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Advance Education with Emerging Technologies

Earn free PD hours while learning about the most relevant topics for today's educational needs

 
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STEM Training for K-12 Teachers

Our Professional Development provides teachers with a comprehensive grasp of the NWS Curriculum, STEM class equipment and programs, and effective instructional strategies ensuring that content is delivered with quality in the classroom.

IL Educators can earn ISBE professional development credit for each NextWaveSTEM® Professional Development webinar completed. Following each one-hour webinar, educators will receive a verification email. We collaborate with the Illinois-approved Midwest Education Group to provide Professional Development Credit to our teachers.

 
STEM Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Introducing Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence into STEM Learning

  • Skills
    Basic Python Coding

  • Github Navigation

  • Introduction to Block Coding

  • Developing & training computer models

  • Create facial & voice recognition programs

Dive into the realm of AI with NextWaveSTEM. Early learners to high schoolers can unravel AI mysteries, from basic concepts to creating smart projects with Python. Design AI-powered art, games, and chatbots, fostering a deep understanding of AI's impact on future technology and society.


3D Printing STEM

3D Technology

Introducing 3D Printing into STEM

Skills

  • Basic 3D Design

  • Cloud Based Slicing

  • Introductory 3D Printer Operation + Troubleshooting

  • Use the scientific design process to solve real world problems with 3D design

Embrace the future of manufacturing with NextWaveSTEM's comprehensive 3D technology curriculum. From Tinkercad designs to CAD modeling, students of all ages can craft and print 3D projects, gaining insights into additive manufacturing and its significant industrial applications.


Robotics

Introducing Robotics to STEM Learning

Skills Covered:
• Block Coding
• Basic Mechanical Construction +
• Troubleshooting
• Introduction to the engineering process
• Using math to solve problems

Enter the world of robotics with NextWaveSTEM. Learn to program mBot and other robots using block-based coding platforms, integrating robotics into educational content. This hands-on approach equips students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to real-world scenarios.


Drones  STEM Learning

Drones

Introducing Drones into STEM Learning

Skills
• Block Coding
• Android + iOS operation
• Basic drone operation
• Basic and advanced programming skills
• Basic drone operation
• DroneBlocks coding
• Scratch coding

Soar into the field of UAVs with NextWaveSTEM. Students from kindergarten to high school can program and manually fly drones, understanding their applications and mastering the skills needed to navigate complex challenges, all while discussing the relevance of drones in curricular tasks.


Entrepreneurship STEM Learning

Entrepreneurship

Introducing Entrepreneurship and Innovation to STEM Learning

Skills

  • Design and Invention Skills

  • Multifaceted Entrepreneurship

  • Marketing and Bringing Products to Market

  • Reverse engineering process

  • Develop prototypes

  • Execute a business plan

Spark the entrepreneurial spirit with NextWaveSTEM. Students develop comprehensive design, invention, and marketing skills through hands-on activities. They'll experience the full cycle of bringing a product to market, understanding the multifaceted nature of entrepreneurship.


Internet of Things to STEM

Internet of Things (IoT)

Introducing the Internet of Things to STEM

Skills

  • Real-World IoT Applications

  • Coding Solutions

  • Innovating with IoT Technology

  • Coding with mBlock

  • Use of the Scientific Process to develop, plan, and problem solve

Explore the interconnected world of IoT with NextWaveSTEM. Students learn to create and code IoT devices, solving real-world problems with innovative technology. This curriculum bridges the gap between digital and physical worlds, preparing students for a tech-driven future


Energy STEM Learning

Solar & Renewable Energy

Introducing Solar & Renewable Energy to STEM

Skills

  • Solar Energy Basics

  • Solving Challenges with Renewable Resources

  • Community Impact of Solar Energy

  • Project-based learning with solar water heaters and solar oven

  • Finding and creating solutions to real-world energy problems

Illuminate the power of solar and renewable energy with NextWaveSTEM. Engage in interactive activities that showcase the importance and impact of sustainable resources. Students learn to harness solar energy, contributing to community solutions and fostering environmental stewardship.


Cybersecurity to STEM

Cybersecurity

Introducing Cybersecurity to STEM

Skills

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Ethical Hacking and Cryptography

  • Cybersecurity's Real-World Impact

Secure your digital future with NextWaveSTEM's cybersecurity curriculum. From understanding the ethics of hacking to protecting data, students become digital defenders. They'll explore key cybersecurity principles through games and hands-on projects, preparing for the challenges of the digital age.


Hydroponics

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Introducing Hydroponics

Skills

  • Plant Lifecycle Comprehension

  • Hydroponic Systems Operation

  • Agricultural Innovation and Impact

  • Grow and harvest a variety of plants

  • Solve real world food shortage problems

Cultivate a green thumb with NextWaveSTEM's hydroponics program. Young gardeners observe the plant lifecycle, exploring sustainable agriculture through soil-less growing techniques. This innovative approach to botany integrates science with environmental consciousness in the classroom.


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