Time to bring some precision to your STEM curriculum with laser cutting, a creative and engaging medium students can utilize to bring computer-generated designs to life. Join us to learn about laser cutting using Universal Laser Systems models, as well as basic laser machine operation and recommendations for selecting a unit for your classroom.
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Sticker making and paper craft aren’t just for professional artists; educators and students alike can dip their toes into this creative pursuit using Silhouette Studio and Silhouette cutters.
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Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop.
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Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop.
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Join your fellow curious creators as we visit the C-U Community Fab Lab, an education-centered makerspace on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. During our tour, Fab Lab staff will introduce the tools they offer alongside the projects, curricula, and learning outcomes they utilize to structure their educational programs and classes.
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For our inaugural episode, we’re welcoming Dr. Kristen Brynteson from NIU to discuss her university’s STEAM Program. Later, Sarah Phelps highlights LTC resources for sparking STEM learning year-round.
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Are you an educator interested in incorporating practical maker applications into your classroom teaching? This session will provide hands-on experience and guidance on how to bring maker activities to the classroom, giving teachers the tools they need to help students develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
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You’ve got the lessons. You’ve got the pathways. Now, it’s time to consider the (maker)space you’ll need to bring so many of your hands-on STEM learning goals to life.
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Teach your students to design for the future by adding 3D printing to your curriculum!
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Join us for an informative, hands-on session where we’ll explore the basics of 3D printers and 3D printing. During this 6-hour workshop, we’ll dive deep into the fundamentals of 3D printing, including the software needed for successful printing, the best printer models for education, best practices for planning a 3D printing space, and some curriculum integration essentials. 3D printing has SO many real-world, practical applications and can be easily integrated at any grade level and across the curriculum. Come see how with one of Illinois’ educational 3D printing experts!
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