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Thinkery describes EdXchange STEAM program to Technology Commission; program supported by GTOPS
Summary
Representatives of Austin's Thinkery presented the EdXchange educator development program, which the museum runs with GTOPS support; staff said EdXchange serves Title I educators, offers stipends and CPE credit, and will open applications in April.
Representatives from the Austin Children’s Museum (the Thinkery) presented EdXchange, a Thinkery professional development program for educators, at the March 5 Technology Commission meeting and described how GTOPS funding has supported work with Title I schools and early‑learning educators across Central Texas.
Thinkery staff said EdXchange brings technology tools and coaching into classrooms so teachers gain confidence and can integrate STEAM technologies into regular lesson plans. Presenters described multi‑part workshops that include an initial hands‑on training followed by classroom visits across an eight‑week period and continued virtual follow ups.
Why it matters: EdXchange targets educators at Title I and other…
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