January 2018 – OC STEM News & Updates
January 2018
OC STEM Hub – STEM Training
This year, our STEM Implementation Trainings changed slightly to allow for an ongoing cohort of participants to build on the content and experiences of previous meetings. This year we are focusing on Project Based Learning (PBL) and STEM! In the total of the year, we will have six meetings and two coaching and observation [...]
Ecosystem Institute – November 2017
Teams gathered for their last Ecosystem Institute session of the 2017 year! The main focus of this day was Instructional Practices & Teacher Qualifications. Teams had the chance to attend various workshops that demonstrated instructional practices and strategies for teaching. All workshops were circuit-based and adapted to 5 main learning levels: High School – [...]
Ecosystem Institute – October 2017
This session's focus was workforce development, where OC STEM had the opportunity to arrange for six local businesses to host small groups to learn more about their industry. During the site visit, Ecosystem members had the opportunity to learn about the latest industry innovation, work environments and skills that are needed for employment in STEM-based [...]
Expanded Learning Summit at the STEM Factory
Expanded Learning Summit at the STEM Factory The Orange County System of Support for Expanded Learning and Power of Discovery: STEM have partnered together to bring a half day of Professional Development to Expanded Learning Programs. Click on the link above to view additional workshop session descriptions. Join us as we: Networking with Peers Engage [...]
Orange County STEM Hub- Community of Practice
Focus: Resource Sharing The Communities of Practice (CoP) exists to create a peer network for Expanded Learning staff to share promising practices, develop new ideas and learn from each other. Join us as we discuss a variety of STEM Resources available to those in expanded learning programs. Additionally, we will talk about promising practices in [...]
Orange County STEM Hub – Expanded Learning Summit at the STEM Factory
Half Day of STEM Professional Development with opening and closing sessions and workshop sessions available. Register NOW! For more information, check out our Flyer! Friday, April 7, 2017, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Santa Ana, CA Workshop Sessions to include: NGSS and Expanded Learning and Technology Integration - BreakoutEDU! Incorporating Loose Parts into your Expanded [...]
2016 California STEM Symposium
Designing Our Future The 2016 California STEM Symposium brought together thousands of teachers, administrators, students, higher education representatives, program providers, philanthropic representatives and industry representatives to engage them in STEM education by providing strategies and resources for program implementation. OC STEM had the wonderful opportunity to present two sessions at the symposium on October [...]
Orange County STEM Factory
The Orange County STEM HUB invites you to attend the Orange County STEM Factory Professional Development Day! We are looking forward to the Orange County STEM Factory on Friday, November 4, 2016! This is an opportunity for Professional Development geared specifically for Expanded Learning providers. Attendees will get time to network with others, hear from [...]
Communities of Practice #5
Save the date for our last Communities of Practice meeting of the year. Plan to stay after for a hike through the canyon.