Professional Learning
Our learner-centered workshops build knowledge, strategies, and confidence in teaching engineering and computer science. Engage with our Professional Learning team in hands-on explorations of the PreK-8 curricular resources and pedagogical frameworks that define high-quality engineering and computer science education.
If you are interested in hosting an Introductory Workshop or Teacher Educator Institute at your location, complete our Workshop Interest Form or contact [email protected]. View our Webinars & Workshops calendar for upcoming EiE and YES professional learning opportunities.
Professional Learning Offerings
Offering | Audience | Overview |
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Introductory Workshop | Educators | Prepares educators to implement YES and EiE curricula |
Teacher Educator Institute | Professional learning providers | Prepares educators to facilitate YES and EiE professional learning workshops |
Webinars | Anyone | Short sessions on various topics |
Introductory Workshop
This full-day, learner-driven workshop introduces you to the concepts of engineering and computer science and prepares you to facilitate YES and EiE units with your students. You will experience a full unit as a learner, then reflect on curriculum structure, pedagogy, and instructional strategies from an educator’s perspective.
You will leave this workshop:
- Prepared to teach any YES and EiE unit with your learners.
- Familiar with the benefits of engaging learners in engineering practices.
- Confident that you can implement open-ended engineering and computer science challenges with your learners.
Teacher Educator Institute
This 3-day institute prepares you to facilitate YES and EiE professional learning workshops to support teachers in your school, district, or state. You will experience engineering and computer science lessons as a learner, consider pedagogical approaches as an educator, and reflect on facilitation strategies as a workshop facilitator.
You will leave this workshop:
- Prepared to facilitate immersive, active YES and EiE workshops for teachers.
- Prepared to educate others about the structure, components, and pedagogy of YES and EiE curricula.