Events in March 2021
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02/28/2021 | 03/01/2021 | 03/02/2021 | 03/03/2021 | 03/04/2021 | 03/05/2021 | 03/06/2021 |
03/07/2021 | 03/08/2021 | 03/09/2021 | 03/10/2021 | 03/11/2021 | 03/12/2021(1 event) | 03/13/2021 |
03/14/2021 | 03/15/2021 | 03/16/2021 | 03/17/2021(2 events)3:00 pm: Computer Science Professional Learning (K-8) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ZOOM none Expand computer science in your classroom and in your school! This virtual course will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences that will support K-8 educators in a learn, plan and implement, and reflection phase. Participants will grow their computer science teaching capacity and learn how to integrate computer science into their own curriculum. While it is not required, it is recommended that schools engage with a team of 2+ educators to allow for collaboration throughout the professional learning. Throughout this learning commitment, participants will engage as the learner, teacher, and CS champion. You will have the choice of three days for the Learning Kickoff session, the choice of two days for the Plan and Implement session and everyone comes together for the reflection/celebration final session. REGISTRATION CLOSES: May 12, 2021 ACT 48: 48 credits LOCATION: Zoom | 03/18/2021 | 03/19/2021 | 03/20/2021 |
03/21/2021 | 03/22/2021 | 03/23/2021(2 events)8:30 am: Engineering by Design 8:30 am - 11:30 am ZOOM none Engineering by Design (EbD) is built on the belief that the ingenuity of children is untapped, unrealized potential that, when properly motivated, will lead to the next generation of technologists, innovators, designers, and engineers. Join this virtual training to learn how to integrate a curriculum in your content area to have your students learning concepts and principles in an authentic problem-/project-based environment. This curriculum uses all four STEM content areas, as well as English Language Arts, to help students understand the complexities of tomorrow. ACT 48: 3 Credits 12:30 pm: EiE: Elementary is Engineering (Wee Engineer & Kindergarten) 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ZOOM none EiE curriculum creates generations of problem solvers through STEM learning experiences that surprise, delight, and inspire lifelong learners. The programs encourage all children to envision themselves as engineers. This training is targeted for PreK-K educators and will focus on the units within this curriculum and how they can be integrated into your already taught curriculum. Registration Deadline: March 19, 2021 ACT 48: 3 credits | 03/24/2021 | 03/25/2021(1 event)9:00 am: Innovation & Technology Collaborative SYE 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm With the commitment of the state funds to promote the growth of equitable STEM opportunities for all students, we are again able to offer participation in ITC at no cost to districts. The Innovation & Technology Collaborative (ITC) is a network of educators and administrators interested in implementing 21st Century approaches to transform teaching and learning. New this year is a field trip to Delta School in State College! Sign in begins at 8:30 AM ACT 48: 4.5 hours | 03/26/2021 | 03/27/2021 |
03/28/2021 | 03/29/2021 | 03/30/2021(1 event) | 03/31/2021(2 events)8:30 am: CS First: Subject Integration 8:30 am - 11:30 am ZOOM none In this hands-on professional development workshop, educators will take a deep dive into CS First, Google’s free ready-to-teach introductory computer science (CS) curriculum. As part of the Code with Google initiative, participants will find an entire curriculum along with all the necessary lesson plan resources to help teach these skills to students in grades 4-8. During the workshop, participants will: Review the CS First curriculum. Learn best practices with a CS First class from a student and teacher perspective. Create a plan of action for teaching CS First within their subject areas. Registration Deadline: 03/26/2021 ACT 48: 3 credits
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