Advanced STEAM and Technology Summer Cohort

We just completed our very first Campbell Advanced STEAM and Technology Summer Teacher Cohort! We selected 11 very motivated and innovative teachers from our elementary and middle schools to participate. Keeping the cohort small allowed us to share personal teaching experiences and to have meaningful conversations around future classroom integration.
Andy Stoller (MakersFactory Instructor), Heather Haggerty (CUSD Technology Manager) and myself facilitated this week of professional learning. We really wanted our teachers to get a hands-on experience with three of our favorite STEAM tools and to experience them as both teachers and students. 

On Monday, we focused on 3D Modeling and Printing using TinkerCad and MakerBot. 

On Tuesday, we focused on MinecraftEdu in the classroom. 

On Wednesday, we focused on computer science using Google CS First.

On Thursday, we gave teachers opportunities to participate in different expert groups, based on topics that they wanted a deeper understanding of. We were very fortunate to have several members of our own CUSD Tech team (Kris, Wes, Ernie, and Walter) join us as technology expert group leaders. Some of the options that were available were setting up a CUSD Minecraft Server, MinecraftEdu Build Tools and Worlds, Robotics, Blender, 3D Printer Specifics, and Engineering Design. 

On Friday, we focused on STEAM and Technology classroom integration lesson planning, funding opportunities, and reflection. We will also be meeting during the school year to continue to collaborate with one another. You can learn more about resources and our ongoing STEAM and Tech adventures at: http://cusdsteamandtech.weebly.com/

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