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. 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). 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 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 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 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:
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. 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. Comments are closed.
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