Professional Development

This session offers activities and information that will help pre-service middle and high school teachers effectively teach evolution to their students. The session begins with four collaborative learning activities that pre-service teachers can use later in their classrooms. Following these activities, there will be an interactive presentation about evolution that pre-service teachers can also use…

This event will be led by Mr. Jason Jowers, the Head of School at Global Scholars Academy in Durham, NC. Mr. Jowers will talk about public, charter schools in NC and about Global Scholars Academy. Then, he will share an exciting mentoring opportunity for Fall 2018 with the children of his school! Date: Wednesday, April…

This event will be led by Mr. Jason Jowers, the Head of School at Global Scholars Academy in Durham, NC. Mr. Jowers will talk about public, charter schools in NC and about Global Scholars Academy. Then, he will share an exciting mentoring opportunity for Fall 2018 with the children of his school! Date: Wednesday, April…

With starting your first class, open house, meet the teacher upon us it is time to think about how your classroom looks like. That first impression really sets the tone for the rest of the school year. In this workshop we will look at: First impressions of classrooms What to do with the walls in…

With starting your first class, open house, meet the teacher upon us it is time to think about how your classroom looks like. That first impression really sets the tone for the rest of the school year. In this workshop we will look at: First impressions of classrooms What to do with the walls in…

If you have already used Google Cardboard or been on an Expedition, but want some more ideas for how to get students more involved in VR projects, come explore with us. After students are introduced to VR and have been on tours, we can push for deeper learning by having them create tours and projects…

If you have already used Google Cardboard or been on an Expedition, but want some more ideas for how to get students more involved in VR projects, come explore with us. After students are introduced to VR and have been on tours, we can push for deeper learning by having them create tours and projects…