January 6-7: Coding in the Elementary Classroom
JAN 6th session for K-2nd / JAN 7th session for 3rd-5th
This session will focus on the basics of teaching coding to students of all ages and exposure levels. We will share engaging activities from teaching binary code to early elementary students, to writing lines of code across grade levels. Learn to help students discover the mystery behind the curtain that is their digital screen.

February 3-4: Celebration STEM
Sessions repeat, choose one
There are so many wonderful STEM pioneers that have encouraged learners around the world to engage in authentic, real world problem solving. Discover scientists, artists, engineers, writers, children, composers, and more who have engaged in STEM practices over the centuries. Learn how to encourage STEM learning and thinking in your students through celebrating STEM. Strategies for planning and hosting a true STEM Exploration Fair, whether it be a single classroom, grade level, school wide, or a virtual event.

March 3-4: Get Out! STEM and the Great Outdoors
Sessions repeat, choose one
STEM is everywhere, so why not take the learning everywhere. In this session we will share strategies for taking your STEM lessons outdoors. Discover how you can show students how to utilize science, math, and engineering skills, along with technology tools in expressing and building their understanding of cross-curricular content through nature.