Click2Science to present workshops for new and experienced out-of-school STEM educators

This May, Click2Science will present Making STEM Fun!—a new workshop about teaching STEM in out-of-school time—across Nebraska.
This May, Click2Science will present Making STEM Fun!—a new workshop about teaching STEM in out-of-school time—across Nebraska.

This May, Click2Science will present Making STEM Fun!—a new workshop about teaching STEM in out-of-school time—across Nebraska.

This two-hour workshop is designed to give new and experienced educators ready-to-use strategies to increase engagement in STEM learning and make STEM activities more fun for both learners and teachers. The workshop features hands-on activities and strategies for sparking interest in STEM. It also includes strategies for managing STEM activities and proactive behavior management. All out-of-school time educators are invited to attend, from part-time staff to site directors and teachers.

Workshop participants will...

  • learn strategies for sparking interest in STEM and managing STEM experiences,
  • be prepared to use proactive behavior management strategies during STEM activities, and
  • practice applying these skills in STEM activities they can take back to their programs.
Register now!

Dates and locations
  • May 6: Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Scottsbluff
  • May 14: ESU-16, North Platte
  • May 18: Schuyler Community Schools, Schuyler
  • May 28: Bancroft-Rosalie Public Schools Library, Bancroft
All workshops will take place from 6:15-8:15 p.m., except for the May 18 workshop in Schuyler, which will take place from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Doors will open 30 minutes before workshops begin, and light meals will be served for registered participants.

For more information, please contact Saundra Frerichs at sfrerichs3@unl.edu.

These workshops are possible through a collaboration between Nebraska 4-H, Click2Science, Beyond School Bells and local partners in each community.