​What Educators Say About Professional Learning

 

Hear directly from educators who have participated in Barobo and UC Davis C-STEM Professional Learning and Professional Development. These comments reflect educators' experiences developing confidence, connecting mathematics with coding and robotics, integrating curriculum and standards, and bringing new instructional approaches into their classrooms.

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Building Teacher Confidence

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"There was so much information that I gathered today that will help with the successful introduction of coding to my students. I am very green in the C-STEM world but today a ton of connections were made in order to help build my confidence to deliver lessons to my students. They are going to be so excited next week!" 

— Ashley Trower, 5th Grade Teacher, Marysville, California

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"I like that we started with the online robot and built up to the actual robot. The explanations of the code were great before we actually ran the programs for the Arduino and robot. I appreciated starting from the very basics and building from there, as I have had no experience with Arduino and robotics." 

— Audrey Boone, 7th-8th grade technology teacher, Salt Lake City, Utah

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"Excellent program. I really enjoyed learning to integrate Algebra into coding. It makes a lot of sense, I didn't know it was possible to just jump in and teach robotics but now I feel confident. I love the support we received; I can't stop thinking of different ways of teaching my classes with robotics and programming."

— Marilyn Cunneen, Marina High School, Huntington Beach UHSD, California

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"Thank you, super informative and easy to follow for someone who has never used programming."

— Courtney Hesse, 4th Grade Teacher, Walnut Creek, California

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Connecting Mathematics, Coding, and Curriculum

 

"I like how I can use the curriculum to integrate coding and hands on math to bring math alive for the students …Fun, exciting, and lots of opportunities for kids to learn from their mistakes."

— Catherine Ouellette, Kindergarten Teacher, Hacienda La Puente USD, California

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"I think this is an exceptional way to implement application of mathematics into course content. This program was really exciting and fun and I feel like the students will enjoy it as well. Today’s training was awesome. Time flew by, it did not feel like 8 hours of training."

— Mikalah Jones, High School Teacher, Fresno, California

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"I learned how to teach mathematics to multiple levels in a very fun and exciting way. This was literally the most engaging training I've had. I loved how exciting and engaging it was as well as getting to collaborate with other staff members. Thank you so much for this training it was very helpful."

— Ashley Darby, Elementary School Teacher, Fresno USD, California

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"Very informative and exciting! I especially loved how the curriculum aligned with our math textbook. Super helpful!"

— Ana Apodaca Valle, Middle School Teacher, Fresno, California

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"The trainers did an amazing job taking very divergent topics (programming, robotics, math) and making it all very accessible for me. It all came together."

— Glen Warren, McPherson Magnet, Orange Unified School District, California

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Connecting Curriculum and Standards

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"I learned how to incorporate coding naturally and in alignment with the standards I am already expected to teach. It was fantastic instruction paced well and supportive implementation. Great presentation and instruction!"

— Kaylah Salinas, High School Teacher, Fresno, California

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"The lessons and assignments for math relevant to what I'm presently teaching--Fractions. I'm ready to try some activities in my classroom right away!"

— Diana Andersen, 3rd Grade Teacher, Marysville, California

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"Was outstanding and super useful as it will allow me to align already existing curriculum developed by my PLC at my school site. I had been trying to integrate computer coding in my lessons, this workshop will save me a lot of time and provide additional tools and resources."

— Edwin Contreras, Hillsdale High School, San Mateo USD, California

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From Learning to Creating and Innovating

 

"I learned SO MUCH!!!! I like engaging activities and the ability to make a program on my own! So exciting. I will use my experiences and new knowledge to support the coding and math in my class. The learning environment was ideal! I never felt stressed or nervous. THANK YOU!!!"

— Jenna Jamison, 4th Grade Teacher, Hacienda La Puente USD, California

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"I loved the ability to research and create my own solution to a problem. This really allows the students to incorporate their creativity in a more exciting way. This also teaches them to work through and overcome obstacles. Competition is always great! I learned the meaning of teamwork. :) Keep being awesome!"

— Cassandra Palafox, 10th Grade Math Teacher, River Delta USD, California

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"Wow, this workshop is great and I have a lot of ideas for classroom application in my school. This includes tech classes, math, and 'exploration' classes."

— Donna Chastang, 8th Grade Technology Teacher, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Transforming Mathematics Teaching and Learning

 

“As a teacher of mathematics for the past 28 years, I have to say that this is the best program I have worked with to inspire and focus on most struggling learners in Algebra.”

— Susan Johnston, Mathematics Teacher, Livermore High School, California

 

"I just wanted to let you know how great the UC Davis C-STEM training has been! In my career I have seen a positive transformation of teaching math...."

"This training of C-STEM has been the missing key of that transformation to the kids learning math concepts concretely before transitioning them to abstract application!! This training and use of the robotics and programming skills that are taught has been the best professional development training of my 28 year career! I am very grateful to be a part of it and my classroom is a more efficient and more effective place to learn because of it."

— Roland Hosch, 5th Grade Teacher, Redlands USD, California

“Prior to the C-STEM professional development I attended in January 2014, I had not programmed in C/C++ nor had I taught programming in any of my classes. Working with the C-STEM program has brought so many positive impacts on my teaching, my school, and my students’ learning on the STEM subjects. Students were excited each day we got to explore the programming and wanted to go deeper into the content with every lesson. Students regularly performed at a higher level on common formative assessments that were given throughout the site. 94% of students in C-STEM Integrated Math II were able to earn passing marks, compared to the site average of 61% passing rate in non C-STEM Integrated Math II courses. 92% of students who took the C-STEM Integrated Math II with Computing and Robotics last year were retained and continue on the C-STEM Integrated Math III with Computing and Robotics this year.” 

— Stephen Mason, Math Teacher, Hillcrest High School, California

 

 

Hands-On and Engaging Professional Learning

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"Thoughtfully organized. All instructors were very helpful and kind. This was the most enjoyable, most interesting training I have attended in my past decade teaching."

— Jeremy Schweiger, 4th Grade Teacher, Vallejo Charter School, Vallejo USD, California

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"Really helpful. Hoping to get some of these for my classroom. The hands-on activities were by far the best part of the workshop! Especially being allowed to play at our own pace!!!! I will be giving high praise to my boss who is the one who suggested I come today. Thanks again!!!"

— Jeff Wassom, 9th–12th Grade Coding/Robotics Teacher, Eaton, Ohio

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"I thoroughly enjoyed the interactive, hands-on activities. The presenter did a fantastic job!"

— Ed Mondragon, STEM/CTE Coordinator, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, Utah

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"Materials were great. Good quality, everything worked as it should. Good mix. Some very easy parts, but plenty of range to find a level that was challenging without being too difficult. Great job!"

— Tim Crump, 7th–8th Grade Technology/Engineering Teacher, Crowley, Texas

 

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Explore Professional Learning

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RoboBlocky Professional Learning supports educators from initial implementation through curriculum development and instructional innovation. Individual educators can participate in scheduled sessions, while schools, districts, County Offices of Education, state agencies, and other educational organizations can arrange customized Professional Learning.​​​​​​​​​​