Oskaloosa Teacher Participates In Science Inquiry Workshop
Science Inquiry Workshop Held at UNI for PreK-12 Teachers
The earth science and inquiry based IMPACT workshop was held recently at UNI in Cedar Falls as a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers from across the state.
The workshop is part of a Title IIA Teacher Quality grant program offered by the Iowa Educational Technology and Training Institute (IETTI) at the University of Northern Iowa. Conducted by UNI faculty, the workshop was held September 15th on the UNI campus.
IMPACT is correlated with the Iowa Core and is standards-based. The IMPACT (IMPacting Achievement with Collaborations and Technology) program combines the science-based STORM and GLOBE programs, along with educational technology and math activities. Based on the Iowa Professional Development Model, program participants will continue to meet in person and online throughout the school year. The IMPACT program will conclude next June with a week-long workshop allowing the teachers to share their teaching experiences with the IMPACT materials
UNI faculty involved in the workshop included Alan Czarnetzki, STORM Director and Earth Science Professor; Marcy Seavey, UNI STEM Coordinator; Eve Halligan, Iowa Academy of Science and GLOBE Director; Lori Seawel, ITS-Educational Technology; and Doreen Hayek, IETTI and IMPACT Director. Connie Franzen of the South Winneshiek Community schools served as the Math Consultant for the program.
Oskaloosa High School Science Teacher Mauree Haage participated in the workshop.