Visual arts teachers took part in hands-on clay, mandala making and figure drawing workshops at Rockland Center for the Arts during the second Regional Superintendents’ Conference Day on March 11.
Computer science, 3D design and printing in the science classroom, and the flipped classroom model were among the many workshops offered during the second Regional Superintendents’ Conference on Friday, March 11.
The all-day professional development program was coordinated by Rockland BOCES’ Instructional Services & Professional Development Division in collaboration with assistant superintendents for instruction county-wide. Teachers, guidance counselors and nurses gathered with colleagues from local school districts for presentations and hands-on workshops specific to their work.
At Felix Festa Middle School, science teachers learned about 3D design programs that can be used to engage students in formulating, testing, evaluating and modifying ideas in order to deepen their knowledge and understanding of complex phenomena.
Engineering and technology educators from Rockland school districts discussed K-5 robotics, game programming in Visual Basic, Unity and Scratch, and more at Tappan Zee High School on March 11.