Course Overview
Don't miss this chance to ignite creativity and critical thinking in your students. Learn how to transform your classroom into a hub of invention and prepare your students with essential skills for the future!
Participants completing the course will be awarded a certificate and are eligible for 6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
To learn more, visit:
- ICTX (https://engineering.tamu.edu/outreach/student opportunities/Invention%20Conventi n%20Texas/index.html)
- Invention Convention Worldwide (https://inhub.thehenryford.org/icw/home)
Please direct questions about the certificate to Jennifer Easterling. For questions related to the registration process, please contact TEES EDGE.
Learning Objectives
K-12 educators will learn how to implement Invention Education in their classroom and how to participate in Invention Convention Texas.
What you'll experience:
- Hands-on activities: Dive into the invention process yourself, from identifying problems to designing and prototyping solutions.
- Curriculum exploration: Learn about the free, flexible, and standards aligned K-12 Invention Convention curriculum available through inHub by The Henry Ford, which guides students through the seven steps of invention.
- Program insights: Understand how your students can participate locally, advance to the state-level Invention Convention Texas competition at Texas A&M University, and potentially even compete at the U.S. Nationals!
- Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow educators and share strategies for fostering innovation in your school.
Course Description
What you Will See
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of inventors and problem-solvers? Join us for an engaging and hands-on professional development opportunity for Invention Convention Texas (ICTX)!
This workshop is designed to equip K-12 educators with everything you need to bring invention education to your classroom. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the Invention Convention Texas program, powered by Texas A&M Engineering, and learn how to empower your students as creative thinkers and future-ready innovators.
