LittleBits, Coding, and Engineering Design! (Grades 3-6)

STEMteachersNYC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that cultivates excellence in STEM teaching and promotes deep understanding and success for students through innovative, teacher-led professional development. Our weekend workshops for teachers are offered during the school year and multi-week workshop intensives occur in the summer. We welcome and encourage teachers from across the globe, the US, and the local New York City area!STEMteachersNYC is registered as a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) provider with the New York State Education Department.STEMteachersNYC delivers professional development workshops for teachers, by teachers, about teaching, since 2011. STEM Teachers of New York City, Inc. (STEMteachersNYC) is an approved CTLE Sponsor (ID#23385), and vendor for the New York City Department of Education (#STE-068881); MTAC Qualified. Pre-service teachers may attend for free.STEMteachersNYC was founded in the summer of 2011 by a group of educators as a teacher-led study, support, and professional development group.  STEMteachersNYC membership has grown at over 30% per year and now stands at over 1,600 members. STEMteachersNYC is an affiliate of the American Modeling Teachers Association.

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Circuits, Coding and Engineering Design for Grades 3-6
Led by: Karen Blumberg, Dave Sharp and Vicki Grisanti
In this workshop, explore a range of hands-on tools for exploring electricity, circuit design and coding for grades 3 - 6. Work with <A HREF="https://littlebits.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">littleBits</A> experts and educators who have experience using affordable classroom kits to inspire creative engineering design challenges that align to the NGSS. Throughout the workshop, participants will learn how to use littleBits, a 21st-century STEM/STEAM hardware tool, to create circuits and learn how to create engineering design projects using the littleBits Invention Cycle to draft original lesson plans. The activities will touch on required NYC science standards such as, electricity travels in a closed circuit (4.1e), and some materials transfer energy better than others (heat and electricity) (4.1c). Take home a littleBits kit you can use right away in your classroom to spark discovery of circuits, coding and design. Teachers of all backgrounds and levels are welcome!
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*Note, this workshop requires a minimum number of participants. In the event there are not enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled, and a refund will be issued.
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$19.99 (Limited # of tickets!)
Email questions to Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org. 
 
Interested in purchasing a series and want an Invoice/Purchase Order Request?
Please note we are currently not accepting invoice requests for our fall weekend workshops. 
 
Please read the FAQs section below carefully before registering.
 
FAQs
Is STEMteachersNYC an approved NYC DOE CTLE Vendor?
Yes. STEMteachersNYC is a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) vendor for the New York City Department of Education (#STE-068881). New York State Teachers will receive a CTLE certificate at the end of the workshop.  (CTLE ID # 23385)
 
Is there nearby lodging?
Yes, Please visit our website at: <A HREF="http://stemteachersnyc.org/lodging/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://stemteachersnyc.org/lodging/</A> to view many possible options.  
 
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Questions about registration or tickets should be addressed to registration@STEMteachersNYC.org.
Questions about invoice/PO issues should be addressed to karen@STEMteachersNYC.org
Questions about our programs should be addressed to chris@STEMteachersNYC.org
 
I am interested in taking more than one workshop. Can I register for multiple workshops?
It depends: Many workshops overlap so look closely at the start and end dates.  Be sure to choose workshops that do not overlap, as reservations are not refundable.  If you need help deciding which workshop fits your needs best, please email Chris (chris@STEMteachersNYC.org).
 
Is the full workshop fee or the balance of the workshop fee refundable? 
Refunds for the balance of the full workshop fee (that is, the full fee minus the reservation fee) must be requested within one (1) week of payment and at least four (4) weeks before the start of the workshop. All such requests must be accompanied by an acceptable, documented explanation. Judgments about acceptability of explanations and documentation, and about whether or not a refund will be issued are at the sole discretion of STEMteachersNYC and are final. Refunds will not include fees charged on the initial payment by Eventbrite, credit cards, and/or banks.
 
Is my reservation/ticket transferrable?
Not without authorization, please contact the STEMteachersNYC Registrar (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org) if you need to transfer your reservation to a different person/name, or if you wish to transfer your reservation to a different workshop.
 
Can I update my reservation information?
Yes, you can update your reservation information.
 
The name on the reservation/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No, please contact the STEMteachersNYC Registrar (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org) to address this.
 
Can I receive college level credits?
No, but you will receive CTLE hours
 
Where can I find more information about STEMteachersNYC? 
Visit our website: <A HREF="http://stemteachersnyc.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://STEM</A><A HREF="http://stemteachersnyc.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TeachersNYC.org</A> or email info@stemteachersnyc.org
 
How can I join STEMteachersNYC?
Click here - it's free! <A HREF="http://stemteachersnyc.org/join/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://stemteachersnyc.org/join/</A> 
Members find out about workshops first and can sign up before others.
 
Please note: We take photographs and record video of our workshops in order to publicize a positive image of science teaching, and of STEMteachersNYC - a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you register, you are agreeing to be photographed and to have your voice and image video-recorded. You are also agreeing to relinquish all your rights to the photographs and video recordings.
If you do not wish to be photographed or video-recorded - you must inform us at check-in. We will take one photograph of your face so that we can erase your image if we happen to catch it by chance during the workshop, and we will do our best to avoid you. We would also appreciate your cooperation in positioning yourself at the edge of the group so as to help us avoid you.
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