Defined Learning Professional Development

Jul 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time  

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The future of education is project based learning. Defined puts the power of education and decision-making directly into the student’s hands, as they explore practical lesson application through real-world scenarios. Used by thousands of teachers across America, Defined Learning provides a way for educators to easily incorporate interdisciplinary hands-on projects into existing curriculums and lessons.
Future-Ready Teaching: Empowering Oklahoma Educators with Hands-On Computer Science & STEM Projects
 
Dear Educator,
 
In collaboration with CSTA Oklahoma, join Defined Learning for an engaging Computer Science and STEM professional development session. Tailored to Oklahoma educators, this workshop will introduce participants to Defined Learning's project-based learning (PBL) units. These units are aligned to the new OK Computer Science standards and feature hands-on projects based on real-world STEM careers designed to help students acquire critical skills necessary for success in the modern workforce. Register here!
 
What to Expect:
During this session, educators will:
  • Gain hands-on experience with Defined Learning’s PBL units, engaging directly with the materials and tasks that students would tackle.
  • Learn about the comprehensive range of resources available through Defined Learning, discovering how to integrate these effectively into their teaching strategies.
  • Explore the alignment of Defined Learning’s Computer Science courses with Oklahoma's new standards, ensuring that the educational content meets state educational criteria.
Key Benefits:
  • Acquire cutting-edge educational tools to create an engaging and compliant learning environment.
  • Expand your teaching toolkit with projects that not only prepare students for future career challenges but also adhere strictly to state standards.
  • Network with fellow educators and exchange ideas on implementing state-aligned PBL in the classroom.
Session Details:
  • Date: Tuesday, July 30th or Wednesday, July 31st (please choose 1 session)
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: Tulsa Tech - Riverside Campus: 801 E 91st St, Tulsa, OK 74132; Building F, Room 201
  • What to Bring: Please come prepared with a device capable of connecting to the internet.
  • Arrival: We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to settle in as the session will start promptly.
  • Food and Drink: Lunch will be provided for all attendees.
Don’t miss this transformative professional development event, register today!
 
Defined Learning is provided at no cost to all public schools in Oklahoma through our partnership with the OSDE. Click here to learn more about this partnership.
Organizers
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Melissa Bullen
mabullen@okcps.org
4054790499