Amber Oliver Vice President, Partnerships & Operations

amber@globaloria.org

RIDE EdSurge Tech for Schools Summit

What is ?

Students master • STEM knowledge • Digital and computing literacy • Global citizenship skills • College and career readiness

K-12 blended learning platform (MOOC) with courses in STEM, Computing,

Coding and Game Design.

1. Game making through hands-on, project-based learning engages

ALL students

2. Customized digital learning platform for each school

(40-60hrs)

(60-80hrs)

Step-by-step game design, standards-aligned courses

Teaches computer science and engineering skills as students code

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Mastery of industry-standard tools

Industry-standard practices for college and career success

Collaborative Iterative Design & Engineering Process

3. Blended (online and onsite) teacher training provides

Support Every Step of the Way

So educators can lead dynamic, STEM-rich classrooms

Real-time embedded assessment and

class management tools

Engaged and motivated students

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Pre-Globaloria Post-Globaloria

Student Achievement on Applying Critical Thinking TAKS

State Standardized Test

Student achievement

Globaloria Implementation Models (minimum of 40 hours) • Required Subject Class • Subject Enrichment Class • Elective Class • Game Design Class / Tech Career • After-School or Summer Program

4. Flexible and easy to integrate into any school or after-school program

Since 2006 8 States Districts: urban, rural, suburban 8,000 students 500 educators 300 ed leaders 800,000 hours 85% School Retention

Large-Scale STEM Education Innovation

Thank you! Amber Oliver

Vice President, Partnerships & Operations amber@globaloria.org

Facebook & Twitter: @globaloria