Wayne RESA

Unless otherwise noted, all workshops will be held in the main building at Wayne RESA.

Coding provides students with opportunities to think logically and to problem

solve with a purpose. It also encourages collaboration and communication as they work together toward common goals. Learn how to make coding fun for your students by using unplugged activities, digital resources, and robots. Explore free tools, techniques, and ideas to inspire fun and creativity with programming.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020, from 4:30-8:00 pm

Cost: $25

SCECH: 3

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Join us for this introductory session on using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and explore the fundamental concepts behind using maps and geographic data in your classroom. Discover strategies for using GIS to support instruction, discussion, and student engagement as they learn new ways to share information and tell stories.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020, from 4:00-8:00 pm

Cost: $25

SCECH: 3

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Makerspaces encourage teachers to develop interactive opportunities for students as they develop products for a wide range of purposes and audiences. In this two-day series, participants will discover ways to inspire active storytellers through digital media that tap into multiple literacies to create meaning. Participants will explore green screens and sop animation, eBook creations, and more. All participants will receive a stop animation starter kit and The Green Screen Maker Space Project Book. The intended audience for this course is K-12 educators.

Wednesday, March 19, 2020, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $60

SCECH: 5

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*This workshop is being held at the Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) in Taylor.

Encourage creativity and innovation in your classroom through the introduction of design thinking and engineering principles. Learn how students can work collaboratively to generate ideas, design solutions to problems, organize ideas, test designs and assess failures. Participate in hands-on activities to help your students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for their future.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020, from 4:30-8:00 pm

Cost: $25

SCECH: 3

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A PLAYDATE is a new kind of conference event. NO presenters. NO agenda. Just PLAYing.

Think about the last time you attended an ed-tech professional learning event. Oftentimes we leave full of new knowledge and a list overflowing with new apps, programs, and skills to try out. However, once we return to the "real world" we lack the time and support to actually try out these new tools. At PLAYDATEs, educators from around the area join together for a few hours and just play. They work together to learn about ed-tech apps, programs, and tools with one another. There are no presenters, no experts, and no agenda. Simply time to play, tinker and explore all at no cost thanks to the REMC Association.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 8:00 am-3:00 pm.

Cost: FREE

SCECH: 6

Register here to attend the PLAYDATE at Wayne RESA or at a different location in the state.

Instructional Technology & Library Consultant

bowlinj@resa.net • @jlbowling • 734-334-1545