]> 2019-07-16 13:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313254 Our Partners: https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313320 I am impressed by the number of partners that are located in the Minneapolis including 3M where I have a family connection as well. ]]> 2019-07-16 13:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313320 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313440 Help desk.]]> 2019-07-16 13:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313440 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313480 Our district is trying to implement this ]]> 2019-07-16 13:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313480 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313483 Our district is trying to implement this in middle school and high school. It will be interesting to see how this competes with other initiatives for support and funding.]]> 2019-07-16 13:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313483 https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313606 How widespread and the depth of PLTW (nationwide and k-12)]]> 2019-07-16 13:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313606 k_munneke https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313654 Students could use these resources to be inspired and excited about taking a PLTW class.]]> 2019-07-16 13:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313654 Non-Profit huh... https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313656 2019-07-16 13:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313656 k_munneke https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313713 My master teacher from last year is a fairly short drive from my school. The neighboring school district also uses PLTW.]]> 2019-07-16 13:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313713 stacy_lopez https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313811 I did not know that PLTW was a non profit organization]]> 2019-07-16 13:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313811 k_munneke https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313898 I am currently getting a masters in Technology Education. Several of my profes]]> 2019-07-16 13:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313898 There are no Iowa partners but the closest to me would be the University of Nebraska. https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313902 2019-07-16 13:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313902 k_munneke https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313909 I am currently getting a masters in Technology Education. Several of my profess]]> 2019-07-16 13:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313909 k_munneke https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313910 I am currently getting a masters in Technology Education. Several of my professors I have had so far are master teachers for PLTW.]]> 2019-07-16 13:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313910 About Us https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313956 I'm so impressed by the professional development provided by PLTW. I think this directly correlates to the success of the program. ]]> 2019-07-16 13:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313956 I love the fact the PLTW is a nonprofit organization. k_munneke https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313965 2019-07-16 13:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371313965 Teaching in an economically deprived area with a large portion qualifying for free and reduced lunches finding grants and funding for my program intrigues me! https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371314322 2019-07-16 13:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/woodallh/e2vj8ugte0sv/wish/371314322