VAST 2021 Professional Development Institute
“Science, Systems, Solutions”
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VAST is pleased to be able to continue providing quality professional development through our online virtual Professional Development Institute (PDI)!
We teach the basic science that helps reveal the complex systems that make it possible for our students to become problem solvers as adults.
Science is a creative endeavor, giving us access to knowledge about the world around us. Systems represent the complex reality of this world and the challenges society faces. Solutions to these problems can be found when we model these systems using our scientific knowledge. None of this work is done in a vacuum, lab, or classroom alone, it involves many people with various skills, knowledge of economic realities, and sensitivity to the needs of our environment and planet. Science can help us find solutions to these systems challenges when we work together across disciplines to seek a balance between human and planetary needs.
The 2021 PDI is VIRTUAL with concurrent session presentations, general session speakers, an exhibit hall, and chat rooms and discussion boards. The virtual PDI will be on November 16-18 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.
Virtual Professional Development Institute Features:
* In addition to presentations related to our theme there will be concurrent session presentations in all subject areas for grades K12.
* General sessions featuring speakers who will challenge you with up-to-date scientific discoveries and instructional strategies.
* Interact with vendors in the Virtual Exhibit Hall as you collect samples of new instructional materials and explore cutting-edge technologies.
* Interact with your colleagues in chat rooms and discussion boards.
Virginia Association of Science Teachers
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