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Printer Friendly| Facilitator: | Karen Blumhagen |
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| Date: | March 27, 2025 |
| Time: | 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm MTN |
| Cost: |
No Charge |
| Location: |
Virtual |
| Session Code: | 25-NC-353 |
| Type: | Webinar |
| Focus: | Curriculum Implementation and Pedagogy Science |
Target Audience
Grade 4-6 Teacher
About this Learning Opportunity
Program a rover to explore the surface of Mars with the Programmable Rover Gizmo. Participants will explore basic block coding starting with simple programs using tiles to move the rover forward or backward, make turns, and jump to collect rock samples. Teachers will gain hands-on experience with using the Gizmo and supporting lesson materials. This interactive session will introduce educators to Gizmos resources and provide guidance on planning engaging and effective lessons for their students. For more information and to access Gizmos, email Alberta@explorelearning.com.
This session addresses the LQS competencies
- 2. Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
- 4. Leading a Learning Community
This session addresses the TQS competencies
- 2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
- 3. Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
This learning opportunity is being subsidized through funding from Alberta Education.
About the Facilitator
Karen Blumhagen
Karen Blumhagen is an Implementation Coordinator with ExploreLearning. She has over thirty years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, learning facilitator, and administrator. Karen has observed firsthand the positive impacts of online simulations in student understanding and achievement. For fifteen years, she has used Gizmos to engage her science and math students. Karen is in... Read more »