Computer Science Week
Did you know that the week of December 7th is Computer Science Week?
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Did you know that the week of December 7th is Computer Science Week?
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CT STEM OST Provider Feature Girl Scouts of Connecticut is part of the national organization Girl Scouts of America. As one of the best known out of school time providers, active in Connecticut, and a long history building programs to support leadership, teamwork, and learning for girls, many of us are familiar with their programming. […]
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Engineering Mindset #3: Children investigate the properties and uses of materials Exploring the Properties and Uses of Materials Our lives are filled with all sorts of lovely inventions that meet our needs with ease. We have lights, computers, tools to make projects easier. But how often do you pause to consider where they came from? […]
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Technovation Online Design Challenges Over three hour-long sessions this fall with Technovation, you’ll become an expert in leading engineering design challenges online that help students develop engineering mindsets: 1) use the engineering design process; 2) envision multiple solutions; 3) evaluate and iterate; 4) persist and learn from failure; and 5) work in teams. Get ready […]
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How Do You Solve a Problem? Engineering Mindset #2: Children use a specific problem-solving process: Our lives are filled with all sorts of lovely inventions that meet our needs with ease. We have lights, computers, tools to make projects easier. But how often do you pause to consider where they came from? And if a […]
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Thinking Like Engineers We’re starting a new series focused on STEM Learning (Science Technology Engineering & Math) in out of school time programming.
Read More A three-part webinar series presented by Dr. Christine Cunningham & Shannon McManus
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Provides All Students Access to Free High Quality, High Impact Resources to Accelerate Learning and Advance Equity The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced the launch of the CT Learning Hub, a free centralized platform to provide students, teachers, and families with universally available, multilingual, quality content in order to advance equitable access […]
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These intensive sessions blend fun, engaging content with a richer, more in-depth exploration of the most challenging issues facing after school program staff. Join us as we go deep, building reflective practice and making best practices and inspiring ideas into realistic, feasible changes to your programs. Build expertise and skill that will translate into improved […]
Read More TGIFriyays! After school professionals will come together with context experts in a friendly and engaging conversation about one key area of after school program quality. Explore tools and strategies, try new activities and games, share ideas, and network with colleagues. Join us for Fun Fridays, and leave inspired and equipped to make your program shine! […]
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