• Learning Together: Trying Tech with Tomorrow’s Teachers

    Point Park University 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Experience the excitement of learning educational technology side-by-side with future educatorsLearn alongside Point Park University undergraduate students in their educational technology class!UPDATED TOPIC: The topic for this session will be AI. Discover college students' uses and questions, learn how AI actually works, and how we can all make the most of AI in a school […]

  • Amplifying Student Voice: Podcasting & More with SLB Radio

    SLB Radio Productions Inc 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Use podcasting in your classroom to boost student expression, conversation skills, empathy, and civil discourse.DescriptionLooking for new ways to document, share, and celebrate the voices of your students? Spend a day at the SLB Radio Youth Media Center and explore how to include podcasting and other audio projects in your curriculum. Discover how audio can […]

  • Get Hyped About Hydroponics

    Fluxspace Experience Center 401 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Discover hydroponics for schools, including resources and related lessons (and enjoy a hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch).DescriptionInterested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works, various types of systems, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that engage and excite students. Learn how […]

  • Girls in Gaming Summit (Student Opportunity!)

    Entertainment Technology Center 700 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Girls in Gaming-Ignite & foster interest in video games, interactive entertainment, themed amusement, & other related professional pursuits.DescriptionJoin us for the Girls in Gaming Summit, an event designed to ignite and foster interest in  video games, interactive entertainment, themed amusement, and other related professional pursuits.During this unique summit, educators and their students will get the […]

  • Solid Stuff: Fun Materials Science Activities for Students AND Teachers

    Carnegie Mellon University's Science and Engineering Department, Undergraduate Lab TBA, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Tech Ed? STEAM? Math? Art? Science? Learn how fun and applicable hands-on materials science activities can be in your content area.DescriptionThe world is full of solid stuff! Come and explore numerous engaging labs, activities, and demonstrations to introduce and explain solids - including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites - in the world around us. The […]

  • Teachers + Pre-Service Teachers Learning Together: EdTech Gadgets

    Point Park University 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Experience the excitement of learning educational technology side-by-side with future educatorsDescriptionLearn how to use STEAM-related gadgets, such as Spheros and MakeyMakeys, in any content area alongside Point Park University undergraduate students during their educational technology class.As you explore new technologies together, the partnership of current teacher and preservice teacher will make for a rich experience […]

  • Innovative Educational Spaces: How to Redesign Your Learning Environment

    Fluxspace 401 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Reimagine your classroom space as student-centered, flexible, and inviting by using creative strategies and budget-friendly ideasDescriptionAre you an educator looking to redesign your space to be more student-centered, flexible, and comfortable while also improving function? Learn about ways to revitalize your space by updating furniture pieces, changing the layout, and creating an environment where students […]

  • Get Your Hands-On FUN and Meaningful Assessment (Secondary)

    Museum Lab 6 Allegheny Square East, #suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Discover how to capture real-time learning and transform assessments into interactive experiences at our hands-on workshop at MuseumLab.DescriptionStudents of all ages are excited by opportunities for hands-on learning and play, but what happens when the fun is over and it’s time to finish the project or assess how much students learned? This workshop at MuseumLab starts […]

  • Students in Conversation: Podcasting for the Classroom with SLB Radio

    SLB Radio Productions Inc 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Explore using podcasting in your classroom as a way to let students express themselves while they practice conversation, empathy and civil dLooking for new ways to document, share, and celebrate the voices of your students? Spend a day at the SLB Radio Youth Media Center and explore how to include podcasting and other audio projects […]

  • Get Hyped About Hydroponics

    Fluxspace 401 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

      Free transformED Educator Workshop Discover hydroponics for schools, including resources and related lessons (and enjoy a hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch) Interested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works, various types of systems, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that […]

  • Solid Stuff: Using Materials Science to Engage and Excite Students

    West Mifflin Area High School 91 Commonwealth Avenue, West Mifflin, PA, United States

      Explore hands-on materials science activities to engage students in STEAM at this free transformED Educator Workshop. This session provides STEAM teachers with several simple, engaging materials science activities to incorporate into the STEAM classroom. As the world becomes increasingly technological, students need to understand the applications of science and technology in their everyday lives. […]

  • Get Your Hands-On FUN and Meaningful Assessment (Elementary)

    Children's Museum 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

      Free transformED Educator Workshop Uncover how to capture real-time learning & transform assessments into interactive experiences at our hands-on workshop at Children’s Museum Nothing engages students like hands-on learning and play, but what happens when the fun is over and it’s time to finish the project or assess how much students learned? This workshop […]