Events in February 2020
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01/26/2020 | 01/27/2020 | 01/28/2020 | 01/29/2020(2 events) | 01/30/2020 | 01/31/2020 | 02/01/2020 |
02/02/2020 | 02/03/2020 | 02/04/2020 | 02/05/2020(1 event)5:00 pm: STEM On The Move Open House ~ Mansfield University 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mansfield University Campus, #307 Alumni Hall Facilitator: Mansfield University Description: The Open House is a showcase of STEM on the MOVE materials for all teachers in public and private schools, and community educators. It is an opportunity for educators to view and learn about the new items purchased for the Innovation Lending Library of the BLaST IU 17 as well as resources being used in the region’s K-12 schools by STEM faculty of Mansfield University. Please come to meet the new coordinator, learn about the new grants, and get a copy of the student scholarship application. STEM giveaways at 6:00 pm. Welcome at 5:00 Prize Drawing at 6:00 Date: Wednesday, February 5 Registration Deadline: February 3 Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Location: 307 Alumni Hall – MU Campus Cost: NO cost Act 48: no | 02/06/2020(1 event)9:00 am: AT Makers Day 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office Williamsport, PA 17701 US Presenters: Erin McManamon, M. S. CCC-SLP Lauren Smith, M.S. CCC-SLP Dana Vermilya, M.S., CCC-SLP Christine Bear, M.A., CCC-SLP Description: This hands-on workshop hosted in partnership by CIU 10, BLaST IU 17, and TIU 11 Training and Consultation will introduce participants to assistive technology making skills to create usable access products. Participants will learn basic soldering to join wire segments and assemble mono and stereo components for use in a variety of assistive technology applications. Those skills will be applied to create a switch tester that can be used determine status of those switches used by an individual with physical disabilities. Each participant will have the opportunity to choose to complete two other projects including switch-adapting a stuffed, electronic toy that they bring. This workshop is targeted for assistive technology specialists, occupational therapists, regular or special education teachers, and STEAM teachers interested in expanding maker opportunities into authentic special education applications! Competencies: Participants will be able to: • Identify tools that may increase opportunities for students with physical disabilities. • Learn basic soldering skills • Complete three AT projects that can be used with students when they return to their district • Identify new ways to include students with disabilities within their classroom. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Registration starts at 8:45 AM) Registration closes: January 30, 2020 Cost: $70 | 02/07/2020 | 02/08/2020 |
02/09/2020 | 02/10/2020 | 02/11/2020 | 02/12/2020 | 02/13/2020 | 02/14/2020 | 02/15/2020 |
02/16/2020 | 02/17/2020 | 02/18/2020(2 events)9:00 am: StartSole 9:00 am - 11:30 am 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 A Self-Organized Learning Environment, or SOLE, can exist anywhere there is a computer, internet connection, and students who are ready to learn. Within a SOLE, students are given the freedom to learn collaboratively using the internet. SOLE sessions are characterized by discovery, sharing, spontaneity and limited teacher intervention. Every SOLE session activates the learners’ creativity, requires critical thinking, and refines communication skills. You will get access to free tools to implement SOLE in your classroom and find out how to earn free CEUs. Registration closes on February 14th. Sign in starts at 8:30 AM. There is no charge for this event. Lunch is NOT provided. 12:30 pm: Computer Science: UNPLUGGED 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Ready to take the dive into Computer Science? This session will give you an overview of Computer Science in our PA and explain Computer Science beyond the coding. You will leave with a toolbox of activities to do you in your classroom, no matter the content, to enhance the computer science experience for your students. Registration closes on February 14th. Sign in begins at Noon. Lunch is NOT included. There is no charge for this event.
| 02/19/2020 | 02/20/2020 | 02/21/2020(1 event)9:00 am: Computer Science Collaborative 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 Collaborate and network with Computer Science teachers and leaders from districts in the BLaST IU17 region. This collaborative will share ideas (new and old), develop course work and support one another to lead the way for Computer Science in our region. This group will focus on local and statewide Computer Science initiatives and how to instill the values of the critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity in 21st Century Learners. Registration deadline is February 17th. Sign in begins at 8:30 AM. COST: $25 Lunch is NOT included. | 02/22/2020 |
02/23/2020 | 02/24/2020 | 02/25/2020 | 02/26/2020(2 events) | 02/27/2020(1 event) | 02/28/2020 | 02/29/2020 |