Objectives

encourage collaboration

Engineering and Engineering Technology STEM Educator Workshop encourages collaboration between engineering educators and STEM workforce professionals. 

increase workforce

Professional development will cover the pedagogically supported foundations for teaching engineering and technology-related techniques. STEM teachers will use these skills to increase student retention and success and to increase the STEM workforce.

increase teaching abilities

This workshop is an opportunity for STEM educators to improve their teaching abilities through hands-on practice and seminars addressing different topics.

Previous event – February 22, 2024

When: Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where:
 Virtual 
Who:
 STEM Educators

Seminar Title: Winter STEM Educator Workshop | Education in the Age of AI: Making the most of AI in the Classroom

Seminar Description:

In this session we will discuss what’s going on under the hood of generative AI, including large-language models like ChatGPT. Valerie Lockhart will share tips and tricks for using AI in your classroom, and introduce you to student-facing curricula that takes AI out of the realm of the unknown and into its role as an incredibly helpful tool.

Valerie Lockhart currently serves as Executive Director of Code Savvy and is the Founder of the Minnesota Women in Tech. She is passionate about individualism and universal design, and likes to spend her time helping people and communities learn how to leverage technology and media to become more self-sufficient and successful.

Professional Development hours will be available.