In this "mini PD," educators will learn to use the PocketLab learning system to augment student engagement in Citizen Science. Empower your students with data tools and processes that mirror the work of professional scientists, and learn how to operate Gizmo's own classroom set of sensors, available through our Lending Library program. Participants will also receive their own PocketLab Thermo comparative temperature probe to use in classroom activities.
The workshop will consist of (2) one-hour live sessions on Zoom, and an individual research and reflection assignment (approx. 3 hours) to be completed between the two meetings. Zoom sessions will be recorded; however live attendance at the Zoom meetings is required in order to receive a materials kit and to be eligible for PD credit (see below).
Workshop Meeting Dates:
Thursday, February 2 | 4:30-5:30PM PT
Thursday, February 9 | 4:30-5:30PM PT
This workshop is the second of a three-part professional development series - Citizen Science and Pocket Labs. These workshops are adaptively designed for K-12 educators of any subject who are looking to integrate student-centered, project-based STEM learning opportunities in their classroom. Educators who complete all three workshops in the series are eligible to register for a professional development credit through the University of Idaho. (Information about obtaining a credit will be provided during the workshop.) Workshops meet Thursday evenings from 4:30-5:30pm PT, on Zoom.
To learn more and register for the other two workshops in the series, click on the links below:
Introduction to Citizen Science - December 8 & 15, 2022
Citizen Science in Non-Science Disciplines - April 13 & 20, 2023
Cost: $110*
*Idaho Public Educators (including public/charter school teachers & staff, public library workers & non-profit/after-school program personnel) are automatically eligible for a $100 scholarship through the Idaho STEM Action Center. Select the option for "Idaho Public Educator" at check-out.
| Out-of-State / Private Educator | $110.00 |
| Idaho Public Educator | $10.00 |