We are excited to offer Recertification Points in conjunction with the Virginia Tech Kids' Tech University ( KTU; http://kidstechuniversity.vbi.vt.edu ) program.
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.
This program is ideal for elementary and middle school teachers, out of school time educators, or others interested in STEM teaching.
January Educator Workshop Information
* Who: Teachers of 3rd- 7th grade interested in STEM and Earth Science topics
* When: Dates & Times
Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, 8:30am - 4:30pm
* Where: Campus, Virginia Tech; Meet in McBryde Hall, Room 126
* Cost: No cost to participate! 12 recertification points offered. Funding for half-day substitutes available for the first 15 participants to register.
* Deadline: Registration ends January 17, 2013- see registration link below
January Educator Workshop Description
Virginia 4-H is helping teachers make STEM learning fun and engaging for students through a hands-on, experiential workshop offered as part of Kids' Tech University.
The workshop:
* provides opportunities to build STEM knowledge and skills in the area of crystal formation and composition * encourages student interest in geoscience-related fields. * explores essential questions: "How are bones and skeletons formed from crystals?" and "How do organic and inorganic crystal structures compare?"
Workshop leaders will work with graduate students to deliver relevant and interesting science activities using best-practice education strategies:
* Dr. Kathleen Jamison (4-H Youth Development and Informal Learning Specialist) * Dr. Patricia Dove (Renowned Geosciences Professor) * Dr. Lindsey Kolbus (Professor of Minerology) * Llyn Sharp (Geosciences Outreach Coordinator)
On Friday, January 25, 1:00-5:00 PM teachers will:
* receive coaching on the research topic and an introduction to activities during teacher-training session On Saturday, January 26, 2013, 8:30-4:30 PM, teachers will:
* participate with the children and researcher in an interactive discussion * debrief with researcher * practice hands-on learning activities with children and their parents. Geoscience professors/grad students will serve as coaches and mentors at this time. * make activity modifications based on classroom needs * develop plan for classroom application
As a result of the workshops, students have the opportunity for exposure to current and relevant research. They will benefit from their teacher's ability to connect research back to classroom content standards through intentional programming.
Register here- https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1357837396334
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).
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Contact
Dr. Kathleen Jamison
4-H Youth Dev. Curriculum & Learning
(540) 231-9411
jamisonk@vt.edu
Katie LaFon
Virginia 4-H State Events Coordinator
kapatter@vt.edu
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.
This program is ideal for elementary and middle school teachers, out of school time educators, or others interested in STEM teaching.
January Educator Workshop Information
* Who: Teachers of 3rd- 7th grade interested in STEM and Earth Science topics
* When: Dates & Times
Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, 8:30am - 4:30pm
* Where: Campus, Virginia Tech; Meet in McBryde Hall, Room 126
* Cost: No cost to participate! 12 recertification points offered. Funding for half-day substitutes available for the first 15 participants to register.
* Deadline: Registration ends January 17, 2013- see registration link below
January Educator Workshop Description
Virginia 4-H is helping teachers make STEM learning fun and engaging for students through a hands-on, experiential workshop offered as part of Kids' Tech University.
The workshop:
* provides opportunities to build STEM knowledge and skills in the area of crystal formation and composition * encourages student interest in geoscience-related fields. * explores essential questions: "How are bones and skeletons formed from crystals?" and "How do organic and inorganic crystal structures compare?"
Workshop leaders will work with graduate students to deliver relevant and interesting science activities using best-practice education strategies:
* Dr. Kathleen Jamison (4-H Youth Development and Informal Learning Specialist) * Dr. Patricia Dove (Renowned Geosciences Professor) * Dr. Lindsey Kolbus (Professor of Minerology) * Llyn Sharp (Geosciences Outreach Coordinator)
On Friday, January 25, 1:00-5:00 PM teachers will:
* receive coaching on the research topic and an introduction to activities during teacher-training session On Saturday, January 26, 2013, 8:30-4:30 PM, teachers will:
* participate with the children and researcher in an interactive discussion * debrief with researcher * practice hands-on learning activities with children and their parents. Geoscience professors/grad students will serve as coaches and mentors at this time. * make activity modifications based on classroom needs * develop plan for classroom application
As a result of the workshops, students have the opportunity for exposure to current and relevant research. They will benefit from their teacher's ability to connect research back to classroom content standards through intentional programming.
Register here- https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1357837396334
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).
_____
Contact
Dr. Kathleen Jamison
4-H Youth Dev. Curriculum & Learning
(540) 231-9411
jamisonk@vt.edu
Katie LaFon
Virginia 4-H State Events Coordinator
kapatter@vt.edu
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