B'More Codes Hi-Tech Loaner Lab
The B'More Codes Hi-Tech Loaner Lab provides middle school STEM teachers with the
opportunity to borrow free class sets of programmable robots (Vex GO and Sphero Mini).
Teachers must complete a professional development workshop in order to be eligible
to borrow the kits.
The professional development program includes two in-person summer sessions and a
follow up virtual session in December. During the workshop, participating teachers
will have the opportunity to practice using the Vex GO and Sphero Mini bots, develop
a lesson using one of the robots, and collaborate with other middle school teachers.
Learn more about the Hi-Tech Loaner Lab and sign up.
For questions, email amcdonald AT_TOWSON
B′More Secure GenCyber Professional Learning Community
The B’More Secure GenCyber program is open to middle and high school Maryland teachers
(from any discipline) who are interested in infusing cybersecurity lessons in their
teaching. The program is primarily designed for teachers with little to no cybersecurity
content knowledge. However, teachers with existing cybersecurity content knowledge
and teaching experience are also encouraged to apply, as a focus on the pedagogy of
teaching of cyber, career connections, and social justice issues related to cybersecurity
will be benefit all teachers.
The program begins with an intensive, in-person Summer Camp at Towson University (June
26–30). During the 2023–2024 school year, participants will implement at least two
cybersecurity lessons in their classrooms, participate in virtual meetings and attend
a final in-person session in May, 2023.
This workshop is made possible by funding from the National Security Agency and the
National Science Foundation.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2023-2024 cohort. Click here for more information about the program and to submit your name to our waiting list
and to receive notifications about next year's program (pending funding).
Maryland Loaner Lab Hybrid Training
The Maryland Loaner Lab loans secondary science teachers free kits of materials that include equipment, reagents, and lessons. Teachers who participate
in a training workshop are eligible to borrow from the Maryland Loaner Lab. In our
new hybrid training, participants will learn about and gain hands-on experience with
kits offered through the Maryland Loaner Lab through asycnrhonous assigments and a
synchronous session.
Learn more about the MDLL Hybrid Training and sign up.
For questions, email kberger AT_TOWSON.