STEM Academy Supports Local Educators in Enhancing STEM Education, Inspiring Next Generation of Problem-Solvers, Innovators and Scientific Thinkers-
WHAT: On Wednesd
During this immersive professional development experience, participating educators will explore best practices for implementing innovative STEM curricula that prepare students to be effective problem solvers and lifelong learners. During a series of interactive sessions, attendees will experience instructional strategies that promote STEM skill building, experience new digital tools and resources supporting STEM instruction, and prepare action steps for implementing STEM practices. In addition, participants will examine data about future STEM opportunities in Iowa so they can build their own STEM strategy. The Academy will be led by a Discovery Education expert with extensive experience partnering with districts and schools to transform teaching and learning and create a culture of STEM.
Discovery Education is the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms and a division of Discovery Communications whose networks include Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Science Channel.
For more information on Discovery Education’s STEM Academies, visit http://www.discoveryeducation.
WHO: Jonathan Gerlach, National Consultant for STEM Education Initiatives, Discovery Education
Educators and administrators from across the Quad Cities
WHEN: Wednesday, March 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Putnam Museum and Science Center, The Board Room
1717 W. 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
CONTACT: Shawnee Cohn, Discovery Education
shawnee_cohn@discovery.com, 240-662-2661
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital content for K-12, transforming teaching and learning with award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, professional development, and the largest professional learning community of its kind. Serving 3 million educators and over 30 million students, Discovery Education’s services are in half of U.S. classrooms, over 40 percent of all primary schools in the UK, and more than 50 countries. Discovery Education partners with districts, states and like-minded organizations to captivate students, empower teachers, and transform classrooms with customized solutions that increase academic achievement. Discovery Education is powered by Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one nonfiction media company in the world. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
