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Transforming Your Classroom from "Sit and Get" to "Make and Do"

Cooksey/Henrickson (#272)

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 8/3/2016 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 8/3/2016 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 4
Agency Contact: Kaye Henrickson
Agency Assistant: Jen Lorenz 6087864840
Schedule:
Location Facility Date Time Notes
CESA #4
923 East Garland Street
West Salem, WI 54669 		Leavitt Room 8/10/2016 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Registration and light breakfast begins at 8:30am; lunch is served at 11:30am.
CESA #4
923 East Garland Street
West Salem, WI 54669 		Discovery Room 8/11/2016 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Registration and light breakfast begins at 8:30am; lunch is served at 11:30am.
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In this two-day workshop, educators will...

  1. understand the relevance of constructionism (making) in the classroom.

  2. explore opportunities for providing making projects in the classroom, including developing criteria for what makes a good project (experience the BreakoutEDU maker/team building trend sweeping the nation)

  3. experience hands-on application of maker activities

    • What is fabrication? (Maker kit activity:  Build a better phone) *Note: Participants will take their Maker kit home.

    • What is programming?  (Spark Programming activity:  using Scratch code to program a game)

    • What is robotics?  (LEGO® MindStorms activity: color sorter)

  4. explore community partnership potential (i.e. town boards, parks and recreation entities, manufacturing and industry leaders)

  5. create assessments (both formative and summative) to evaluate both student progress and STEM-based initiative effectiveness

This workshop is TEACH 2.0 grant eligible!

This workshop is also offered at a discounted rate as it is partially funded by the CESA Foundation Grant. Two (2) Graduate Credits available through Viterbo University.

ALL POLICIES APPLY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE INDIVIDUAL EVENT DETAILS.


Participant Cancellation Policy: You must contact CESA 4 to cancel attendance one week prior to the scheduled event unless otherwise stated in the individual event details. CESA 4 will only provide full refund of registration fees depending on individual circumstances. Refunds depend upon the ability of CESA 4 to cancel any financial obligations created by the registration such as meals, materials, etc. CESA 4 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot.


Dietary Restrictions: Because of the number of meals served, number of ingredients used, and food product changes from vendors, we cannot guarantee dietary restrictions as indicated in a user's myQuickReg profile will be accommodated. Participants with dietary restrictions such as food allergies should plan to bring their own refreshments.


Weather Conditions: If a workshop has been cancelled due to weather conditions, every effort will be made to reschedule the workshop. If weather conditions are questionable, please call CESA 4 Voice Mail at (608) 786-4800; Toll Free (800) 514-3075. A message will be posted regarding workshop weather cancellations.


Additional Accommodations: If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated.


CESA 4 IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.