Globaloria Presentation at EdSurge Tech 4 Schools Summit in Rhode Island. (October 2013)

1. Amber Oliver
Vice President, Partnerships & Operations
amber@globaloria.org
RIDE EdSurge Tech for Schools Summit

2. 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.

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

4. 2. Customized digital learning
platform for each school

5. (40-60hrs)
(60-80hrs)
Step-by-step game design,
standards-aligned courses

6. Teaches computer science and
engineering skills as students code

7. 7
Mastery of
industry-standard tools

8. Industry-standard practices
for college and career success
Collaborative Iterative Design &
Engineering Process

9. 3. Blended (online and onsite)
teacher training provides
Support Every Step of the Way

10. So educators can lead dynamic,
STEM-rich classrooms

11. Real-time
embedded assessment and
class management tools

12. Engaged and
motivated students

13. 68.93
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Pre-Globaloria Post-Globaloria
Student Achievement on
Applying Critical Thinking TAKS
State Standardized Test
Student achievement

14. 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

15. 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

16. Thank you!
Amber Oliver
Vice President, Partnerships & Operations
amber@globaloria.org
Facebook & Twitter: @globaloria