Professional Development

Preview STEAM I

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STEAM is a problem-solving, inquiry-driven approach that engages learners holistically in projects that are rigorous in content and processes.

This course begins with an overview of STEAM pedagogy and culminates in teams designing and teaching cross-curricular games using the process they will bring to students.

  • STEAM Ignites Learners' EnergyMore than an acronym. Not just a lesson. What makes this teaching and learning approach effective? Explore how art and science standards align and why creativity is essential in all STEAM careers.
  • Unplugged Coding: Demystify coding. Create storytelling algorithms. Use visual patterns for tangible storytelling. 
  • Game Challenges: Understand games as systems. Explore game structures and types. Collaboratively design a learning game.
  • Design Cross-Curricular Games: Identify cross curricular standards for STEAM games. Design games that address relevant issues.

STEAM energizes schools and rekindles the joy of learning!

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Preview Essential Questions from Unit 1
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Open to download resource. Each unit in a creatED course opens with Essential Questions. These help to lay the framework and spark participants' thinking for what they will be trained on during this section. This is a preview of Essential Questions from Unit 1. If this course is not within your Dashboard, contact your local creatED Manager to learn more.
Preview Reflections and Next Steps from Unit 1
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Open to download resource. Each unit in a creatED course closes with Reflection Questions. These help to round out the unit participants were just trained on to spark their thinking on next steps and how they will put these concepts into practice. This is a preview of Reflection Questions from Unit 1. If this course is not within your Dashboard, contact your local creatED Manager to learn more.
Preview Excerpted Article from Unit 1
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Open to download resource. This preview of an article excerpted from Unit 1 provides a peek into some of the content shared during this course. If this course is not within your Dashboard, contact your local creatED Manager to learn more.