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SUMMARY:Creating Engaging (& Enjoyable!) Lessons in the Elementary Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Design meaningful experiences using engaging strategies that boost problem-solving & critical thinking skills within the content you teach in this free transformED Educator Workshop.\nDo your students love to create? \nThis hands-on workshop will focus on how to design meaningful experiences for your students that incorporate concepts from all content areas including math\, ELA\, science\, social studies\, arts & engineering. You will learn how to utilize design thinking processes as you engage in exciting activities that are easy to replicate and adapt. Discover how these processes can immerse students in the content you teach while also developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. \nJoin us to explore resources that best support student learning and engagement\, and leave this workshop with plans to create meaningful lessons and units for your students. \nBackground | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators\, schools\, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs\, products\, experiences\, and mindsets that should take place in them. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | K-5 Teachers \nLunch will be provided. \n \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED\n\n 
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/creating-engaging-enjoyable-lessons-in-the-elementary-classroom/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T083000
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SUMMARY:AI for Absolute Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Free transformED Educator Workshop\nDiscover AI basics in this supportive\, judgment-free\, education-focused workshop.\nDo you hear about AI everywhere\, but you’re not quite sure what it actually is? You will leave this workshop with a basic understanding of what AI is and will have opportunities\, through guided exploration\, to try some well-known tools. The implications of AI on teaching and learning will also be discussed in this judgment-free workshop. \nWhat to Bring | Please bring a laptop or tablet\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | Teachers and Administrators who are brand-new to AI. \nLunch will be provided. \n  \n \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/ai-for-absolute-beginners/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T083000
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SUMMARY:From Page to Play: A Beginner's Guide to Hands-On Literacy and Tech (K-5)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to confidently implement innovative activities that will instantly enrich and blend with your current literature-based lessons in this free transformED Educator Workshop.\nEducators will walk away from this day with hands-on activities that they can use immediately in their elementary classroom. Participants will explore six literature-based activities and will learn how to seamlessly blend innovative approaches with their existing lesson plans. \nThis is a great opportunity for those who are curious about different ways to engage their students in literature to expand their repertoire with confidence; you will receive step-by-step guidance for the new strategies you’ll be adding to your toolbox. \n  \nBackground | The mission of the Matt’s Maker Space PD Division is to provide FREE professional development to all of Matt’s Maker Space educators and others in our communities who are interested in STEAM\, design thinking and maker learning. The goal is to help establish foundational skills to new makers as well as offer refresh training opportunities to all adults who utilize maker spaces. \nWhat to Bring | iPad if you have access to one \nWho Should Attend | Teachers/Administrators\, grades K – 5 \nLunch will be provided. \n \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/from-page-to-play-a-beginners-guide-to-hands-on-literacy-and-tech-k-5/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T153000
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SUMMARY:Get Your Hands-On FUN and Meaningful Assessment (Elementary)
DESCRIPTION:  \nFree transformED Educator Workshop\nUncover how to capture real-time learning & transform assessments into interactive experiences at our hands-on workshop at Children’s Museum\nNothing 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? \nThis workshop at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh starts by exploring the learning that is actually happening as students tinker\, explore\, and create regardless of the actual product created. We then dive into strategies for capturing that learning in real time\, reducing or even eliminating the need for additional assessment. We close by looking at curriculum-based materials and assessments to explore strategies for transforming them into interactive experiences that reveal so much more than just right answers. \n*Note: Complimentary parking information will be provided to registrants prior to the event. \nBackground | Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh has once again been voted as the #2 children’s museum in the nation by USA Today’s “10Best” Readers’ Choice Contest. This is the fifth year for our museum to be honored in the contest for our innovative and inclusive experiences that inspire kindness\, joy\, creativity and curiosity for all learners. \nWho Should Attend | Elementary Educators and Administrators \nLunch will be provided. \n**Special Location | 10 Children’s Way\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212 \n  \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/get-your-hands-on-fun-and-meaningful-assessment-elementary/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum\, 10 Children's Way\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T153000
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SUMMARY:Build | Fly | Code
DESCRIPTION:Fly & code! Join our workshop to build drones\, learn flight basics\, and dive into block coding for exciting aerial adventures in this free transformED Educator Workshop.\nIntroduce your students to exciting new opportunities in flight and coding! This hands-on workshop will begin with the assembly of a Parrot Mambo or Hopper drone. Once assembled\, participants will learn basic flight terminology and safety before using their own Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet to fly the drone. The remainder of the day will focus on an introduction to block coding to plan and execute a series of flights. \nSkill Level: Beginner (No previous knowledge expected or needed) \nWhat to Bring | Participants will need to bring a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet to fly the Parrot Mambo. \nPlease install the free Parrot FreeFlight Mini app prior to attending the workshop. The app is available on the App Store using the links below: \nhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/freeflight-mini/id1137022728 \nParticipants will also need to bring a Bluetooth-enabled Android\, Chrome OS\, Mac\, or Windows device to code in the Google Chrome browser at https://www.ftwcode.com/. The coding software does not run on iOS devices or on other browsers at this time. \nWho Should Attend | General and special education teachers\, assistive technology specialists\, occupational therapists\, and STEAM-enthused teachers interested in expanding maker and STEAM opportunities. \nLunch will be provided. \n \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/buildflycode/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T083000
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SUMMARY:Canva: Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:Level-up your Canva game by learning about and practicing with some of its most useful features at this free transformED Educator Workshop.\nAlready love Canva and ready to level-up? \nIn this workshop\, we will explore many of Canva’s seemingly limitless features\, while also considering how they can enhance what we do in our schools. \nYou will have opportunities to apply what you learn as you create ready-to-use materials (with support on-hand!). \n*Note: Some of the content shared will overlap with what was shared in Spring 2024’s virtual session of the same name.  This workshop\, however\, will be in-person and will go into more depth\, will cover additional features\, and will provide more time to create materials that can be used right away. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | Anyone comfortable with Canva’s most basic features\, such as finding and using templates\, “elements\,” etc. \nAll are welcome! Please note that the context of the workshop will be focused on the field of educaion. \nLunch will be provided. \n \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/canva-beyond-the-basics/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T121500
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SUMMARY:No Jamboard? No Problem! Meet the Jamboard Alternatives (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:As we say “goodbye” to Google’s Jamboard\, look forward to discovering new\, powerful alternatives in this free transformED Educator Workshop.\nIf you are sad to finally say “goodbye” to Google’s Jamboard this year\, worry no more! In this 45-minute virtual session\, we’ll explore a few alternatives that will each simulate some of Jamboard’s features and more. \nThe future is bright with new\, powerful options! \nA Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event. \nBackground | Google’s Jamboard will no longer be available after December 31\, 2024. Many educators are seeking an alternative application. \nWho Should Attend | Former Jamboard Users or those who would like to learn about digital whiteboards and other tools that allow for digital collaboration among students \n*Content will be the same as that shared at the later event of the same name. \n \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/no-jamboard-no-problem-meet-the-jamboard-alternatives-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T143000
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SUMMARY:No Jamboard? No Problem! Meet the Jamboard Alternatives (Virtual - Afternoon Session)
DESCRIPTION:As we say “goodbye” to Google’s Jamboard\, look forward to discovering new\, powerful alternatives in this free transformED Educator Workshop.\nIf you are sad to finally say “goodbye” to Google’s Jamboard this year\, worry no more! In this 45-minute virtual session\, we’ll explore a few alternatives that will each simulate some of Jamboard’s features and more. \nThe future is bright with new\, powerful options! \nA Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event. \nBackground | Google’s Jamboard will no longer be available after December 31\, 2024. Many educators are seeking an alternative application. \nWho Should Attend | Former Jamboard Users or those who would like to learn about digital whiteboards and other tools that allow for digital collaboration among students \n*Content will be the same as that shared at the later event of the same name. \n \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/no-jamboard-no-problem-meet-the-jamboard-alternatives-virtual-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T113000
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SUMMARY:EVERFI Personal Finance Standards Resources (Morning Session)
DESCRIPTION:Boost financial literacy!\nJoin us to explore free\, easy-to-use resources aligned to the upcoming PA Personal Finance Standards in this free transformED Educator Workshop.\nTeaching students healthy financial habits is critically important for their long-term success\, and it is never too early to expose them to financial literacy topics. EVERFI has financial literacy resources for elementary\, middle\, and high school students\, all of which are available at no cost and aligned with Pennsylvania’s upcoming personal finance standards. \nEVERFI combines asynchronous\, digital content with supplemental materials to make introducing financial literacy a low lift for educators. Join EVERFI on October 23rd to learn more about how to implement these resources! \n \n**Note: This session is in-person and is from 8:30am-11:30am. Lunch (optional) will be served immediately following the session. The afternoon EVERFI session will be the same content as the morning session; please register for only one or the other. \nBackground | EVERFI delivers digital resources that help teachers equip students with critical life skills. EVERFI’s entire K-12 platform and suite of products has earned a 2023 ISTE Seal and a research-based product certification from Digital Promise. Thanks to hundreds of partners who share our mission\, all of EVERFI’s digital resources\, training\, and support are completely free to teachers\, districts\, and families. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | Teachers of all grade levels who need resources for upcoming personal finance standards \nLunch will be provided. Please see above note. \n \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/everfi-personal-finance-standards-resources-morning-session/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T023522
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SUMMARY:EVERFI Personal Finance Standards Resources (Afternoon Session)
DESCRIPTION:Boost financial literacy!\nJoin us to explore free\, easy-to-use resources aligned to the upcoming PA Personal Finance Standards in this free transformED Educator Workshop.\nTeaching students healthy financial habits is critically important for their long-term success\, and it is never too early to expose them to financial literacy topics. EVERFI has financial literacy resources for elementary\, middle\, and high school students\, all of which are available at no cost and aligned with Pennsylvania’s upcoming personal finance standards. \nEVERFI combines asynchronous\, digital content with supplemental materials to make introducing financial literacy a low lift for educators. Join EVERFI on October 23rd to learn more about how to implement these resources! \n \n**Note: This session is in-person and is from 8:30am-11:30am. Lunch (optional) will be served immediately following the session. The afternoon EVERFI session will be the same content as the morning session; please register for only one or the other. \nBackground | EVERFI delivers digital resources that help teachers equip students with critical life skills. EVERFI’s entire K-12 platform and suite of products has earned a 2023 ISTE Seal and a research-based product certification from Digital Promise. Thanks to hundreds of partners who share our mission\, all of EVERFI’s digital resources\, training\, and support are completely free to teachers\, districts\, and families. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | Teachers of all grade levels who need resources for upcoming personal finance standards \nLunch will be provided. Please see above note. \n \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/everfi-personal-finance-standards-resources-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T023522
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SUMMARY:Engage and Explore: Assistive Technology for Transition-Age Students
DESCRIPTION:Explore Assistive Technology (AT) to support students in a life skills program and/or those transitioning from school to post-school life at this free transformED Educator Workshop.\nJoin us for an engaging session focused on the role of Assistive Technology (AT) in helping students transition to life after school. \nYou’ll get hands-on experience with a variety of assistive technology devices that can support students beyond their school years. We’ll also explore effective ways to introduce these options to your students and their families. Many of the devices and strategies we cover will also benefit students in life skills programs\, even if they aren’t yet preparing for transition. \nHighlights include affordable and accessible tools like speech-to-text software\, alternative computer setups\, smart home technology\, 3D printing\, and adaptive gaming. In addition\, resources will be shared to help participants learn where and how to obtain such items\, including sources of funding. \n*All attendees will receive an item made with a 3D-printer to take home with them. \n  \nBackground | Inglis is a non-profit serving individuals with disabilities and older adults in the Greater Pittsburgh region. Inglis Assistive Tech Solutions (IATS) provides goals-based assistive technology services to help increase independence\, improve quality of life\, and support independent living. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | Transition Coordinators/Teachers\, Directors of Special Education\, Life Skills Teachers\, and others interested in AT in the educational context. \nLunch will be provided. \n  \nRegister on Eventbrite\n  \nLearn more about transformED
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/engage-and-explore-assistive-technology-for-transition-age-students/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,transformED (STEAM)
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