Late Fall Updates

11/22/2021

ABC CREATE Micro:bit Training

Join Kelsey Derringer and Matt Chilbert of CodeJoy as they guide educators through some of the many exciting uses for micro:bits in the classroom! Time will be provided to practice using micro:bits, collaborate with colleagues and develop lesson plans.

When: Monday, December 20, 2021, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Where: In-person, Fox Chapel High School

Lunch will be provided. ACT 48 eligible. Open to educators throughout the region. Preference to ABC CREATE district partners.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ABC CREATE Annual Survey

ABC CREATE educators -- we want to hear from you! Please share your thoughts with us by responding to our ABC CREATE Annual Survey. The information you provide helps direct ABC CREATE's planning and growth to better support you, your students and your school districts.

The survey should take about 10-15 minutes
There’s a random prize of $25 gift card as an incentive for completion
Please submit the survey by December 15th
For ABC CREATE partner districts only

We wouldn't ask if we didn't really want and need your input! Thank you!

CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

PA STEM Coalition

The PA STEM Coalition is hosting an online session, Industry and the Importance of STEM, on December 16th from 8:30–9:30 AM. This session will feature our very own Sherri McCleary, Executive Director of the Digital Foundry at New Kensington as a panelist.

Register to join the PA STEM Coalition to receive the link for this session and to be in the loop for other statewide STEM info and events.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN AND RECEIVE SESSION LINK

ABC CREATE Fall Convenings 2021

It's not too late to register for one (or both!) of our ABC CREATE Fall Convening 2021 sessions!

Elementary: Computer Science & Coding
When: Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 8 AM-3 PM
Where: In-person @Penn State New Kensington

Middle + High School: Future Ready Skills with Real World Connections
When: Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 8 AM-3 PM
Where: In-person @Penn State New Kensington

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

ABC CREATE Video Collections

ABC CREATE has created a collection of video playlists that are available for you to view. Watch your favorite Show & Tell's from our ABC CREATE STEAM Showcase 2021 or hear about the paradigm shifts in education from our Teachers' Summer STEAM Retreat 2021! Search for videos by playlist topics or browse the whole collection! Click HERE to view playlists!

BirdBrain Technologies is Hiring!

Do you know someone who would like to join the BirdBrain team?

BirdBrain Technologies is looking for a Product Coach who excels at helping people solve problems, is a creative & empathetic communicator, & is committed to supporting educators to inspire deep and joyful learning in all students.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE

TRETC 2022: Making Connections

The Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC) is fast approaching! This year’s conference is focused on the theme of Making Connections and will take place on January 16th & 17th. With most educators and administrators having a day of professional development on this day, spend it at TRETC!

For more event details, to register, to present, or to nominate visit HERE.

January 16 | 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tacos and Tech – Join us for networking and fun at TechWorks down at the Waterfront as we explore educational technology from spot the robotic dogs and 3D Printers to the Doosan Robotic Arm and Glowfordge Laser Cutter. Don’t miss out on the evening keynote with MOONSHOT and ASTROBOTICS.

January 17 | Penn State, Greater Allegheny 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Full day of sessions, networking and learning that ends with our second annual Innovation in Education Awards. Highlights of this day include:

Keynote Speaker: Dewayne McClary, Digital Promise
League of Innovative Schools: Superintendent Roundtable
Authors of Innovation Roundtable
Birds of a Feather Discussion
the choice of dynamic professional development sessions
a track and forum dedicated to Chief Technology Officers and Chief Information Officers
Innovative EDTECH Lightning Round
Earn ACT 48 credits

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

LAUNCH - Leadership in STEM

Do you know young women considering a future career in STEM? Register for LAUNCH!

Please circulate this leadership in STEM program with 10th and 11th grade girls, kicking off with a retreat at Duquesne University in October. These ladies will be well on their way, taking off with LAUNCH and meeting incredible, accomplished women working in our region’s leading STEM companies at the Center of Entrepreneurship, Professional Selling and Supply Chain Management space in Rockwell Hall. This is an opportunity not to be missed and seats are filling up!