Create Make Learn Summer PD - June 23-27

This summer Create Make Learn is partnering with the Project Design Lab to offer educators our annual week of engaging hands on professional development  June 23-27 in Burlington Vermont. 

Super excited at the possibilities that this collaboration will bring.   For those of you who have attended Create Make Learn Summer Institute before, you know the power of bringing together a cadre of creative educators for a week of creating and making while making new friends and connections.

The Project Design Lab 2025 offers 9 different strands for educators to express their creativity while designing a project plan  that leverages the power of creative engagement – making things we care about  – to inspire deeper learning and a classroom culture of creativity and collaboration.

The Create Make Learn strand will focus on 

Creativity, Circuits, and Code that Bring Stories to Life

During the week,  educators will discover the magic of combining stories with technology and leave with the confidence to guide students in designing creative projects that deepen their engagement with literature using circuits and codes.

Learn more and Register here

At the Project Design Lab you will build a project plan using creative engagement – making things we care about – to deepen your student's engagement with literature.

No prior experience with circuits or coding needed.

We'll guide you through everything from basic LED circuits to block-based coding, helping you build confidence with each new skill.

You will leave with the confidence needed to guide students in designing creative projects that deepen their engagement with literature using circuits and codes. 

Who Should Attend?

• Elementary teachers in grades 3-5
• Middle & High School teachers: librarians, ELA, science, math, humanities, and art.
• STEAM and enrichment teacheres

Learn more and Register here

Create Make Learn Fall Course launches Sept 21

 Many of you have asked us to offer a 'non-summer' version of the  Create Make Learn Institute.   We are excited to announce that this FALL will be the first FALL Create Make Learn Institute kicking off at The Generator Makerspace in Burlington, Vermont on September 21.

Yes, it's quick turnaround time, but we could think of no better time than Fall to come spend 4 Saturday's creating and making with colleagues as you create confidence with Makerspace and STEAM tools. 

The course will model personalized learning practices and provide you will opportunities to create confidence with the following topics: 

• Create and Practical Problem Solving
• Design Thinking
• Cardboard Tools
• Laser Cutting
• 3D Printing
• Vinyl/Craft Cutters (i.e. Cricut)
• Circuits 
• Makey Makey, Microbits & Micro-controllers
• Physical Computing
• Create With Code
• Hand Tools
• Meaningful Making
• STEAM Infused Project Based Learning

Click here for or a more detailed overview of the  draft schedule, 

The topics each week are subject to change to meet the interest and needs of registered participants.

Won't you join us to experience a little JOY this Fall.  Register at www.CreateMakeLearn.org

Create Make Learn Summer Institute 2024 registration open

 

Create Make Learn Summer Institute will be returning to southern Vermont this year on 

August 5-9 

at Bellows Falls Middle School

Download Flyer and Register at
www.CreateMakeLearn.org

What does it Look Like and Sound like when teachers

Get Inspired

Create Confidence with new Tools and Processes

Make Something Meaningful

Watch this 2 minute video to find out.

or watch this longer video where Sam describes her process with Cuttle.xyz  in more detail.
to make something meaningful at Create Make Learn Summer Institute 2023 

Join the Strand that's right for you - from Newbie to more Advanced Learner

• Getting Started with Creating and Making (for beginners)
• Create Confidence with Creating, Making & Coding
  (for those with some previous experience)

Registration is now open. 

• ~Creative and Practical Problem Solving with 
Cardboard, Paper, and Loose Parts
• ~Designing STEAM infused Literacy Projects
• ~Make Media: Podcast & Green Screen Video Projects
• ~Create Confidence with Circuits & Code
• ~Design Thinking & Identity Projects in 2D & 3D
  (using 3D printers, Laser Cutters, Vinyl Cutters, etc)
• -Explore role of AI in Creating and Making

Options for Graduate or Recertification Credit

Complete and share a Meaningful Making Project applying your learning through design, creating, and making

Plan a curricular unit or school project where creating and making are central to learning goals and provide opportunities for students to develop growth or proficiency of Vermont Transferable Skills

Connect with peers that best meets your needs : PreK / Elementary /Middle School / High School

 

The first 10 people to sign up will receive a toolbox filled with supplies and tools you can use for creating  and making in your classroom.    

Get Inspired

Create Confidence with new Tools and Processes

Make Something Meaningful

Photos from 2023 Create Make Learn Summer Institute