Using Short Film to Enhance STEM Instruction-Online
When: Synchronous Course Meetings on Tuesdays February 7th & 14th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Instructor: Catherine Masrour Audience: Educators
During this workshop, teachers will learn how to use short film to enhance instruction. Instead of introducing students to topics in STEM through traditional resources like textbooks and scholarly articles filled with jargon, this course will cover how using short films and documentaries can engage students with information. Connecting students to the human or ethical impact of a topic in STEM is one way to ensure meaningful learning. This program will show several short films and documentary clips and model how they could be used in the classroom to enhance instruction. In addition, teachers will learn how to locate short films and documentaries to use in their classrooms.
Please note: District approval is needed for in-service credit. (3 CTLE Hours)
STEAM Power Book Study: Infusing Art into Your STEM Curriculum-Online
When: Synchronous Course Meetings on Thursdays March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th from 4:00-7:00 pm
Instructor: Timothy Needles, Author
Audience: All Educators
This in-depth online book study will explore fun, creative, project-based STEAM projects and concepts featured in the new book STEAM Power from ISTE along with the author, educator Tim Needles. A range of emerging and class technologies that teach the fundamentals and are cost effective will be covered. Educators that attend this presentation will leave knowing the 18 great STEAM projects that are elastic and appropriate for any classroom.
We will cover the book's 3 parts beginning with incorporating the STEAM principles, engaging with STEAM projects, and elevating the learning to the next-level by adding elements such as collaboration, community and global learning. Participants will receive a free electronic version of the book. Paper copies are also available to borrow from MESTRACT.
Please note: District approval is required for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)