Teacher Professional Development ORISE workshops equip teachers with innovations to inspire STEM learning
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education offers a variety of STEM opportunities to equip educators with valuable STEM skills and learning experiences. Our K-12 teacher programs allow educators to research alongside our nation’s leading scientists, explore STEM curriculum resources, and strengthen their classroom instruction.
ORISE provides professional development for teachers who will educate the next generation of STEM leaders. STEM teachers from kindergarten through high school, and others interested in the STEM fields, can choose from a number of professional development opportunities that aim to help educators engage their students across a number of STEM disciplines.
Design Thinking Basics (Virtual Session)
Target Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers
In this session, you will learn the basics of the Design Thinking Process and how to apply it in your classroom instruction. Design Thinking teaches innovative problem solving through questioning, feedback, and multiple iterations.
Give Artificial Intelligence a Try (Virtual Session)
Target Audience: 4th-12th Grade Teachers
Most of us, including our students, interact daily with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology without recognizing it. From Netflix recommendations and targeted ads to email filters and Google navigation, AI has become an integral part of our lives. In this professional development, we will explore fun, interactive ways to introduce and define AI technology with students. AI can contain bias and can be used for good or evil. By discussing these issues with students, we will be able to improve their digital literacy and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for navigating through the wealth of information available to them online. No experience or knowledge of AI is necessary for this training.
Digital Breakouts (Virtual Session)
Target Audience: STEM/Technology K-12th Grade Teachers
Digital Breakouts are a fun way to gamify learning! In this session you will learn how to create easy and engaging digital breakouts using Google Forms and Genially that you can use in your in-person or virtual classes for review, practice, and remediation.
ORISE Competitions (Virtual Session)
Target audience: K-12th Grade Teachers
This session will serve as an introduction to the ORISE student and teacher competitions that are available free on the website. Student competitions can be utilized as a class activity or extension opportunity. Join me to learn how to maximize this resource to your benefit. You'll walk away with tips and tricks for helping yourself and your students win amazing prizes!
Intro to Coding and STEM Kits (In-person session)
Target Audience: K-8th Grade Teachers
Don’t be intimidated…no prior experience needed! What is artificial Intelligence? Get your feet wet- with Code.org. Learn what resources are available to educators from Civil Air Patrol. Aerospace Education members of Civil Air Patrol are eligible to receive STEM kits and online curriculum resources at no cost. End the day with hands on activities with Bee Bots and Probots.
Joint Science and Technology Institute West
The Joint Science and Technology Institute West is a two-week, fully-funded, residential STEM research experience for current high school students in the United States. Participants will engage in research projects mentored by Department of Defense, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratory research scientists and other subject matter experts. The purpose of the institute is to inspire and encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, increase STEM literacy, and expose students to the importance of STEM through hands-on, relevant research.