Invitation for SSC Member Proposals – Due August 22, 2017 STEM to STEAM: A Maker Day for Educators
Southeast Service Cooperative is hosting a Maker Day for Educators to provide engaging opportunities to learn about STEM/STEAM and explore art and design integration into STEM education. The day will include an interactive opening keynote—a Crash Course on Design Thinking with Dr. Brad Hokanson from the University of Minnesota. Following the keynote, Learning Labs will be provided as break-outs (45 minute) and intensives (90 minute). Learning Lab facilitators will share their expertise and engage participants in learning about STEM/STEAM, technical prototyping skills, creative problem-solving, and best practices. Learning Lab session descriptions and a full schedule will be available by early September. Learning labs may include:
· Technology and equipment demos
· Maker Show and Tell
· Maker Spaces
· Hands-on art and design sessions
· Prototyping
· Best Practices in STEM/STEAM
· Successful community collaborations
· Techniques and Strategies for the classroom
SSC Member Exclusive: FREE TICKET!
Submit a proposal to present a 45-minute or 90-minute Learning Lab. If your session is selected, you will get a free event pass. Each 45-min Learning Lab will be presented twice.
Event Date/Time: October 24, 2017 at 9 am-4:15 pm
Schedule:
| 8:15 am |
9:00-10:40 am |
10:50-12:20 pm |
12:20-1 pm |
1-2:30 pm |
2:40-4:10 pm |
| Check-In |
Interactive Keynote |
Learning Labs |
LUNCH |
Learning Labs |
Learning Labs |
Location: Wood Lake Meeting Center, 210 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Maker Day Objectives:
1) Support teachers in exploring art and design within STEM
2) Bring together tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science gurus, artists, and industry experts
3) Explore best practices for STEAM education and managing maker spaces
4) Model/experience play as learning for adults
5) Connect with art organizations and STEAM resources