Stewart Middle Magnet School has been a STEM magnet school since 2000. This presentation looks at how we've utilized technology throughout the years and the way that we're moving forward. Presented at the Florida Educational Technology Conference Executive Summit.

1. Digital Implementations
From Video Conferencing to Makerspace to BYOD
Diana L. Rendina
Media Specialist
Stewart Middle Magnet
RenovatedLearning.com

2. Stewart Middle Magnet School
• STEM magnet school since 2000
• Emphasis on aerospace and aviation
• 11 computer labs, plus computers in classrooms
• Many classrooms equipped with smart projectors
• Consistently an “A” or “B” school

3. Technology in a STEM Magnet School
• Connecting students to STEM experts
• Providing students with tools to prepare them for
STEM careers
• Makerspace technology
• Connecting our students with social media
• BYOD initiative

4. Video conferencing to
connect with the world

5. Designing video games
with GameMaker

6. Learning
real-world
skills with
AutoCAD

7. Flight
Simulator

8. Moving forward
• Technology in the library
• Connecting students globally through social media
• BYOD initiative

9. Technology in our Makerspace

10. Electronic circuits

11. Coding

12. Robots & devices

13. Social Media

14. Connecting
through
Google
Hangouts

15. Starting a BYOD
initiative

16. Getting student input

17. BYOD Action Steps
• Survey students on device use
• Offer PD opportunities for teachers on bringing
devices into instruction
• Digital Citizenship lessons/contract for students
• Library as a “model classroom” to demonstrate
instructional device use

18. Contact me
• @DianaLRendina
• DianaLRendina@gmail.com
• RenovatedLearning.com

19. Makerspace Tech on Pinterest
http://tinyurl.com/makertechpi
nterest
Slides will be on
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