Participants will learn how to prepare for tinkering in computer science experiences that engage youth in directing their own learning.
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Meeting sessions are brief, 15-30 minutes, professional development experiences intended to introduce or reinforce STEM skills for staff. They can be part of a regularly scheduled staff meting or conducted virtually. Meeting sessions focus on a single skill and are designed to be part of ongoing professional development experiences and combined with training and coaching sessions to create a blended learning experience that makes a meaningful impact on staff.
Organizing Your Computer Science Activities
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Learning module:
Participants will discuss challenges and develop strategies for organizing materials and managing computer science activities.
Break It Down
Situation: Training (large group)
Learning module:
Participants will learn how breaking problems into smaller, manageable parts is key to computational thinking and building this skill.
You're a Computational Thinker
Situation: Training (large group)
Skill: Developing a STEM Identity
Learning module:
Participants will learn how they are computational thinkers, how these practices fit into other activities, and how to develop computational thinking
Computer Science: It's Easier Than You Think
Situation: Training (large group)
Learning module:
Participants will explore what computer science is, why it is important for youth in their program, and how they can successfully teach computer scien
Careers with Code
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Learning module:
Participants will explore the resources "Careers with Code" and develop ways to incorporate it in their programs to create awareness of the importance
Assessing Youth using Graphic Organizers
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Skill: Making Authentic Assessments
Learning module:
Participants will watch the Assessing Youth Using Sticky Notes video-based learning module and identify ways to use a stick note chart during STEM act
Prepping for Learning
Situation: Training (large group)
Learning module:
Participants will experience a poorly facilitated STEM activity and develop a list of considerations to make when planning for STEM learning.
Discussing Testing in the Design Process
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Learning module:
Participants will do a chalk talk around engineering design and testing in order to incorporate thoughtful testing and local resources.
Managing Conflict in STEM
Situation: Training (large group)
Learning module:
Participants will view the Managing Conflict Video-Based Learning Module and develop conflict resolution strategies for different scenarios.
Using a Focus Question
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Learning module:
Participants will develop a focus question in order to make learning objectives more apparent.
Using Questions to Construct Explanations
Situation: Coaching (one-on-one)
Skill: Modeling Science Practices
Learning module:
The participants will be able to ask questions that allow youth to construct their own explanations.