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In this session, we’ll explore Engineering Design Challenge online modules that can be used by individuals or with a classroom in-person, virtually, or at a distance! Students will learn about the Engineering Design Process and key STEM principles while working to solve a set challenge. This resource is suitable for middle school grades and up! For more events like this: https://engineering.mnsu.edu/teacher-training-institute/
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COMBATING STUDENT STEREOTYPES OF WHO CAN WORK IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FIELDS In this session, educators will explore examples of inclusive pedagogies focused on bolstering students’ developing sense of science identity. Participants will also learn about simple changes they can make to embrace growth mindset culture and support learning for all students. Facilitator: Dr. Kelsey Metzger, University of Minnesota Rochester Guest Facilitators: Dr. Jeff Schinske, Foothill College and Dr. Kimberly Tanner, San Francisco State University. For more events like this: https://engineering.mnsu.edu/teacher-training-institute/
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As leaders in career and technical education, we are the backbone of a strong, well-educated workforce. This year’s theme “A BOLD Vision Beyond 2020” demands that we look towards the horizon and beyond. How do we grow and retain educators in our community? What structures and practices do we need to implement in order to lead innovations in our economies? What gains have we made towards supporting the success of youth and adults from marginalized communities? We know there are forward-thinking educators, workforce and…
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In the current situation of the global pandemic, much of the traditional career education outreach to middle and high school students has been limited or extinct. Therefore, many have needed to get creative. We have done so by offering Virtual Career Exploration events that provides students the opportunity to learn about careers directly from industry professionals, themselves. Join us to learn how we created this by partnering with Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources industry professionals and how you can use…
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In this session, we’ll explore the topics of student anxiety and assessment. We’ll consider ways in which different students may be impacted differently by classroom practices and assessment techniques, and which sources of anxiety instructors may be able to modify with different assessment approaches. For more events like this: https://engineering.mnsu.edu/teacher-training-institute/
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Food Products and Processing Careers require coordination with many different fields. There are many opportunities to be involved in this field from front line employees that handle and prepare food to policymakers who make guidelines on how food can be prepared and handled. Through this activity, students will role-play as Packaging Engineers to design a s’more saving package. Teams will be challenged to design, build, and test packages to protect s’mores as they are transported to the store and ultimately…
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Hundreds of business, agency and education volunteers work together to provide this opportunity for high school students, adult basic education students and various SW MN Workforce Center participants.
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Hundreds of business, agency and education volunteers work together to provide this opportunity for high school students, adult basic education students and various SW MN Workforce Center participants.
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