View Seminar: Engineering with Strawbees
| Seminar Name | Engineering with Strawbees |
|---|---|
| Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| External Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| Seminar Short Desc | Learn to design, build and program your own robot. |
| Seminar Full Desc | Engineering with Strawbees: Hands-on Design & Innovation for Your Classroom (K-12)
Unleash your inner engineer and discover the power of play-based learning with Strawbees! This engaging workshop provides K-12 educators with a hands-on introduction to the versatile Strawbees construction system. Learn practical strategies for integrating engineering design challenges into your curriculum across various subjects. Participants will explore fundamental engineering concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and experience firsthand how Strawbees can foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in their students. Leave with a toolkit of ideas and resources to bring exciting, low-cost engineering activities to your classroom. |
| Seminar Date | 05/21/2026 |
| Opening Time | 8:30 am |
| Closing Time | 2:30 pm |
| Last Day To Register | 05/20/2026 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | k-12 educators, aides and administrators |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | The workshop will cover engineering design, coding and robotics. |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Seminar Objectives | Teachers will learn the basic steps for solving engineering problems using Strawbees. (Focuses on the process in a simple way)
Teachers will discover easy ways to use Strawbees for teaching different subjects. (Highlights practical classroom application across disciplines) Teachers will build something with Strawbees to understand how it works for learning. (Emphasizes hands-on experience and its connection to student learning) |
| Work Summary | Not set |
| Assessment of Learning | Teachers will be assessed by whether they completed the challenges or not. |
| Evaluation Summary Notes | Not set |
| Needed Changes | Not set |
| Next Steps | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | CA BOCES - Learning Resources |
| Location | Training Room |
| Site Status | Regional |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Available |
| Workshop | Engineering with Strawbees |
| Starting Registration | 8:00 am |
| Credit Hours | 5.50 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| Provider | 517 - Model Schools |
| Category | 517 - Model Schools |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Cancelled Date | Not set |
| Added By | Jillian Putnam |
| Seminar Id | 10642 |
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Districts That Can Send Participants
- Allegany-Limestone Central School
- Andover Central School
- Belfast Central School
- Bolivar-Richburg Central School
- Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
- Cuba-Rushford Central School
- Ellicottville Central School
- Fillmore Central School
- Franklinville Central School
- Friendship Central School
- Genesee Valley Central School
- Hinsdale Central School
- Olean City Schools
- Pioneer Central School
- Portville Central School
- Randolph Academy
- Randolph Central School
- Salamanca City Schools
- Scio Central School
- Wellsville Central School
- West Valley Central School
- Whitesville Central School
- CA-BOCES Admin
- CA-BOCES CTE
- CA-BOCES ISS
- CA-BOCES IT
- CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
- CA Teacher Center
Learning Standards
- 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
- 7 Professional Growth