UPCOMING TEACHER PD
ABC CREATE@Armstrong Hummingbird with Micro:bit Training
Location: Armstrong School District, Building TBD
Date and Time: Monday, October 8, 2018 Full Day
Overview: For both NEW and EXPERIENCED users of Hummingbird Robotics kits. Come explore use of Hummingbirds with the new to us micro:bit.
ABC CREATE@Armstrong Hummingbird with Micro:bit Training
Location: Armstrong School District, Building TBD
Date and Time: Monday, October 8, 2018 Full Day
Overview: For both NEW and EXPERIENCED users of Hummingbird Robotics kits. Come explore use of Hummingbirds with the new to us micro:bit.
Building Compassionate Learning Communities
Location: Mt. Lebanon High School, 155 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA
Date and Time: October 8, 2018 8 AM - 4 PM
Overview: Bringing educators together with the best teachers, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of social emotional learning (SEL) and contemplative practices - mindfulness, resilience, and the science of human flourishing to build, grow, and support compassionate and resilient learning communities at the inaugural conference of Building Compassionate Learning Communities (BCLC).
Location: Mt. Lebanon High School, 155 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA
Date and Time: October 8, 2018 8 AM - 4 PM
Overview: Bringing educators together with the best teachers, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of social emotional learning (SEL) and contemplative practices - mindfulness, resilience, and the science of human flourishing to build, grow, and support compassionate and resilient learning communities at the inaugural conference of Building Compassionate Learning Communities (BCLC).
An Introduction to the Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kit
Location: TransformED West
223 Clever Road
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: TransformED West
223 Clever Road
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Data Visualization and Inquiry: Exploring CREATE Lab’s EarthTime
Location: TransformED West
223 Clever Road
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Date and Time: Friday, November 2, 2018 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: TransformED West
223 Clever Road
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Date and Time: Friday, November 2, 2018 8:30 am - 11:30 am
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
Research Opportunity at CREATE Lab for K-5 teachers with Flutter
The CREATE Lab, part of the Robotics Institute at CMU, is conducting a research study of our educational technology called Flutter. We are exploring how hands-on technology projects can be used to support math curriculum in K-5 classrooms. We are seeking research volunteers to take part in four focus group meetings. Participants will brainstorm and provide feedback on curriculum and app designs.
To be eligible to volunteer for the research study you must:
Participants are compensated. Contact: Lauren Zito
Research Opportunity at CREATE Lab for K-5 teachers with Flutter
The CREATE Lab, part of the Robotics Institute at CMU, is conducting a research study of our educational technology called Flutter. We are exploring how hands-on technology projects can be used to support math curriculum in K-5 classrooms. We are seeking research volunteers to take part in four focus group meetings. Participants will brainstorm and provide feedback on curriculum and app designs.
To be eligible to volunteer for the research study you must:
- Teach Kindergarten – 5th grade, including teaching math
- Be available to attend the four focus group meetings at Carnegie Mellon University.
- Meetings are scheduled for
- Meeting 1, one session available: Sept 25, 4-8pm
- Meeting 2, two sessions available: Oct 16 or Oct 19, 4-7pm
- Meeting 3, two sessions available: Oct 30 or Nov 2, 4-7pm
- Meeting 4, two sessions available: Dec 11, 3-5pm or 5-7pm
- Meetings are scheduled for
Participants are compensated. Contact: Lauren Zito
TEACHER EXTERNSHIPS/PBL
ASSET's Project-based Learning through
Teacher Externships program
Dates:
OCTOBER 23-24 and NOVEMBER 28, 2018
DECEMBER 4-5, 2018 and JANUARY 23, 2019
Through this innovative program, educators engage in professional development exploring Project-based Learning (PBL) and participate in an externship at a STEM-related business where they observe, first-hand:
ASSET's Project-based Learning through
Teacher Externships program
Dates:
OCTOBER 23-24 and NOVEMBER 28, 2018
DECEMBER 4-5, 2018 and JANUARY 23, 2019
Through this innovative program, educators engage in professional development exploring Project-based Learning (PBL) and participate in an externship at a STEM-related business where they observe, first-hand:
- the challenges their students must be equipped to address in future careers
- the knowledge and skills required to tackle these challenges
- opportunities to bridge classroom learning with the real world
STUDENT CHALLENGE
Join Matt's Maker Challenge
Timeframe: September 1st - October 5th, 2018
Overview: This fall, challenge your students to an exciting contest where they will make a unique contraption that completes a simple task using everyday items, teamwork, humor and their imaginations. Held in conjunction with the world premier of Rube Goldberg™, The World of Hilarious Invention! Exhibit at the Children's Museum. Nine classes (3 for each grade category, K-1,2-3,4-5) will receive $2,000 to support making in their schools PLUS an invitation for each class and their families to Family Night at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on October 23, 2018, to celebrate with dinner and an award ceremony.
Join Matt's Maker Challenge
Timeframe: September 1st - October 5th, 2018
Overview: This fall, challenge your students to an exciting contest where they will make a unique contraption that completes a simple task using everyday items, teamwork, humor and their imaginations. Held in conjunction with the world premier of Rube Goldberg™, The World of Hilarious Invention! Exhibit at the Children's Museum. Nine classes (3 for each grade category, K-1,2-3,4-5) will receive $2,000 to support making in their schools PLUS an invitation for each class and their families to Family Night at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on October 23, 2018, to celebrate with dinner and an award ceremony.
AWARD FOR WOMEN IN TECH - APPLY NOW
NCWIT's: Aspirations in Computing
Calling all 9th-12th grade and college women, as well as the educators who support them! Apply today for the opportunity to receive prizes and recognition for all that you do (or want to do) in computing. And, help us spread the word.
NCWIT's: Aspirations in Computing
Calling all 9th-12th grade and college women, as well as the educators who support them! Apply today for the opportunity to receive prizes and recognition for all that you do (or want to do) in computing. And, help us spread the word.
