ABC CREATE Fall Convening(s) 2021
Elementary: Computer Science & Coding
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Designed as a work session for ABC CREATE elementary teachers and administrators who want time to think, explore, and plan with the aim of enhancing and aligning coding/CS efforts within your district, your classroom, and across ABC CREATE.
8 AM - 3 PM In-person @Penn State New Kensington
Lunch will be included. ACT 48 eligible.
Open to ABC CREATE Partner Districts
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Designed as a work session for ABC CREATE elementary teachers and administrators who want time to think, explore, and plan with the aim of enhancing and aligning coding/CS efforts within your district, your classroom, and across ABC CREATE.
8 AM - 3 PM In-person @Penn State New Kensington
Lunch will be included. ACT 48 eligible.
Open to ABC CREATE Partner Districts
Featured speaker:
Tom Lauwers, founder and CEO of BirdBrain Technologies and longtime friend to ABC CREATE, will set the stage for the day with a session on CS and Robotics.
Tom Lauwers, founder and CEO of BirdBrain Technologies and longtime friend to ABC CREATE, will set the stage for the day with a session on CS and Robotics.
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Middle + High School: Future Ready Skills with Real World Connections
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Designed to immerse ABC CREATE Middle School and High School educators and administrators in the dynamic revitalization activities in the New Kensington region, this work session will update educators about current and upcoming opportunities with the Digital Foundry (and other PSNK Nextovation efforts). Educators will co-design future learning opportunities like professional development for teachers and field trips for students that will engage educators and students with industry professionals and with the technologies and processes available through the Digital Foundry. We want to be sure that future PD and field trips meet the needs of our ABC CREATE educators and students, so your input is imperative!
8 AM - 3 PM In-person @Penn State New Kensington
Lunch will be included. ACT 48 eligible.
Open to ABC CREATE Partner Districts
Featured speaker:
Sherri McCleary, Executive Director of the Digital Foundry at New Kensington and longtime friend to ABC CREATE, will provide insider access while opening the doors for shaping the future for K-12 education at the Digital Foundry.
Sherri McCleary, Executive Director of the Digital Foundry at New Kensington and longtime friend to ABC CREATE, will provide insider access while opening the doors for shaping the future for K-12 education at the Digital Foundry.
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Remake Learning Meetup
Join Remake Learning and the Entertainment Technology Center of Carnegie Mellon University for a meetup focused on transformational games. This meetup will include a Happy Hour, an exhibit of transformational games and a tour of the Entertainment Technology Center.
When: Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: This event will be held in two locations just a short walk from each other: 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 + 700 Technology Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
When: Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: This event will be held in two locations just a short walk from each other: 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 + 700 Technology Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
BirdBrain Educators' Community on Facebook
Did you know there is a BirdBrain Facebook group just for educators? Join BirdBrain Educators’ Community to collaborate, brainstorm and connect with like-minded educators working with creative robotics. Ask questions, share your experiences, spark new ideas, and showcase your favorite creations.
Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE)
Inspired Problem Solving: The Engineering Design Process with Sphero
Join Sphero Hero Nicholas Provenzano and Sphero Engineer Jeff Weincrot to hear how you can use Sphero to teach the Engineering Design Process. We'll talk about the steps engineers take to guide them in problem solving—both in the classroom and in the field—and Sphero activities that can help students build design thinking skills.
Attend live for PD credit, the chance to win a Sphero BOLT (or indi if you teach early learners), and to join other educators in the conversation!
Visit the Sphero website to learn more about this and other Sphero Sessions!
Attend live for PD credit, the chance to win a Sphero BOLT (or indi if you teach early learners), and to join other educators in the conversation!
Visit the Sphero website to learn more about this and other Sphero Sessions!
Learning for Justice Professional Development
Learning for Justice is hosting a series of virtual professional development workshops starting in December and going into early 2022. The workshops are open to current K–12 classroom teachers, administrators and counselors, and for anyone who coaches classroom teachers and administrators.
Here’s a look at the workshops we’re planning:
Here’s a look at the workshops we’re planning:
- Unpacking the Social Justice Standards — This interactive professional development will introduce participants to the Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards.
- Let’s Talk! — Using the Let’s Talk! guide, this workshop will provide participants the opportunity to learn strategies for creating supportive learning environments that encourage risk-taking.
- Speak Up at School — Become familiar with strategies that educators and students can use to interrupt bias and injustice instead of letting them go unaddressed.
- Teaching Hard History — This workshop will provide participants the opportunity to explore the Teaching Hard History framework and learn strategies for implementation.
Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Educator Award
Calling all educators (teachers, counselors, coaches, mentors, and others) who support students’ interest in tech! The AiC Educator Award identifies exemplary formal and informal educators who play a pivotal role in encouraging 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students to explore their interests in computing and technology.
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award
Calling All High School Students in Tech!
Right now is the perfect time to submit your NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) application! Applications are due on November 5th. The entire application only takes about an hour to complete and the benefits are life-changing. This award is for the entire spectrum of experiences. Whether you are just starting your tech journey or a seasoned coder, you should apply!
Registration Deadline is November 5, 2021 at 11:50 p.m. ET
Right now is the perfect time to submit your NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) application! Applications are due on November 5th. The entire application only takes about an hour to complete and the benefits are life-changing. This award is for the entire spectrum of experiences. Whether you are just starting your tech journey or a seasoned coder, you should apply!
Registration Deadline is November 5, 2021 at 11:50 p.m. ET