Enhancing the “E” in STEM - Arduinos in Action (Feb 2015)

Date: February 25, 2015

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Registration Fee: $45

Registration Deadline: February 20, 2015

Arduinos....Ready to enhance the “E” in STEM? Then this session is meant for you. Participants will be exposed to the Arduino, a mini micro-processor that is being used worldwide for low cost electronics and development. This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to explore the use of Arduino in their   K-12 classrooms to promote STEM education. The session will offer a compelling hands-on learning experience in which persons can experiment and develop an understanding of electronics and programming through the use of Arduinos. Implementation, funding ideas, and resource options will also be discussed. This session is open to all grade levels, content areas and experience is not required.  The session will be led by Dan Alich, an instructor at the Macon Early College High School and inventor of Duinokits (http://www.duinokit.com/) and co-facilitated by Dr. Teresa H. Cowan, Director of The Science House Mountain Satellite Office. Limited to 25 participants. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Cowan, thcowan@ncsu.edu/828.418.0011, ext. 17, or Dan Alich, daniel.alich@macon.k12.nc.us.  Contact hours: 5