Design Squad Global Training Event
ORGANIZATION: WGBH
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Description: Out-of-school-time educators will join the PBSKIDS Design Squad Global team for an engaging, hands-on training session customized for educators interested in incorporating engineering activities with a global perspective into youth programming for kids ages 10-13. Event attendees will receive a free Design Squad Global Activity Kit with activity supplies and resources to lead engineering challenges with youth. The event features guest speaker Dr. Amon Millner, Assistant Professor of Computing and Innovation at Olin College of Engineering, discussing his work developing technology and community platforms designed to empower learners to make a difference in their neighborhoods. WGBH will also moderate a Q&A with out-of-school youth leaders from across the globe who are running Design Squad GLobal Clubs. Everyone will walk away with practical strategies for engaging youth in easy-to-facilitate hands-on engineering activities.
Position/Shifts: Registration using an iPad (9:15-10:15am), Food Hosts to help serve lunch (11am-12:30pm), Activity table volunteers to distribute activity sheets and supplies to guests (10am-1pm).
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About WGBH
Location:
One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135, US
Mission Statement
GBH informs, inspires and entertains millions through GBH 2, GBH 44 and GBH 89.7 in Boston; WCAI 90.1 and WNAN 91.1, serving Cape Cod and the Islands; WGBY 57 in Springfield; and wgbh.org. GBH is the leading producer of PBS prime-time programs and Web content, a major producer for public radio, and a pioneer in educational multimedia and in technologies and services that make media accessible to people with disabilities.
Description
GBH productions are seen and heard across the United States and Canada. In fact, we produce more of the PBS prime-time and Web lineup than any other station. Home video and podcasts, teaching tools for schools and home-schooling, services for people with hearing or vision impairments...we're always looking for new ways to serve the community!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
WGBHOne Guest StreetBrighton, MA 02135
DATE POSTED
January 21, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Volunteers will be on their feet for 3-4 hours