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9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Join us for Breakfast at our open house on February 25, 2020 to learn about our new Professional Development programs offered by, The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education.
New Professional Offering in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in your classroom.
We will share how to use games, game-based learning or Immersive technologies in the classroom with Rutgers' Game Research and Immersive Design unit. We'll explain the difference between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, and demonstrate inexpensive phone-based Virtual Reality options, and show some simple board games that can be adapted to a wide variety of topics.
Math Applications in the Classroom:
Struggles with Fractions, Affect and Engagement, Elementary and HS Algebra Science: Technology integration with NGSS, NGSS Assessments
Getting started with Next Generation Science StandardsMaker Education Movement –Design, Creativity & Innovation
Event open to Elementary/ Middle/High School Administrators/Educators
When: February 25, 9:00- 11am
Where: Rutgers New Brunswick campus, Lifelong Learning Center, 3 Rutgers Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Directions and parking information will be sent to registered participants 2 days before the workshop.
Hope to see you there,
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In this workshop, we will learn how to work with Scratch and Makey Makey to create a variety of fun, interactive projects that can be adapted for a variety of purposes. Participants will build a carnival activity using Makey Makey and Scratch.
Cost :$100
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Maker Series
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Learn how to design authentic, engaging and rigorous projects for K-12 that will build student confidence in STEAM content while incorporating maker tools. This session is appropriate for anyone who runs a makerspace and wants to improve teacher buy-in or for any teacher who wants to utilize a space better. We will also discuss proven tips for best practices and assessment tools.
Cost: $100
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Maker Series
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This project guides you through the basics of wiring/soldering the components necessary to make a bluetooth speaker with a rechargeable battery. Additionally, we will provide samples of speaker case designs that could be 3d printed or laser cut and provide resources for you to make your own.
COST: $150 (Includes all materials for a finished product to keep)
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Maker Series
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Do you like to tinker and make, but are intimidated by coding? Learn how to use Arduinos to do just about anything without ever writing a line of code by tapping into the vast amount of open source projects available to anyone. You will learn how to read and design Arduino-specific circuit diagrams, identify and assemble circuit components, and integrate 3D printers and/or laser cutters to produce more effective products. No prior experience necessary. Each attendee will leave with a working product to share with their students.
COST: $135 (Includes 1 complete starter kit valued at $35 and sample 3D prints/Laser cut parts to keep)
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Engage your students with projects that cost less than $2/product and use [mostly] everyday materials. Follow the engineering design process as you partake in design challenges that will have you creatively making and learning about electronics, paper engineering, and chemistry. We will create three different projects and discuss how to integrate STEM concepts and make each appropriate for any grade level.
COST: $120 (Includes class kit for electronics project)
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Mathematics
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Becoming a good problem solver is arguably the ultimate reason for studying mathematics! In this workshop, we discuss the importance of problem-solving, the reasons why some students struggle with it and explore strategies to help students develop this very important skill.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Mathematics
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Lack of motivation and perseverance can greatly impact students’ learning. In this workshop we discuss strategies for increasing students’ active participation and the relationship between autonomy, constructive struggle, and students’ views of themselves as learners.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Mathematics
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In this workshop we examine visualization as a powerful tool to promote conceptual understanding and explore how it can be used to represent and make sense of information in problem solving situations. You will also learn about Bar Model Method, a highly visual tool that can be used to solve arithmetic and algebraic word problems.