Programs in advanced manufacturing, coding, robotics, and more
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FL – Florida Institute of Technology is offering two unique and powerful summer education experiences for Florida high school teachers where participants can enhance their instruction with hands-on learning and STEM-based principles .
The five-day program will be held simultaneously June 3-7 (checkout June 8) on or near the Florida Institute of Technology campus in Melbourne.
The cost is $3,250 per person, including housing and meals. A meal-only package costs $3,000 per person.
“Florida Tech is a leader in both STEM education and experiential learning, and we are excited to leverage these two strengths into memorable and impactful programs for teachers in the Sunshine State.” said Munevver Subasi, Vice President for Academic Affairs. Look at the program.
FutureCraft Educator Workshop: This immersive program, hosted by the university's Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design, is designed to bring advanced manufacturing, coding, robotics, and the ethical use of AI into education settings. Tailored to give educators skills, knowledge and confidence. Educational practice.
It's ideal for secondary science teachers, educational technology enthusiasts, and educators looking to bring more hands-on, project-based learning into their classrooms.
Participants will not only learn the basics of programming, but also learn how to engage students in interactive problem-solving activities. Learn not only about advanced manufacturing, but also how to incorporate these skills into your curriculum to increase your students' creativity and technical understanding.
They will learn about the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and how to responsibly introduce AI concepts and their ethical use to students.
FutureCosmos Educator Workshop: Sponsored by the Florida Institute of Technology's Ortega Telescope Team (telescope pictured above), this immersive workshop invites educators to incorporate space science, astrophotography, data analysis, and interpretation into their own teaching. Tailored to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to infuse. Educational practice.
This is ideal for secondary science teachers, astronomy enthusiasts, and educators looking to enrich their classrooms with hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences centered around space science.
Participants will embark on a celestial journey into astronomy and astrophysics with engaging ways to engage students, including interactive stargazing sessions, problem-solving activities, and exploration of archived/public observational data that anyone can download and process. experience.
They will be exposed to astrophotography and use data analysis with hands-on experience interpreting astronomical datasets.
Brevard Public Schools Board of Education Chairman Matt Sussin said participants in the university's first STEM workshop last year saw immediate and long-term benefits.
“Florida Tech has put together an incredible, unique summer STEM teacher development program for Florida educators,” Sussin said.
“After seeing metrics-based results from educators who participated last year and implemented the program in their classrooms, and hearing positive feedback from administrators, teachers, and students, STEM teachers across the state chose Florida Tech It is imperative that we continue to take advantage of it. We have an opportunity in 2024.”
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