STEM Series: Minecraft EDU and the Esports Movement Tue. November 29, 2022 | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm | $40 Join us for this workshop, which will introduce you to the burgeoning world of esports and give you the solid foundation needed to start a program at your school. Along the way, you’ll learn why esports are beneficial to students, how to get your club or team started, and how an esports coach can be successful (even without heavy gaming experience). We’ll also provide demonstrations of some of today’s most popular esports games as well as connect you with model schools that already have flourishing esports programs in place. Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Tynker Hour of Code- Coding Cup PD Tue. November 29, 2022 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Free In this FREE 60-minute webinar, explore Tynker’s brand-new collaborative coding experience that lets students control their own soccer team! In this webinar, educators will create their Tynker classrooms, enhance their own soccer skills with Tynker, compete in matches, and discover more CSEdWeek activities! Daniel Rezac Senior Education Partnerships Lead, Tykner Additional Details
Media Literacy & Digital Tattoos: Growing Up in a Digital Age Tue. November 29, 2022 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | $40 Learning to spot fake news and untrustworthy sources is only one element of media literacy. Join us for this workshop to learn about the rest, as well as discover best practices for teaching media literacy to all students. Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
