The sixteen member program is managed by Battelle Education.
Middlefield, OH – Two Cardinal High School teachers are in the midst of a year-long training program learning about technologies for use in their classrooms in the Trailblazer Teachers program, managed by Battelle Education and supported by Ohio’s Straight A Fund.
Last fall, Math teacher Dan Chenoweth and Social Studies teacher Brian George were two of sixteen teachers selected for the program from a pool of more than 100 applications on the basis of a recommendation from a local school administrator and their use of technology. The program consists of two parts. A four-part training curriculum provides educators with the effective strategies and tools for teaching in a modern classroom. The 16 teachers also collaborate with each other throughout the year to share ideas and practices. In May 2016, each teacher published a set of resources for other schools to use and again presented their information at the Connect for Success conference June 13-14, 2016 in Columbus.
Additionally, the training focuses on ways to incorporate digital resources into the classroom. For example, teachers use an online quiz to learn what students know and then personalize teaching to cover each student’s needs. One major focus has been a method known as blended learning, in which students learn through a combination of in-person and online teaching.
“Dan and I were selected to take part in this program with the goal in mind of creating blended learning courses to demonstrate to other teachers how they can incorporate these techniques into their classes,” says George. “Over the course of three trainings we learned from Dr. Lisa Hervey of NC State and also Greg Garner how to flip and blend lessons to incorporate technology. This has been a great experience and we are really honored to take part in the program.”
About Battelle
Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. For more information, visit www.battelle.org.
About Battelle
Education Battelle Education is a nonprofit subsidiary of Battelle dedicated innovation in education. Battelle Education brings the same pragmatic, problem-solving approach to education that Battelle brings to the wide world of science and technology challenges. Battelle Education manages a range of successful projects including the Ohio STEM Learning Network, Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and the national STEMx network.
Photo Caption (Chenoweth computer): Cardinal High School Math teacher Dan Chenoweth gives a presentation on where Ohio educators can find textbooks for free online. Chenoweth is a member of the statewide Trailblazer Teacher program managed by Battelle Education
Featured image photo Caption (George present): Cardinal High School Social Studies teacher Brian George gives a presentation to fellow educators at the recent Connect for Success conference in Columbus, Ohio. George is a member of the statewide Trailblazer Teacher program managed by Battelle Education.
