Gizmo’s Summer Institutes of Learning are designed for individuals and teams of all experience levels, across all content areas, who are looking to further develop their student-centered education practice in schools, libraries, museums, makerspaces, and other education settings.
We encourage you to gather a team (two or more colleagues) from your organization or community, and join us!
We encourage you to gather a team (two or more colleagues) from your organization or community, and join us!
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Listen to what Principal Bryan Kelly
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Thank you STEM Action Center for your continued support of Gizmo’s Innovative Educator Program! |
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If a scholarship is needed, please fill out a scholarship application first.
For formal and community educators alike
In all of the workshops you will experience:
In all of the workshops you will experience:
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Understand planning, documentation, and assessment strategies for successful Implementation of maker learning experiences in your classroom Harness the power of iterative learning, feedback, and self-reflection for student-centered-learning |
Finish this 2-week summer training with developed activities for your new school year, mentoring for implementation the year going forward, and new relationships with other educators. Co-think with educators during week one and with students and educators both during week two. "It was a neat opportunity for personal reflection and great to learn from and meet other educators in the community."
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Co-think with students about how they learn Connect students to STEAM careers Earn 3-6 Professional Development Credits Be able to Co-think with Gizmo’s Innovative Educators as you integrate projects into your classroom |
Ready to incorporate more making into your classroom? Gain hands-on experiences with low- and high-tech materials.
This PD will provide you with the confidence and experiences to do maker-centered projects using common materials, electronics, 3D printing, Inkscape, and various other inexpensive materials and equipment. Prior making is not required. If you have experience, we will meet you where you are. Create your own mobile maker cart that fits the needs of your classroom. Monday - Friday July 12th - July 23rd 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM $1500 Scholarships available Meet The Facilitators |
It’s time to power up and include gaming in your toolbox!
This PD will expose you to the power in games that can challenge the student to think critically and creatively to solve complex problems while developing new strategies to go to the next level. Play games, make games, and strategize with Dr. Lindsey Portnoy, author of Game On Brain On, and Tammie Schrader, Regional Science Coordinator for ESD 101. Bring gaming into your classroom! Monday - Friday August 9th - August 20th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM $1500 Scholarships available |
And there’s more!!!
Once educators complete the Summer Institute of Learning, they have more opportunities to continue as reflective practitioners:
1) Gizmo’s Innovative Educators are available for the 2021-2022 school year to co-think with participants as they integrate the project they designed and tested during the Summer Institute of Learning.
2) Participants are encouraged to continue co-thinking in a community of practice remotely in the Gizmo Think Tank. Gizmo’s Innovative Educators will host a monthly STEAM Hub remotely and offer practitioners of student-centered education an opportunity to connect and share knowledge with one another.
Once educators complete the Summer Institute of Learning, they have more opportunities to continue as reflective practitioners:
1) Gizmo’s Innovative Educators are available for the 2021-2022 school year to co-think with participants as they integrate the project they designed and tested during the Summer Institute of Learning.
2) Participants are encouraged to continue co-thinking in a community of practice remotely in the Gizmo Think Tank. Gizmo’s Innovative Educators will host a monthly STEAM Hub remotely and offer practitioners of student-centered education an opportunity to connect and share knowledge with one another.
