Educators will learn it, teach it, and take it back to the classroom.
Interact with:
• Scientists
• Technology Experts
• Engineers
• Mathematicians
You will engage in an exciting, hands-on teaching experience, and then apply what you learned in a unique, first-hand teaching environment with 3rd-6th graders. You will also be able to participate in ongoing community blogs and network with other teachers and education specialists.• Scientists
• Technology Experts
• Engineers
• Mathematicians
We are excited to offer CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credits for educators interested in interactive learning of STEM content.
This program is ideal for elementary and middle school teachers, out of school time educators, or others interested in STEM teaching.
Registration
The registration deadline is one (1) week before the scheduled educator workshop. The class/workshops can be taken as a series or individually.
Abstract
CEU credits offered
Registration is open. Virginia 4-H will pay for the first 10 participants registered for the program (a 30 dollar fee).
The registration deadline is one (1) week before the scheduled educator workshop. The class/workshops can be taken as a series or individually.
Educator Workshop
• interact with Scientists, Technology Experts, Engineers, and Mathematicians
• participate in a four (4) hour interactive hands-on training
• interact with KTU students at learning stations to deploy what you learned
• be an audience member in a topic session with kids, led by a world renowned research scientist
• learn how to incorporate fundamentals and concepts from the interactive session and training into your classrooms
Any educator who has a child enrolled in Kids' Tech University and who is attending the teacher workshop will need to arrange for a chaperone to accompany their child during the program. Children are not permitted to attend the educator workshop (regardless of age).• interact with Scientists, Technology Experts, Engineers, and Mathematicians
• participate in a four (4) hour interactive hands-on training
• interact with KTU students at learning stations to deploy what you learned
• be an audience member in a topic session with kids, led by a world renowned research scientist
• learn how to incorporate fundamentals and concepts from the interactive session and training into your classrooms
Cost
Virginia 4-H is paying the registration fee for the first 10 participants for each workshop. Register early to hold your spot! The cost per workshop is $30. However, if there is a hardship please let us know by emailing, Dr. Kristy Collins.
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Educator Workshop/Development Class Schedule
Virginia 4-H is paying the registration fee for the first 10 participants for each workshop. Register early to hold your spot! The cost per workshop is $30. However, if there is a hardship please let us know by emailing, Dr. Kristy Collins.
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Educator Workshop/Development Class Schedule
**The workshops will be held on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia.**
Jan. 28, 2012, 8 am-5 pm
"Interactive Session: How can mathematics and computers help us understand why cancer cells misbehave?"
Workshop instructor: Dr. Kathleen Jamison, Virginia 4-H; Guest Researcher: Dr. Suzanne Weekes
Workshop instructor: Dr. Kathleen Jamison, Virginia 4-H; Guest Researcher: Dr. Suzanne Weekes
Abstract
Have you ever heard that math is the universal language? That it is constant and can define the world around us? In this workshop educators will learn about the math concepts that are applicable to the health field and various online learning tools that may be brought into the classroom.
CEU credits offered
Registration is open. Virginia 4-H will pay for the first 10 participants registered for the program (a 30 dollar fee).
Registration is open. Virginia 4-H will pay for the first 10 participants registered for the program (a 30 dollar fee).
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Feb. 25, 2012, 8 am-5 pm
"Interactive Session: Will Computers Replace Humans?"
Workshop instructor: Dr. Kathleen Jamison, Virginia 4-H
Guest Researcher: Dr. Wuchun Feng
Abstract
Have you ever heard that someday computers will replace humans? We will explore this topic during this educator workshop. During this workshop, educators will learn about this history of computers, current uses of supercomputers, biological computer applications. Educators will also work with various computer programs that give insight into computer programming for kids.
CEU credits offered
Registration is open. Virginia 4-H will pay for the first 10 participants registered for the program (a 30 dollar fee).
Registration is open. Virginia 4-H will pay for the first 10 participants registered for the program (a 30 dollar fee).
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March 24, 2012, 8 am-5 pm
"Interactive Session: How much work could a network net if a network could net work?"
Workshop instructor: Dr. Kathleen Jamison, Virginia 4-H
Guest Researcher: Dr. Stephen Eubank
Abstract
Networks are everywhere; but what are some examples and how do we define them? In this educator workshop we will discuss what networks are, how they are defined and how to spot examples of them in the world around us. Principles of computers, biology, physics and mathematics will all be touched on. Educators will also learn various exercises to do with their classes including a virus spreading simulation.
Networks are everywhere; but what are some examples and how do we define them? In this educator workshop we will discuss what networks are, how they are defined and how to spot examples of them in the world around us. Principles of computers, biology, physics and mathematics will all be touched on. Educators will also learn various exercises to do with their classes including a virus spreading simulation.
CEU credits offered
Registration is open. Virginia 4-H will pay for the first 10 participants registered for the program (a 30 dollar fee).
Registration is open. Virginia 4-H will pay for the first 10 participants registered for the program (a 30 dollar fee).
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April 7, 2012, 8 am-5 pm
"Interactive Session: Exploring Your Environment."
Workshop instructor: Dr. Kathleen Jamison, Virginia 4-H
Workshop instructor: Dr. Kathleen Jamison, Virginia 4-H
Guest Researcher: Dr. Brett Tyler
Abstract
Exploring Your Environment is a 2 volume 4-H Curriculum with a facilitator guide designed for middle school age learners, but has been used effectively with upper elementary school aged children. It teaches basic ecological concepts that help learners understand how nature works and how we affect it and are affected by it. Each section of the curriculum focuses on an environmental question or issue and has a corresponding activity that allows learners to jump right into real-world issues that affect our life by completing investigations and explorations of the natural world. The primary focus areas are: ecosystem services, water conservation, energy use, climate change, recycling, natural resource stewardship and air quality.
Exploring Your Environment is a 2 volume 4-H Curriculum with a facilitator guide designed for middle school age learners, but has been used effectively with upper elementary school aged children. It teaches basic ecological concepts that help learners understand how nature works and how we affect it and are affected by it. Each section of the curriculum focuses on an environmental question or issue and has a corresponding activity that allows learners to jump right into real-world issues that affect our life by completing investigations and explorations of the natural world. The primary focus areas are: ecosystem services, water conservation, energy use, climate change, recycling, natural resource stewardship and air quality.
Registration is open. Virginia 4-H will pay for the first 10 participants registered for the program (a 30 dollar fee).
Contact
Dr. Kathleen Jamison
4-H Youth Dev. Curriculum & Learning
(540) 231-9411
Virginia Bioformatics Institute
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