It’s full “STEAM” ahead for Buncombe County Schools teachers, as they shared captivating classroom lessons at the BCS STEAM Conference today. Sessions helped teachers integrate STEAM - science, technology, engineering, arts, and math - into daily learning.
“This year we offered 42 sessions for all educators,” shared Janet Frazier, Instructional Technology and Media Systems Facilitator for Buncombe County Schools. “No matter what grade levels or subjects, teachers can learn about new technology and strategies to engage students and help them learn.”
James Michael Sapp, a teacher at Owen Middle School, led a session on “X-Ray Profiles,” an art-based assignment that has students research a historical figure and create a life-sized representation. Other sessions focused on the positives and perils of navigating artificial intelligence in the classroom.
“When STEAM went virtual during COVID, we realized we could open it up to teachers from all over and invite presenters to share their knowledge no matter where they are,” said Frazier. “We’re really pleased with the experts who’ve led sessions, from Buncombe County Schools and beyond.”
This is the 10th year for the BCS STEAM conference.