New online PD course from NYSCI –Â Available beginning January 2017
Teaching STEM Through Art and Design with Noticing Tools™  PD is an easy way to empower your teachers to bring 21st century learning to their classrooms. This course is ideal for educators in grades 3 – 8 who teach mathematics, art, science, technology, ELA or STEM/STEAM. The course will run from January 9 through February 6,2017.
This new course uses the innovative, pedagogical approach of Design-Make-Play to help teachers integrate art and design into their STEM curriculums, sparking creativity and interdisciplinary learning. Teachers learn how to use hands-on design activities and NYSCI’s Noticing Tools™, a groundbreaking suite of iPad apps, to empower their students to make mathematical and scientific discoveries. They will discover how to integrate storytelling with STEM, and how to emphasize core science and mathematical concepts as students design and create expressive works. The course will also demonstrate how digital art and design projects can support Common Core Mathematics Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
The course is entirely online and do-at-your-own-pace. New content will be released each week during the 4 weeks of the course but there are no deadlines between the start and end date. Content includes videos, readings, discussion forums, and engaging iPad based activities that participants can try at home. The course is designed to take 10-14 hours to complete, and certificates are available upon course completion.
Advantages of Teaching STEM Through Art and Design with Noticing Tools PD include:
Flexible Schedule — The self-paced sessions of this online course mean that educators can explore and learn at their own pace.
Hands-On Learning — Teachers learn by making creative and delightful projects using NYSCI’s Noticing Tools™, a groundbreaking suite of iPad apps.
Innovative Techniques — Educators learn methods and projects to foster 21st century skills in their classrooms.
Expertise — Learn and grow with a community of practice, facilitated and supported by NYSCI experts.
Standards Alignment — Projects use standards-aligned lesson plans
Noticing Tools iPad apps are available FREE on the App Store and through the Volume Purchase Program for educational institutions.
The course runs from January 7 – February 9, 2017, so register today to reserve your spot! Registration deadline is January 1, 2017.  Cost is $99 per participant, and educators should have access to at least a few iPads to take best advantage of the course.
Register today to reserve your spot, and we look forward to seeing you in the course!