Innovative Educator Workshops
The NE TN STEM Innovation Hub is hosting Innovative Educator Workshops (IEWs) across the school year. Check them out below, and check back for updated links and flyers!
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2025-2026 Workshops
Virtual Book Study for K-12
Getting Started with Makerspace
Promoting Robotics and Engineering Through Drones and Robots Workshop
- Join us to explore a free hands-on training with Sphero RVR+, Sphero BOLT, CoDrone, and Hopper drones and get started with basic coding for each.
- Register today!
Canva Workshops for Educators
- Canva basics and how to teach students to use it
- Led by Washington County Schools educator, Felicia Strayhorn, & Create Appalachia
Ongoing Offerings
Below are programs offered each year.
Preschool STEM Workshops
Preschool STEM Institute
- July 2026 - 6th Year! Two day, virtual, interactive professional learning.
- For coaches, master teachers, directors, teacher educators, and more!
- More info
AI Basics for Work: Beginners
Registration is now LIVE!
What You'll Gain
- Master ChatGPT, Claude, Meta AI, and other cutting-edge tools
- Learn prompt engineering techniques that save hours daily
- Earn an industry-recognized AI-Powered Productivity Certificate
- Position yourself as an AI leader in your workplace
Program Details
When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM
Duration: 4 weeks (16 hours total)
Where: Johnson City TN, Hybrid Online and Self Pace
Starts: Monday, September 29, 2025
FREE for eligible Tri-Cities residents through TNECD funding
No Technical Experience Required – This hands-on program is designed for professionals who want to leverage AI immediately, with zero jargon and maximum practical application.Limited Seats Available – Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and maximum learning.
Register Now & Secure Your Spot!
Past Workshops
Examples of past workshop topics
- Scopes Trial Workshop, led by TN State Museum @ETSU, June 2025
- Computer Science Professional Development, led by TN DOE Staff: Feb 6, 2025 @ ETSU
- PBL in K-12, Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Spring 2025
- Adobe Certifications, ETSU, Fall 2024
- Biology Workshop with Quillen College of Medicine, 2024
- EDIA Book Study - Chris Bowen and team, fall 2022-spring 2025
- Robotics for 6-12 Educators, Streamworks, spring 2023
- Hacking Project-Based Learning, spring 2022
- Synthetic Biology, spring 2022
- Epidimiology, fall 2021
- Bridging STEM Education and Business, 2021
- Coding in K-5 classrooms, fall 2022