More virtual learning sessions for school teachers are planned this spring by the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board.
The sessions will include a new hybrid model to help educators get new classroom materials and help keeping students engaged for the new semester and years to come.
The professional development opportunities for teachers is funded by the state’s oil and gas industry
Four two-hour Zoom workshops will be offered this spring. All sessions will provide hands-on lessons aligned to Oklahoma academic standards, materials and professional development hours. Educators who attend the virtual workshops will receive a kit with enough materials needed to complete the activities, in person or virtually. These workshops are smaller versions on the OERB’s typical full-day workshops, which are on hold due to COVID-19.
Here are the spring workshop dates:
- January 23
- February 6
- February 27
- March 6
The energy education portion of the workshops are from 9 to 11 a.m. All attendees will also have the option to stay on for an additional hour to receive “Tools for Teachers” training. This extra training session will provide educators with new tech skills and ideas to keep students engaged. This opportunity is customized for Oklahoma teachers, by Oklahoma teachers through a partnership with Operation Engagement.
Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Teachers who complete the workshop will be credited with three hours of professional development. The workshop will provide teachers with tools and tips to get their students excited about learning virtually or in-person with technology.
For more information, or to register, visit OERBHomeroom.com
The OERB is funded by the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas through a voluntary one-tenth of 1 percent assessment on oil and natural gas production. Since 1993, the agency’s mission has been all about building a better Oklahoma through cleaning up historic well sites and providing education resources.
Source: OERB release
