This professional development experience will center around the book  "The Art of Tinkering" by Karen Wilkinson and Mike Petrich.  We will use this book and other resources to: 

• discuss similarities and differences between tinkering and engineering

• learn about the work of artists, tinkerers, and engineers from around the world

• explore and experience a wide range of tinkering and engineering projects that students can engage in at home

• plan for classroom tinkering and engineering projects

We will engage in lively discussions and active tinkering activities during five two-hour Zoom sessions, with “home-fun” tasks to expand your work between sessions.  This class will meet for 5 Thursdays in a row, beginning June 11th.

$15 registration fee includes a copy of “The Art of Tinkering” by Karen Wilkinson and Mike Petrich and a small set of materials for your “home-fun” tinkering tasks.  We will be mailing these to your address in advance of the first session; please be timely in responding to emails for address verification. 

No refunds for cancellations will be issued after 6/4/2020

20 STEM Clock Hours

OSPI worked closely with the nine ESDs to develop content-specific online learning for educators during Long-Term School Closure (LTSC). This online course is a result of that collaboration.