The Greater New Orleans STEM Initiative empowers K-12 teachers to enhance and motivate hands-on, minds-on STEM learning in the classroom by providing classroom tools, strategies and methodologies through quality, standards-based professional development.
GNO STEM helps educators create learning opportunities where students discover how to discuss and communicate ideas, listen and work with others, and think like scientists while developing foundational skills that fuel their curiosity, interest, and success in STEM.
SeaPerch
Feburary 1 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
For Middle and High School Teachers
Build an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and engage your students in inquiry-based learning with real-world applications! SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that introduces basic engineering and science concepts and fosters key 21st century skills including critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity in an in- or out-of-school setting. Stipend available.
Location: GNO STEM
BeyondReality@UNO
June 17-18 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
For Middle and High School Teachers
Virtual Reality Labs Professional Development:
Bring Virtual Reality to your students! BeyondReality@UNO is a VR Maker Space that allows your students to use VR tools to enhance learning.
BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS:
- 2 VR labs for your students – Density and Materials
- Teachers can bring students to VR maker space or use equipment at their schools
- Follow-up hands-on labs
- Enhance classroom instruction with VR experience
Location: University of New Orleans
$200 Stipend Offered