GNO STEM empowers math and science teachers with classroom tools and training through free, quality professional development. Our workshops offer strategies and methodologies that can improve and motivate hands-on, minds-on STEM learning in the classroom.

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2023 Summer Teacher Professional Development

 

GNO STEM & GIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR 3RD - 12TH GRADE EDUCATORS
Tuesday, June 6 - Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 8 AM - 4 PM
University of New Orleans

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a cloud-based geospatial platform enabling individuals to create and share maps, apps, and map services with 200 inquiry-based lesson plans in 3-12 math, science, social science, English, coding, and computer science. This 2-day workshop is designed to train educators in cutting-edge technology for STEM project-based learning to engage their students inside and outside of the classroom.

A $200 stipend is available for 2-day attendance. Space is limited!

REGISTER HERE.

 

GNO STEM & LIGO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30, 2023 | 8:30 AM - 4 PM
University of New Orleans & LIGO, Livingston, LA

Join LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) instructors as we learn about, Light, Color, Sound and Waves through experimentation. Delve into what the standards say about Light, and learn how color is dependent on the frequencies of the light, as well as your own perception. This week-long workshop will include 2 days at UNO and 3 days at the Livingston facility (a portion of mileage to/from Livingston will be reimbursed for the 3-day training). Plus, participating teachers will be eligible to receive subsidized field trip opportunities for their students to visit the LIGO facility in the 2023-24 school year.

Please note: As per LIGO policies, teachers must either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR have a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of start of the workshop.

Also note: This is an in-person version of the 2021 virtual teacher workshop, so many of the activities will overlap.

A $500 stipend will be provided to teachers who complete the 5-day workshop.

Space is limited! REGISTER HERE.

 

GNO STEM ENGINEERING, CIRCUITRY, CODING AND GRANT WRITING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS
Tuesday, July 11 - Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 9 AM - 3 PM
University of New Orleans

During this 2-day PD, teachers will be trained to use various STEM tools such as Makey Makey, Sphero BOLT, littleBits coding, LED projects, and will complete an unplugged design project. The session will also focus on grant writing identifying available funding opportunities and best practices for writing grants.

A $200 stipend is available for 2-day attendance. Space is limited!

REGISTER HERE.

 

GNO STEM & CODE.ORG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR K-5 TEACHERS
July 25, 2023| 8 AM – 3:30 PM
University of New Orleans

Designed to be fun and engaging, Code.org’s Computer Science Fundamentals workshop shows K-5 teachers how to blend online and "unplugged" non-computer activities into their lessons to teach students computational thinking, programming concepts and digital citizenship. It also teaches critical thinking and problem solving, fostering collaboration, curiosity and creativity.

A $100 stipend is available for K-5 teachers. REGISTER HERE.

 

For more information regarding teacher PD, contact: cathie.smith@gnostem.org