Professional Development Workshop

AUDIENCE: Middle and high school science curriculum coordinators, teachers and coaches; special education coordinators, teachers and coaches; and administrators.

This workshop is a partnership between Stroud Water Research Center and the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). Participants can receive ACT 48 hours.

COST: Free attendance and ACT 48 hours for CCIU subscribers (Chester County public school district employees); non-subscribers (all other participants) must pay a registration fee if they want ACT 48 hours.

Are you looking for new resources to engage 21st century learners? Do you use PA Core academic standards in Environment & Ecology, and in Science, Technology, & Engineering? Participants will explore new technological tools to support student learning about watersheds, stream health, and water quality. Resources featured in this workshop include the WikiWatershed.org toolkit and the Water Quality mobile app.

Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops and mobile devices. Laptops will also be provided. Participants will need to purchase the Water Quality App for their device:

• For Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch)
• For Android devices (phones and tablets)

There is a related workshop, Model My Watershed: 21st Century Tools, in the morning. Participants staying for both the morning and afternoon sessions will only have 30 minutes for lunch. It is recommended to pack a lunch.