Professional Development

Explore CESTEM's hands-on and engaging STEM Education Professional Development Opportunities.

Hands-on workshops
PK-12 STEM Education Conference
Informal Training & One-on-One Consultations
Sandbox Sessions
Design Your Own PD
Team Meeting Space

Want to be notified of upcoming PD opportunities?

Starlab Planetarium System

Learn to operate CESTEM's Starlab Planetarium System, including setup, projector operation, and use of the projection cylinders. Completion of this training is required to borrow the Starlab from CESTEM.

Grades: K-12
Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 5 - 8 pm
Location: Sayed Hall
Credit: 0.3 CEUs
Fee: $15.00
Register by September 13: bit.ly/cestem009-27

SeaPerch New Coaches Workshop

Participants will work together to build a SeaPerch ROV from start to finish, just as they will with their student teams. While supplies last, schools new to SeaPerch whose representative completes the training will receive one ROV kit to use with their team (limit one kit per school).

Grades: 6-12
Date: Friday and Saturday, 9/18 & 9/19
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm (f); 8:30 am - 1 pm (s)
Location: CESTEM
Credit: 1.0 CEUs
Fee: FREE
Register by September 16: bit.ly/cestem010-27

Creating Curriculum-Aligned Games with CESTEM's Jeopardy System

Learn to create and customize Jeopardy-style games using CESTEM's Jeopardy System. Participants will build curriculum-aligned review games, explore applications such as Family STEM Nights, and learn to set up, operate, and export games for use with the system's clickers and scoreboard.

Grades: K-12
Date: Thursday, 10/8
Time: 5 - 8 pm
Location: CESTEM
Credit: 0.3 CEUs
Fee: FREE
Register by October 6: bit.ly/cestem011-27

From Concrete to Abstract: Using Manipulatives in Grades 6–12 Math ft. Shelby Morge

This workshop has been postponed. Please stay tuned for more information!

Explore the use of manipulatives in grades 6–12 mathematics. Teachers will investigate tools such as algebra tiles and geoboards and think about how to connect them to specific concepts and standards. The session includes hands-on activities, reflection on implementation challenges, and time to plan for integration.

Grades: 6-12
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: CESTEM
Credit: 0.3 CEUs
Fee: $15.00

Complimentary Registration for WCE Faculty, Staff & Students

Sandbox Sessions

CESTEM Sandbox Sessions

Schedule a CESTEM Sandbox Sessions to get acquainted with the items in CESTEM's Technology Loan Program. We can accommodate a group of 8-12 teachers from your school for a 3-hour session of learning and fun.

Participants will:

Tour the CESTEM storeroom.
Pull some items of interest off the shelf and learn to use them.
Explore connections to curriculum standards.

If you would like to integrate more technology into your instruction, this session will allow you to see what is available to borrow for free.

Contact Michelle Hafey at hafeym@uncw.edu for more information about scheduling a CESTEM Sandbox Session.

Design Your Own PD

Design Your Own PD!

Let CESTEM help you design a Team Based Workshop. Here is your chance to participate in a session that is relevant for you and your entire team.

Do you want to learn how to operate a specific technology offered through CESTEM's Technology Loan Program?
Do you want to explore ways to integrate more student-centered activities?
Do you want to develop connections with your team as you work through STEM Challenges?

Contact Michelle Hafey (hafeym@uncw.edu) for more details about this unique workshop opportunity.

Team Meeting Space

Consider Having Your Team Meeting at CESTEM!

As you begin the school year, consider spending a few hours at CESTEM while you start planning activities for the new year.

Take time to browse the Technology Loan Program inventory, try out some of the devices you plan to use, ask questions about technology integration, and reserve items early.

For more details or to secure a meeting time, contact Michelle Hafey at hafeym@uncw.edu.