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VEX EDR for Beginners (1st and 2nd year coaches) Presenter: Ethan Hodge, VEX Coach at Russellville High School Description: This is ideal for brand new or first to second year coaches. Covering topics from managing team members to basic coding. No coding experience required. However, you will need to bring a completed clawbot (or comparable […]
HSU STEM: Everything you need to know to get started with VEX IQ curriculum and competition robotic system ***VEX IQ Robot INCLUDED*** Date: June 11-12, 2018 Time: 8:30-3:30 (lunch on your own) Grade Levels: 4-8 Location: Behind the Jane Ross House, #24 on map, The STEM Center at HSU/Reddie MakerSpace, 1049 Henderson St. To Register, click on […]
Power of Water Institute II http://ualr.edu/stemcenter/power-of-water-institute/ The UALR STEM Education Center in collaboration with Central Arkansas Water are excited to host the 2nd Annual Power of Water Institute for fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade teachers, June 11th – June 15th, 2018. The goals of the Power of Water are to increase teachers’ ability to plan effective instruction […]
Delve into the autonomous world of robotics with an overview of what makes a robot “smart” and how it senses the world around it. Learn about many types of sensors, how they work and even make a few of your own. Gain experience programming and working with the Arduino micro-controller platform. Assemble a robot, test […]
For those teachers who teach PreK-2nd grade, Dawson will be having training on June 12th at Dawson Education Cooperative in Arkadelphia, AR for the following: DSC PBSKids and ScratchJr Learning to Code Participants will explore creative coding for young children through the use of PBSKidsScratchJr by designing interactive stories, games, and animations through the use of […]
Come experience a new vision for the high school science experience! During this three-day conference, educators will engage in phenomenon-based investigations aligned to the new Biology, Physical Science, and Chemistry Integrated courses. Student-focused learning through the application of science, math and literacy skills will be highlighted. Two follow-up PD days will be offered along with […]
If anyone is looking to start a school garden, UCA is offering the Edible Schoolyard workshop for professional development this summer. The workshop will be held June 12-14 on the campus of UCA in Conway. The cost is $75 and includes 12 hours of professional development. For more information or to register online, please visit: […]
June 12-14, 2018 ASU Centennial Hall 8:30-3:30 For PreAP certification the participant must attend ALL three days. Come experience a new vision for the high school science experience! During this three-day conference, educators will engage in phenomenon-based investigations aligned to the new Biology, Physical Science, and Chemistry Integrated courses. Student-focused learning through the application of […]
Banish math anxiety and give students of all ages a clear roadmap to success Mathematical Mindsets provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers show all children, even those who are convinced that they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math. Learn how to turn research findings into practical activities […]