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expectations for engagement, innovation and relevancy to my own practice...and they did not disappoint! After completing the course, I blogged about my experience as I wanted to share their resources with the world! Prior to the course, I had been familiar with the Maker Movement, but I was completely unaware of what "tinkering" was. Nearly four years later, I've utilized the ideas from that one class in multiple settings ranging from my AP Physics 2 class (creating soft circuits) to my conceptual physics classes (reverse engineering, creating block circuits) to a middle school summer engineering camp (making automata to explore mechanical engineering). The Exploratorium offers 3 courses through Coursera, and one just started last week...meaning there's still time to dive in and join the Tinkering community! Current Course Offering: (Ends March 26) Other Course Offerings (Stay tuned for next enrollment period):
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If you've ever had the opportunity to visit San Francisco's Exploratorium, you're familiar with the sensory-rich, hands-on opportunities to explore, investigate and tinker. After hearing from a friend and colleague about her experiences at the Exploratorium's Summer Institute for Teachers, it's been my dream to participate. Unfortunately, my schedule this summer doesn't mesh with their program dates....but perhaps you'll be luckier than me! Program Details Program Dates: June 18 to July 6, 2018 Application Deadline: March 16, 2018. The Exploratorium will notify applicants of their status soon thereafter. Program Description (from the Exploratorium's website): Join us each summer for three weeks of nonstop science exploration. During the institutes, teachers work with each other and with staff scientists and educators to learn more about science teaching. They will introduce you to the museum’s exhibits, the foundation of our teaching programs, and will also lead activities and model pedagogical skills that will help relay science concepts to your students. Together, we will carry out hands-on investigations of natural phenomena and highlight how they relate to human perception, physical science, life science, earth science, and mathematics. Many of our investigations will help you bring the NGSS into your curriculum.Each day includes class instruction as well as independent project and research work. In the afternoon, you can select from a menu of mini-workshop topics, create small versions of Exploratorium exhibits in the machine shop, and meet with Teacher Institute staff to focus on your specific needs. Cost: Free tuition. Teachers must provide own lodging, food and transportation. The Exploratorium provides a $2500 stipend for teachers who complete the 3-week institute.
Who Can Apply? Current secondary science teachers with 3+ years experience. Questions? Email teacherinstitute@exploratorium.edu |
Never Stop Growing!Every time I hear about an amazing professional development experience that peers or colleagues have participated in, I think I should start a list so that I can take advantage of the opportunity in the future...but I always forget...until now! Here's my compilation of awesome opportunities for educators. If you have any ideas to share, please comment or send a message--sharing is caring! Archives
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