Problem-solving skills are essential for success in the digital age. Research shows that explicitly teaching computational thinking in K-12 classrooms improves problem-solving skills. Computational Thinking is a set of problem-solving and thinking skills that can be applied to many disciplines, including math. In fact, you probably use many of these strategies in your classwork and…
Participants will attend one or more teacher professional development workshops at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Topics include science integration, CASE, inquiry learning, and content areas. Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Indianapolis, IN Audience: Agricultural education and related contents Instructor/contact: Dr. Travis Park Credit: 1.0
Participants will attend one or more teacher professional development workshops at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Topics include science integration, CASE, inquiry learning, and content areas. Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Indianapolis, IN Audience: Agricultural education and related contents Instructor/contact: Dr. Travis Park Credit: 1.0
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed…
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed…
Project-Based Inquiry (PBI) Global is a collaborative inquiry process in which student teams investigate a global issue related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this process, students read, write, and create across time, space, and culture. In addition to their scholarly research, students take action to make a difference in relation to their…
Project-Based Inquiry (PBI) Global is a collaborative inquiry process in which student teams investigate a global issue related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this process, students read, write, and create across time, space, and culture. In addition to their scholarly research, students take action to make a difference in relation to their…
Crafting meets computing as you build a working computer from a kit. When you’re finished, play a game on the newly built laptop! In the classroom, students in grades 3 and up can develop confidence and gain experience problem solving using these kits. Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:…
Crafting meets computing as you build a working computer from a kit. When you’re finished, play a game on the newly built laptop! In the classroom, students in grades 3 and up can develop confidence and gain experience problem solving using these kits. Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:…
“Drive” Sphero and “talk” with Dash, while problem-solving and creating. Learn how you can use a variety of robots with elementary and secondary students to empower learning across all curricular areas. Free apps and low-cost robots mean this tech is showing up in classrooms everywhere. This is your chance to play and learn! No previous…