2017 IU8 STEM Professional Learning
Workshop Information
Registration will begin at 8:30AM.
All workshops will run from 9AM - 3PM.
Lunch is on your own.
ACT 48 Credits Available
January 11 - Bringing STEM to life with Dash and Dot
LOCATION: RICHLAND OFFICE
445 Schoolhouse Road, Room E-212, Johnstown, PA 15904
Dash and Dot, by Wonder Workshop, are exciting, hands-on learning tools for students in grades K-8. Targeted at teaching creative problem-solving and computational thinking, Dash and Dot help students learn fundamental processes relevant for all 21st century skills. In this workshop, learn how your students can use Dash and Dot to learn programming and coding skills, explore math concepts and develop design thinking skills by building extensions onto the robot using LEGO® Bricks. You will also learn about the Wonder League Robotics Competition and how your students can participate in future events.
This workshop is designed for first-time users of Dash and Dot.
Please wear comfortable clothes.
COST: $50
Participation in this training allows you to access this equipment from the STEM Lending Center for the 2016-2017 school year at no cost.
REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/iu8dashdot
January 25 -Raspberry Pi and Robots - Advanced
LOCATION: RICHLAND OFFICE
445 Schoolhouse Road, Room E-212, Johnstown, PA 15904
This full-day workshop is designed to for teachers to use the Raspberry Pi to develop STEM activities and how the Pi can be integrated into the classroom.
Workshop will review and expand upon previous topics:
● Getting started with circuits (breadboarding)
● Understanding the basics of how microcontrollers work
● Getting started with the Raspberry Pi
● Connecting the Pi to breadboard (controlling LEDs and adding components)
● Starting to code with Scratch and Node-red
● Internet of Things
● GoPiGo robots
● Programming the GoPiGo robots with Scratch
● Adding sensors to make the robot smart
This workshop is designed for participants who have already participated in the introductory workshop and have their own equipment.
COST: $50
REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/iu8rasppiadv
Participants must bring their own equipment from the previous workshop.
March 1 - littleBits
4500 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
This full-day workshop will explore using littleBits to introduce elementary and middle school students to the engineering design process. littleBits are small electrical components, including switches, sensors, motors, and lights, that snap together like Legos. Students can combine littleBits with traditional arts and crafts materials to prototype inventions of all kinds.
This workshop is designed for a first-time user of littleBits.
COST: $50
Participation in this training allows you to access this equipment from the STEM Lending Center for the 2016-2017 school year at no cost.
REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/iu8littlebits
March 2 - littleBits
445 Schoolhouse Road, Room E-212, Johnstown, PA 15904
This full-day workshop will explore using littleBits to introduce elementary and middle school students to the engineering design process. littleBits are small electrical components, including switches, sensors, motors, and lights, that snap together like Legos. Students can combine littleBits with traditional arts and crafts materials to prototype inventions of all kinds.
This workshop is designed for a first-time user of littleBits.
COST: $50
Participation in this training allows you to access this equipment from the STEM Lending Center for the 2016-2017 school year at no cost.
REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/iu8littlebits
March 21 - Sphero
LOCATION: ALTOONA OFFICE
4500 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Teachers will be working through the lessons and challenges to gain familiarity with Sphero and learn how this robot can inspire curiosity, creativity, and invention through connected play and coding.
COST: $50
Participation in this training allows you to access this equipment from the STEM Lending Center for the 2016-2017 school year at no cost.
REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/iu8sphero
March 22 - Raspberry Pi and Robots - For Beginnners
LOCATION: RICHLAND OFFICE
445 Schoolhouse Road, Room E-212, Johnstown, PA 15904
This full-day workshop is designed to show teachers how they can introduce electronics and coding to their students. Teachers will learn how to use the Raspberry Pi to develop STEM activities and how the Pi can be integrated into the classroom. In this workshop, we will cover:
• Getting started with circuits (breadboarding)
• Understanding the basics of how microcontrollers work
• Getting started with the Raspberry Pi
• Connecting the Pi to breadboard (controlling LEDs and adding components)
• Starting to code with Scratch and Node-red
• Internet of Things
• GoPiGo robots
• Programming the GoPiGo robots with Scratch
• Adding sensors to make the robot smart
This workshop is designed for a first-time user of Raspberry Pi.
COST: $50
Participation in this training allows you to access this equipment from the STEM Lending Center for the 2016-2017 school year at no cost.
REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/iu8rasppibeg
March 28 - Breakout EDU
LOCATION: ALTOONA OFFICE
4500 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Using Breakout EDU to Develop Higher Order STEM Thinking Skills
Breakout EDU is an immersive learning games platform that allows facilitators to easily create and share educational games with their students or staff. These games teach critical thinking, teamwork and complex problem solving. In this workshop, participants will experience a Breakout EDU game and then learn how to start creating them to be played and shared with staff and/or students with content aligned to their own disciplines.
No prior experience is necessary.
COST: $50
Participation in this training allows you to access this equipment from the STEM Lending Center for the 2016-2017 school year at no cost.
REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/iu8breakout
Equipment
Participants will not receive equipment for their classrooms from the training. However, participation in a workshop allows you access to that equipment from the STEM Lending Center at no cost for the 2016-2017 school year.
Registration
Contact
Email: rbuhite@iu08.org
Website: www.iu08.org
Location: 4500 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States
Phone: (814)940-0223