MCL Foundations Part 2: Thinking Routines 101

Are you maker curious? Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the profession, this workshop has beneficial tools & strategies for all levels.

This interactive workshop invites educators of all levels to explore and implement Maker-Centered Learning through the use of thinking routines that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Whether you are new to maker education or have experience integrating hands-on projects into your curriculum, this session will provide practical strategies, tools, and resources to help you facilitate engaging learning experiences.

In this highly interactive two hour session, you will:

• Use several thinking routines that support agency, curiosity and systems-thinking
•  Engage in hands-on activities that model how thinking routines can be incorporated into various academic areas
• Learn how to adapt these routines to different age groups and content areas, making them applicable to your unique teaching context

By the end of the session, you’ll have a toolkit of thinking routines and strategies you can immediately implement to deepen student engagement, build problem-solving skills, and foster a growth mindset in your classroom.

**No prior experience with maker activities is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas!**

In order to ensure that each participant’s needs are attended to in this workshop, space is limited so reserve your spot today.

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Light snacks and beverages provided

1 CEU available for purchase

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Garfield Elementary School, 1640 22nd Avenue, Oakland, United States