The Hour of Engineering: Bite-Sized Learning for Middle School Students

Thursday, July 13 @ 3:00pm EST

Presented by: Jason Caputo, Senior Learning Leader, Eduscape

Join us for an exciting webinar titled "The Hour of Engineering: Bite-Sized Learning for Middle School Students" and discover an innovative and free engineering curriculum designed to inspire and engage young minds. This webinar is aimed at educators who want to ignite a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) among their middle school students. We will showcase a comprehensive curriculum that offers bite-sized learning modules, combining theory with hands-on activities, to make engineering concepts accessible and enjoyable. Learn how this curriculum can empower teachers to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity in their students, ultimately paving the way for a successful journey into STEM fields.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the new and free engineering curriculum specifically designed for middle school students.
• Discover how to incorporate bite-sized learning modules into your teaching strategies to foster engagement and excitement about engineering among students.
• Explore practical methods and resources for integrating hands-on activities and projects into the curriculum to enhance students' critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.

Leading the Way with AI: Uncovering the Challenges and the Potential

Tuesday, July 18 @ 3:00pm EST

Presented by: Marcie Hebert, Director of STEM Education, Eduscape

In this transformative session, we delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explore its profound relevance to the field of education. AI is revolutionizing various industries, and education is no exception. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of AI's capabilities and implications, educational leaders can empower themselves to make informed decisions that will shape the future of their districts. During this webinar, our technology integration expert presenters will guide you through an immersive learning experience, covering essential topics such as core concepts behind AI, real-world applications, how AI is already transforming the educational landscape, and potential opportunities and obstacles to integrating AI.

• Understand AI's concepts and applications in education.
• Envision innovative teaching and administrative approaches.
• Make informed decisions for AI integration and connect with like-minded educational leaders

Are You Ready? Preparing your District for AI Integration

Wednesday, July 19 @ 10:00am EST

Presented by: Erin Sailor, Director of Professional Development, Eduscape

Are you ready to lead your district's integration of AI? Join us as we delve into the knowledge and strategies required to successfully implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your district. Gain valuable insights into AI technology, its applications in education, and the potential benefits for student learning outcomes and administrative processes. Through interactive discussions, reflect on your district's readiness for AI integration and discover key considerations such as infrastructure, staff training, ethics, and data privacy. Learn how to strategically plan for AI integration and explore best practices to ensure a smooth implementation. Connect with a network of like-minded leaders to foster collaboration and growth in navigating the exciting realm of AI in education.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI integration in K-12 education and its potential benefits.
• Conduct a readiness assessment to reflect on your district's preparedness for AI implementation.
• Learn how to strategically plan for AI integration, considering key factors and best practices.

Implementing Hands-On Learning with Robotics

Wednesday, July 19 @ 3:00pm EST

Presented by: Jason Caputo, Senior  Learning Leader, Eduscape

In this webinar, we will unpack what skills are developed by students learning to code as well as how any teacher can integrate coding into their curriculum. Through an analysis of computational thinking and coding, we will discuss how to support student social-emotional wellbeing, resiliency, and problem-solving skills. Join us to learn more about coding and how it is relevant to your students’ learning, as well as walk away with some examples to adapt to your classroom.

• Identify how coding and computational thinking skills are essential to critical thinking and problem-based learning.
• Explore how coding can be used to teach students across early education, science, language arts and even introduce artificial intelligence and sustainable energy principles.
• Discuss how coding can be integrated into any classroom and core content area.

Leading by Design: How Design Thinking can Transform Your District

Wednesday, July 19 @ 1:00pm EST

Presented by: Dr. Matthew Murphy, Ed. D., Retired Superintendent, Ramsey School District

Discover the impact Design Thinking can have on your district. This human-centered strategy has been applied across the most successful organizations in the world over the past several years. By applying design-inspired leadership to your approach, you can ignite positive change in your learning community and address systemic educational challenges. In this engaging webinar, participants will discover examples of Design Thinking's impact on school vitality and begin the brainstorming process for in their districts to effectively redesign around the student, the classroom and the school. 

• Define Design Thinking in the context of K-12 Education
• Learn the common language that drives change and innovation
• Discover how Design Thinking can be used in your district for strategic planning

Teaching by Design: How Design Thinking Increases Student Engagement

Thursday, July 20 @ 3:00pm EST

Presented by: Erin Sailor, Director of Professional Development, Eduscape

Discover the impact Design Thinking can have on student outcomes. This human-centered strategy, applied to schools and organizations around the world, has inspired change and improved performance radically. How can Design Thinking be applied to your own classroom? Join us for this webinar to learn how to apply design-inspired learning solutions and begin the brainstorming process to apply these insights to your classroom.

• Define Design Thinking in the context of K-12 Education 
• Learn insights that will drive change and innovation
• Discover how Design Thinking can be applied to your lesson plans

Inquiring Minds: Developing Them Using STEM

Tuesday, July 25 @ 10:00am EST

Presented by: Marcie Hebert, Director of STEM Education, Eduscape

Are you concerned about the impact on student problem-solving skills, resiliency, and critical thinking since the return to normalcy after the pandemic? Join us as we explore the significance of inquiry-based learning as a powerful approach to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and other essential 21st-century competencies necessary for students to thrive beyond their academic years. Delve into the key aspects of promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning, understanding the core 21st-century skills students need. Discover how inquiry-based learning can help develop these skills and witness effective integration of technology resources to enhance students' inquisitive abilities. Additionally, we will introduce our professional learning program, STEM Made Simple, which equips educators with the capacity to implement this transformative pedagogy in their classrooms and empower educators in nurturing inquiring minds. 

• Understand the importance of inquiry-based learning for promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills in K-12 students.
• Explore practical methods for integrating inquiry-based learning and technology resources to foster a culture of curiosity and exploration in the classroom.
• Learn about the STEM Made SimpleⓇ program and how it has prepared participants to incorporate STEM principles into any content area.

Code with Purpose: How Computational Thinking Empowers Students

Tuesday, July 25 @ 3:00pm EST

Presented by: Erin Sailor, Director of Professional Development, Eduscape

Complex code can be deconstructed and effectively tackled using computational thinking strategies. In this webinar, we will break apart the essential skills developed by students learning to code and identify best practices for teachers, of any grade/level, to integrate coding into their curriculum— improving student resiliency and approaches to problem-solving. Join us to learn more about how coding can empower your students in their learning and provide them with foundational STEM skills.

• Identify how coding and computational thinking skills are essential to critical thinking and problem-based learning.
• Define computational thinking and explore its components.
• Discuss how coding can be integrated into any classroom and core content area.

Where Learning Comes to Life: An Educator's Guide to Augmented and Virtual Reality

Wednesday, July 26 @ 10:00am EST

Presented by: Bijal Makadia, Senior Learning Leader, Eduscape

Learning with AR/VR through headset devices and computer based experiences can bring new engagement with conceptual learning and standards-based instruction. This webinar will invite you to explore teaching with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). From students navigating a digital experience inside of the human heart, traveling on a virtual field trip to an erupting volcano, to investigating 3D Models of a DNA structure, AR/VR in the classroom can take many diverse forms to support student learning. This webinar will discuss engaging teaching strategies for any grade level and subject, explore content libraries, and more. Join our discussion of how to implement AR/VR to bring learning to life.

• Define elements of immersive learning.
• Experience an AR and VR lesson as a student.
• Identify types of AR/VR lessons and activities and how they can be integrated in a particular course.

Are You Ready? Preparing your District for AI Integration

Thursday, July 27 @ 3:00pm EST

Presented by: Erin Sailor, Director of Professional Development, Eduscape

Are you ready to lead your district's integration of AI? Join us as we delve into the knowledge and strategies required to successfully implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your district. Gain valuable insights into AI technology, its applications in education, and the potential benefits for student learning outcomes and administrative processes. Through interactive discussions, reflect on your district's readiness for AI integration and discover key considerations such as infrastructure, staff training, ethics, and data privacy. Learn how to strategically plan for AI integration and explore best practices to ensure a smooth implementation. Connect with a network of like-minded leaders to foster collaboration and growth in navigating the exciting realm of AI in education.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI integration in K-12 education and its potential benefits.
• Conduct a readiness assessment to reflect on your district's preparedness for AI implementation.
• Learn how to strategically plan for AI integration, considering key factors and best practices.

Developing the Whole Child: How STREAM Connects Faith and Academics

Thursday, August 3 @ 1:00pm EST

Presented by:

Marcie Hebert, Director of STEM Education, Eduscape

Alex Urrea, Founder & CEO, Eduscape

The world is rapidly changing as a result of technological advancements and its impact is pervasive. With these shifts, learners of all ages need to develop the skills necessary to survive and thrive in the 21st century. The STREAM approach combines problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and the design process along with science, technology, engineering, and math. Together, these components provide educators with an approach to developing crucial skills in their learners such as problem-solving skills and computational thinking. In this webinar, learn more about the STREAM Made Simple ProgramⓇ and how it prepares educators to rethink learning. Explore how this professional development program utilizes STREAM practices to create rigorous and meaningful educational experiences for learners of all ages and abilities.

• Discuss the benefits and impact of STREAM instruction on student growth
• Identify how the STREAM Made Simple program prepares participants to incorporate STREAM principles into any content area.
• Learn more about the STREAM Made Simple professional development program.