Introductory Program
Program objectives:
- Show how computational thinking supports theory and experimentation in scientific inquiry.
- Introduce computational tools (modeling and simulation) as a way to develop understanding of complex scientific concepts.
- Emphasize the need to encourage students to consider careers in science and technology
Workshop logistics
- Dates:
February 28,2009
Two Saturday follow-up sessions during the school year - Location: PSC offices in Oakland (300 S. Craig Street)
Criteria for teachers
- Current high school science or math teacher (Math and science teachers from the same school strongly encouraged to apply)
- Open to innovative teaching methods
- Computer-literate; prior experience with Excel helpful
- Willing to share new skills with other teachers in district
- Willing to help plan and lead subsequent workshops
Teachers will receive
- Training from teachers experienced in using modeling and visualization tools
- Support as they use the tools in their classrooms
- Act 48 credits
- Professional development as a peer mentor
- Stipend of $400/summer program plus $50/Saturday session
- Lunch and parking each day
Teachers are expected to
- Attend each workshop session (summer workshop week plus follow-up sessions through the school year each semester)
- Use at least one model, simulation or visualization during the 2008-09 school year
- Act as mentors and possibly teachers for subsequent workshop classes
For more information
- Contact Cheryl Begandy, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
412.268.5129 or begandy@psc.edu.
Advanced Program
Program objectives:
- Build on CAST introductory program to how computational thinking supports theory and experimentation in scientific inquiry.
- Build experience using computational tools (modeling and simulation) to develop understanding of complex scientific concepts.
- Emphasize the need to encourage students to consider careers in science and technology.
Workshop logistics
- Dates:
February 28, 2009
- Location: PSC offices in Oakland (300 S. Craig Street)
Criteria for teachers
- Completed CAST Introductory Workshop (2006 or 2007)
- Willingness to share new skills with other teachers in district
- Willingness to help plan and lead subsequent workshops
Teachers will receive
- Training from teachers experienced in using modeling and visualization tools
- Support as they use the tools in their classrooms
- Act 48 credits
- Professional development as a peer mentor
- Stipend of $200
- Lunch and parking each day
Teachers are expected to
- Attend each workshop session
- Bring own laptop, if possible
- Use at least one model, simulation or visualization during the 2008-09 school year
- Act as mentors and possibly teachers for subsequent workshop classes
For more information
- Contact Cheryl Begandy, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
412.268.5129 or begandy@psc.edu.