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November 2021
OAN: Entrepreneurship & the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal Deep Dive Workshop
This 2.5 hour deep dive workshop helps to assist schools, afterschool, and summer programs that support HS age youth in understanding the basic requirements of the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal and its importance in helping students meet Ohio’s graduation requirements. As part of this session, participants receive the free 12 lesson curriculum created by OAN and YEI. Programs are trained to implement this curriculum within their afterschool and summer programs. By the end of the session, participants will have everything they…
Find out more »Hosting Local Science Fairs – Ohio STEM Learning Network Southeast Hub Professional Development
Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is excited to announce upcoming Professional Development opportunities in partnership with the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Southeast Hub and the Ohio University Museum Complex. Our goal is to share STEM resources and opportunities for developing partnerships between K-12, higher education, community, and businesses to connect and spread STEM efforts throughout the southeast region of the state. We are excited to announce the following online STEM professional development opportunities for K-12…
Find out more »Learning Bridges Lab – Building Better Boundaries
This course is all about understanding boundaries and learning how to build them. Having boundaries and learning to set them and keep them are important life skills. Many times trauma can make it hard for youth to set and maintain appropriate boundaries. Helping kids learn these skills can draw a positive line in the sand (so to speak).
Find out more »Expanding Entrepreneurial Mindset via In-demand Industry Credentials
This 1-hour introduction workshop assists schools, afterschool, and summer programs that support HS age youth in discovering how they can encourage the development of entrepreneurial skills and mindsets while earning industry-recognized credentials needed for graduation and post-high school success. Partners will facilitate 8 sessions from October 2021-December 2022. During each session participants will be introduced to new industry credentials and have an opportunity to meet credential vendors as well as talk with schools and/or afterschool programs that are already offering…
Find out more »Designation series (2/3): STEM Curriculum: What does teaching and learning look like in a STEM school?
STEM and PBL go hand-in-hand, but what does it mean to implement design thinking, problem-based learning and more? How do you create a school culture and systems to support STEM pedagogy in the classroom? STEM leaders from across Ohio will guide participants through a deep dive into PBL and demonstrate how it is used a launch pad to personalizing student learning. Other sessions December 9, 3-5 pm: Building community partnerships to provide real-world context How can partnerships deepen the education…
Find out more »December 2021
#STEMbuildsOhio Spotlight on Smart Mobility: Electric Vehicles
The future of transportation is going electric – are you ready? Join experts from DriveOhio to learn about the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations, and learn how you can include this topic in your #STEMbuildsOhio Design Challenge activities. We’ll start with an overview of EV adoption and the expansion of EV charging stations across Ohio, followed by a case study discussion with partners from industry and state government. We’ll wrap up with suggested activities – including an…
Find out more »Two-part Computer Science Fundamentals workshop for Ohio K-5 Teachers
December 1-2, 2021 | 4:30-7PM This Intro workshop offers support for teachers New to teaching computer science? No worries! Most of our teachers have never taught computer science before. Join other Ohio teachers at this intro workshop and learn through hands-on lessons. You will gain new teaching strategies. You will get a chance to experience the curriculum from a student and teacher lens. And you will get peer support through a participant-centric workshop approach. Who is eligible to attend? Ohio…
Find out more »MakerX
MakerX is Saturday, December 4, 2021 Design, Build, Share to Kick-Off Computer Science Education Week MakerX.org is a free community event for ages 4-104 celebrating making with technology, including robotics and drones, 3D printing, sci-fi cosplay/fashion tech, digital art and music, game and VR development, software and media creation, high tech transportation, manufacturing, construction, ag tech and much more in coordination with HourofCode.org, CSforAll & Ohio Linux Festival. In-person or online, join in kicking off CSED Week in Ohio & beyond.…
Find out more »Designation series (3/3): Building community partnerships to provide real-world context
How can partnerships deepen the education experience for students and the community? How do you create a strong partnership culture in your school? Participants will learn the role of partnerships in STEM from the Quality Model for STEM and STEAM schools. We will explore the nature of partnerships, provide time to brainstorm and share potential partnerships based on curriculum, events, and community needs. STEM Leaders from Ohio’s STEM designated schools will share their experiences and how community partnerships positively impact…
Find out more »Simulating Science Experiments for the Classroom – Ohio STEM Learning Network Southeast Hub Professional Development
Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is excited to announce upcoming Professional Development opportunities in partnership with the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Southeast Hub and the Ohio University Museum Complex. Our goal is to share STEM resources and opportunities for developing partnerships between K-12, higher education, community, and businesses to connect and spread STEM efforts throughout the southeast region of the state. We are excited to announce the following online STEM professional development opportunities for K-12…
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