PETE&C: Animated Art - Robotics and Paper Prototyping
Create 2-D and 3-D designs with FabMaker Studio then bring your art to life programming lights, motors, and sensors with Birdbrain Technologies Hummingbird robotics. Experience how easy it is to incorporate art, computer science and engineering into your elementary or middle school classroom.
Speaker(s): Lorraine Shaffer (Kid's Innovation Playground), Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning)
View full PETE&C Program here.
What: Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference 2024
When: February 6, 2024 3:10 - 4:00PM EDT
Where: Tea House, Hershey Hotel 100 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
PETE&C: Using Storytelling to Support STEM Learning
Hands-on, STEAM-powered SEL workshop will focus on the power of storytelling/picture books to develop 21st century skills and growth mindset required in STEM learning and innovative/inventive thinking. Session also offers hands-on, extension activities related to the books’ themes.
Speaker(s): Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning), Eric Yoder (Coordinator of Educational Technology, Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11)
View the full PETE&C Program here.
What: Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference 2024
When: February 6, 2024 2:10 - 3:00PM EDT
Where: Castilian, Hershey Hotel 100 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
PETE&C: Zoombinis to Practice Computational Thinking
Don’t just learn Computational Thinking, have fun with it! Zoombinis challenges students to use logic skills to bring the little blue creatures to safety through a series of online logic puzzles. Zoombinis Club takes the learning offline as collaborative teams use CT to solve logic puzzles featured in the game.
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Rowe (TERC), Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning), Jigar Patel (Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11)
View the full PETE&C Program here.
What: Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference 2024
When: February 6, 2024 10:15-11:45 EDT
Where: Table 2- Aztec, Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA, 17033
PETE&C: Paper Prototyping Bootcamp
What do you get when you pair paper-prototyping with robotics? Young engineers! Discover how programs across PA have used low cost software tools, paper, and robotics to spark creativity and STEAM-powered learning. This session provides instruction for getting comfortable with the tools and ideas for the classroom and beyond.
Speaker(s): Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning), Lorraine Shaffer (Kid's Innovation Playground)
View the full PETE&C Program here.
What: Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference 2024
When: February 5, 2024 10:30 - 11:20AM EDT
Where: Magnolia B, Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA, 17033
FableVision/Reynolds Center to join ScIC13: Science is Cool 13- Live from D.C. with the Department of Education
FableVision/Reynolds Center Paul Reynolds and Andrea Calvin are excited to join ScIC13: Science is Cool 13- Live from D.C. with the Department of Education on Thursday, Sept. 21 starting at 12 (ET). Broadcast live from the EdGames Expo in Washington D.C., this event is a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge educational technology and captivating games.
Speakers will include renowned developers and STEM education experts who will share their incredible classroom technologies and how they use art and design in creating them. Discover how to leverage the immersive nature of games to foster a deep understanding of scientific principles and learn how to successfully incorporate new technology into the classroom to teach students the 21st -century skills they need to succeed.
Whether you're a seasoned science teacher seeking to revitalize your instructional approach or an aspiring educator eager to explore the frontiers of educational technology, this event is tailor-made for you.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your horizons, connect with fellow educators, and gain invaluable insights into the ever-evolving world of ed tech and games.
What: 9th Annual ED Games Expo
When: Wednesday, September 20th, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual Event
About the ED Games Expo
The ED Games Expo is a public showcase of game-changing education technology innovations developed through programs at the Institute of Education Sciences, the U.S. Department of Education, and across government. With morning events organized for area schools and evening public engagements, the 9th annual expo hosted John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC on Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Thursday, Sept. 21, promises to be a packed experience. More info can be found here
FableVision/Reynolds Center to Highlight Maker Tools at ED Games Expo Public Showcase
FableVision/Reynolds Center is excited to join the 9th Annual ED Games Expo in D.C. for a public showcase of “game-changing” EdTech innovations on Wednesday, September 20 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC.
This event will include an opportunity to get hands-on with FabMaker Studio, a digital design and fabrication program that focuses on paper prototyping, and Zoombinis Club, a collection of collaborative activities to introduce computational thinking skills before participants hop online to play the award-winning and research-based Zoombinis game.
During the evening, stop by the Justice Forum Theater at 6 p.m. to hear from FableVision/Reynolds Center CEO Paul Reynolds as he connects the dots between literacy, collaboration and STEAM.
We are excited to see you there! RSVP here
What: 9th Annual ED Games Expo
When: Wednesday, September 20th, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts REACH, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20037
About the ED Games Expo
The ED Games Expo is a public showcase of game-changing education technology innovations developed through programs at the Institute of Education Sciences, the U.S. Department of Education, and across government. With morning events organized for area schools and evening public engagements, the 9th annual expo hosted John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC on Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Thursday, Sept. 21, promises to be a packed experience. More info can be found here
ED Games Expo: FabMaker Studio & Zoombinis Club School Showcase on Wednesday
FableVision/Reynolds Center is excited to join the 9th Annual ED Games Expo Student Showcase on Wednesday, September 20 at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC.
This event will include an opportunity to get hands-on with FabMaker Studio, a digital design and fabrication program that focuses on paper prototyping, and Zoombinis Club, a collection of collaborative activities to introduce computational thinking skills before participants hop online to play the award-winning and research-based Zoombinis game.
The morning session is designed for elementary school students (grades 1-5) and the afternoon session is designed for middle and high school students (grades 6-12).
Space is limited, but DC-area schools are encouraged to register here.
We are excited to see you there! RSVP here
What: 9th Annual ED Games Expo
When: Wednesday, September 20th, 10:00a.m-2:30 p.m.
Where: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts REACH, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20037
More information here
About the ED Games Expo
The ED Games Expo is a public showcase of game-changing education technology innovations developed through programs at the Institute of Education Sciences, the U.S. Department of Education, and across government. With morning events organized for area schools and evening public engagements, the 9th annual expo hosted John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC on Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Thursday, Sept. 21, promises to be a packed experience. More info can be found here.
Paul Reynolds and Andrea Calvin to Keynote KySTE Spring Event 2021
Paul Reynolds and Andrea Calvin are excited to join the KySTE Spring Event 2021 for a presentation around Story-Powered STEM for a K-J Journey on March 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Through KySTE’s Spring 2021 Event, speakers will be enhancing KySTE’s mission of dedication to education. Members of KySTE will soar to virtual heights on this online-only, one-of-a-kind sessions hosted by featured speakers and vendors on educating in the digital age!
Paul and Andrea will be connecting with educators to explore web programs, tools, and research exemplified through engaging examples and strategies intended to help young learners embrace meaningful practices and engineering design thinking. The team will also highlight their unique use of storytelling that can catalyze mindset growth development, which is so critical in realizing the kind of sustained engagement required to pursue STEM studies and enter into the STEM workforce.
For more details click here.
In order to attend this event, you must become a KySTE member using this link here, and proceed to register for the session here!
Paul Reynolds and Andrea Calvin to Celebrate Universal Children's Day at BSU
At Bridgewater State University's College of Education & Allied Studies, in collaboration with the Childhood Studies Minor Program and other academic and administrative departments on campus, is conducting a daylong celebration of the United Nations’ Universal Children’s Day on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.
For the fourth year, Paul A. Reynolds will keynote the day which welcomes the third graders from Brockton elementary schools.
Established in 1954, United Nations Universal Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20th each year. The day is set as a reminder to bring awareness to improving the welfare of all children and promoting international togetherness.
What: Universal Children’s Day
Where: Bridgewater State University, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Paul Reynolds to Speak at Varnum Brook Elementary School
Paul Reynolds, CEO of FableVision and Executive Director of the Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity, is excite to join the students at the Varnum Brook Elementary School in MA for a time of creativity. On Friday, May 31. Paul will share about his books (Going Places, Sydney and Simon) and how to create breavely in writing.
Ventura County STEAM Resource Fair
Paul Reynolds will keynote the Ventura County STEAM Resource Fair on Thursday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m.
VC STEM is a collaborative and interdisciplinary community working to foster the development of tomorrow’s STEM leaders through today's high quality STEM teaching and learning stretching from early learning to career.
Join VC STEM in congratulating the five recipients of VC STEM's prestigious Golden Gear Award by attending this STEAM Resource Fair and VC STEM Convening!
PK- 12 grade educators, after school program educators, expanded learning settings (museums, libraries, and STEM expert organizations), and families are encouraged to attend VC STEM's STEAM Resource Fair and to learn about STEAM resources that you can use at your settings. Partners from our region will join FableVision in providing booths where you can learn about STEAM Resources that you can use in your home or educational setting.
Paul will be sharing stories and digital tools, which he has helped develop to support creativity and self-expression, as well as STEAM/maker education - including an early childhood version of the FabMaker Studio digital design and fabrication STEM software platform for young learners.
Several lucky attendees of the STEAM Resource Fair will walk away with copies of the award-winning books by the Reynolds Brothers - including THE DOT, GOING PLACES, and the STEAM-POWERED ADVENTURES OF SYDNEY & SIMON.
One lucky attendee (formal or informal education or expanded learning settings) will be selected to receive Fab@Maker Studio and a digital cutter! You must be present for the entire STEAM Resource Fair and VC STEM Convening to be eligible for this grant.
Libraries, Games, and Play Conference
The American University Game Lab and FableVision Studios will be hosting a conference on April 6, 2019 at in Washington, DC, that will explore innovative educational uses of games in library settings. The forum will bring together diverse stakeholders including leadership in school, public, and university libraries to provide best practices and future trends for games and game-based activities. More info, here.
Saturday, April 6 has a packed program that includes a hands-on showcase of FabMaker Studio, and a book sale/signing with Paul Reynolds (Going Places and the Sydney & Simon series)
Paul Reynolds, CEO of FableVision and Executive Director of the Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity will provide the closing keynote.
Paul Reynolds to Keynote iSTEAM Conference
Paul Reynolds will keynote the iSTEAM conference January 11, 2019.
iSTEAM 2019 will provide participants a uniquely interactive and engaging conference experience - gain new and innovative ideas to promote the integration of STEAM and foster essential 21st century competencies across all grade levels.
Also that day, Andrea Calvin will host the breakout session “Paper Prototyping for STEAM-Powered Learning,” where attendees can get hands-on with Fab@School Maker Studio.
What: iSTEAM Conference
Where: TMI/Ramapo College - Mahwah, NJ
When: Friday, January 11, 2019
Time: 8:00am-3:30pm
9:30 a.m. FabMaker Studio Breakout session: ASB 136 - Paper Prototyping for STEAM-Powered Learning
12-2 p.m.: Book sale sponsored by Watchung Booksellers
1:00 p.m.: Featured Keynote with Paul Reynolds
1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m.: Book signing with Paul Reynolds
Throughout the event discover FabMaker Studio in the iSTEAM Playground.
More Info: For more info, click here.
Universal Children's Day
At Bridgewater State University's College of Education & Allied Studies, in collaboration with the Childhood Studies Minor Program and other academic and administrative departments on campus, is conducting a daylong celebration of the United Nations’ Universal Children’s Day on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.
For the third year, Paul A. Reynolds will keynote the day which welcomes 250 third graders from Brockton elementary schools.
Paul’s keynote will focus on about creative problem solving, based on his book, Sydney and Simon’s Full Steam Ahead, which he co-authored with his twin brother, Peter H. Reynolds. Andrea Calvin will be leading a creative writing workshop
Established in 1954, United Nations Universal Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20th each year. The day is set as a reminder to bring awareness to improving the welfare of all children and promoting international togetherness.
What: Universal Children’s Day
Where: Bridgewater State University, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324
When: Tuesday, November 20
Time: 9:30 AM - Writing Workshop with Andrea
11:30 - Paul Keynote
More Info: For more info, click here.
Connect the Dots with The Reynolds Center at MassCUE
Join The Reynolds Center at the MassCUE Fall Conference on Oct. 18 and 19, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Ma.
The Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE) is the state’s leading organization for educators with a passion for technology in education. The fall conference will focus on the collective interests of our school districts with exciting ways to enhance teaching and learning with technology and offer opportunities for professional networking and collaboration.
Stop by The Reynolds Center non-profit Booth #17 to get hands-on experience with Fab@School Maker Studio and learn more about our classroom initiatives.
What: MassCUE
Where: 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA
Booth: nonprofit booth 17 (Northeast Red Level)
When: October 18-19
More Info: https://bit.ly/2pk5tos
Thursday, Oct. 18: Paper Prototyping for STEAM-Powered Learning
On Thursday, Oct. 18, Andrea Calvin from the Reynolds Center will be presenting on Paper Prototyping for STEAM-Powered Learning from 1:30 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. in Suite Red 79.
What: Listen in to learn more about using the Fab@School Maker Studio to create practical, affordable makerspaces using paper, cardstock, and inexpensive digital fabricators. This session provides hands-on opportunities for getting comfortable with easy, paper-based digital design and fabrication software tools. Participants experience the benefits of rapid paper prototyping, which allows for quick cycles of testing and iterative design enhancements - especially helpful within limited class periods. Explore research-based best practices, appropriate to get all students (PreK-12) designing and creating. We encourage participants to bring their devices.
Friday, Oct 19: Activated Storytelling
On Friday, Oct 19, join Paul Reynolds for a session on Activated Storytelling, also at 1:30-2:25 p.m. in Suite Red 77.
What: Story remains one of the most powerful technologies for causing learning. Creative educators are especially adept at leveraging stories for enduring and transformational learning. Come learn about the origins of International Dot Day; how one teacher in Iowa used “The Dot” book by Peter H. Reynolds to encourage over 10 million teachers, librarians, and students in 170 countries to "make their mark" on the world using their creativity & bravery. Attendees will learn about inspiring teachers using Peter H. Reynolds' message books for purpose-based learning, growth mindset, and positive social change. Along with practical free resources to bring back to one's school or library, attendees have a chance to win signed, personalized copies of Reynolds books and prints!
BLC Session: Paper Prototyping Bootcamp for STEAM-Powered Learning
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
10:20 AM 11:20 AM
Join Paul Reynolds and Andrea Calvin for a hands-on session at Building Learning Communities Educational Conference on Wednesday, July 25 at 10:20 a.m.
Their session: Paper Prototyping Bootcamp for STEAM-Powered Learning is your chance to get hands-on with Fab@School Maker Studio
When: Wednesday, July 25 • 10:20am - 11:25am
Where: Georgian Room at the Boston Park Plaza
More info click here.
From kindergarten to high school, discover how schools, libraries, and programs around the country have used Fab@School Maker Studio to create practical, affordable makerspaces using paper, cardstock, and inexpensive digital fabricators. This session provides hands-on opportunities for getting comfortable with easy, paper-based digital design and fabrication software tools. Participants experience the benefits of rapid paper prototyping, which allows for quick cycles of testing and iterative design enhancements - especially helpful within limited class periods. Explore research-based best practices, appropriate to get all students (PreK-12) designing and creating. We encourage participants to bring their devices.
Peter H. Reynolds to Keynote Education Closet's Arts Integration & STEAM Online Conference
Thursday, July 19, 2018
10:00 AM 4:00 PM
Join Peter H. Reynolds on July 19, 2018 for Education Closet's Arts Integration & STEAM Online Conference. This is the world’s largest arts integration and STEAM education conference for teachers. Each event, classroom and arts teachers connect for a crazy-good day of learning. The conference will be held, online, on July 19, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST).
For more information and to register, click here.
Closing the Gap Webinar: Permission to be Brave: Promoting Creativity for Learners with Special Needs
Thursday, May 24, 2018
3:30 PM 4:30 PM
Join Dr. Denine Jimmerson, Executive Director of Curriculum & Design, FableVision Learning, on Thursday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m. (CDT) for a free webinar through Closing the Gap.
During this session, titled " Permission to be Brave: Promoting Creativity for Learners with Special Needs," we will share how districts across the country use the 4Cs with special needs learners. We will showcase examples of collaborative STEAM-projects, digital storytelling, creative career pathways, and assessment. Walk away with ideas and strategies for empowering EVERY student across all grades.
Register, here.