EDEXCHANGE FALL 2024 APPLICATION

What is EdExchange?

EdExchange is a Thinkery professional development program. We empower elementary-grade educators to integrate innovative practices in making and technology into their activities and lessons. This summer, we invite YOU to join us and explore STEAM-based concepts and activities!

All EdExchange participants will receive:

Up to 12 CPE-credited hours of professional development.
Opportunity for Thinkery classroom collaborations in Summer 2025. These collaborations involve:

Student projects co-planned alongside a Thinkery staff member (materials & tech provided by Thinkery)
In-class support for your teaching & your students' learning
One-on-one planning sessions with Thinkery staff member to plan, develop and collaborate
A stipend to sustain STEAM teaching & learning beyond the last day of your EdExchange experience
Invitations to EdExchange showcases, meetups, & networking events

To apply, fill out this form. Thanks to generous funding from our sponsors, this program is offered at no cost to participants. However, space is limited and applying does not guarantee your registration.

Should I apply to EdExchange?

We'd love to meet you! Here are our criteria:

You:

Instruct elementary-age students
Demonstrate a desire to advance your experience teaching STEAM concepts, leading maker activities, and incorporating technology into your lessons
Express an interest in supporting student learning through project-based learning and hands-on activities
Are employed at a campus or educational non-profit within a 10-mile radius of Thinkery
Not sure if you qualify? Apply! We'd love to meet you.

SY 24-25 commitments:
Applicants must be able to attend professional development workshops at Thinkery. All workshops are Wednesdays from 5-7pm.

October 2 - Kickoff

October 9 - Storytelling for All

October 23 - Play, Program, Create

October 30 - Electricity and Circuits

November 13 - Novel Engineering

November 20 - How to Have an Idea

Spring 2025 plan:

For 8 weeks (January-March) Thinkery staff will co-plan and co-implement a STEAM-focused, hands-on project with you and your students.
April or May 2025 — Spring EdExchange Showcase (an opportunity to regroup, share, and celebrate a year's worth of work!)

EdExchange Educator Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Pronouns*

Email address*

Phone Number*

What best describes your role working with students?*

Classroom Teacher
Librarian
Instructional Coach
Other (please specify)

How did you hear about the program? (Check all that apply.)*

Thinkery Website
Event
Thinkery Social Media
Previously Applied
District Email
Word of Mouth
Alumni (please select if you have previously participated in the program)

If you answered an "Event", which event?

Classroom & Program Information

Campus Name*

School District*

Street Address:

City, State:

Zip Code

Is your campus Title 1?*

Yes
No
Unsure

Student Information

Total number of students that you will implement EdExchange learnings with

If other, please specify

Alumni Applicant Questions

Are you an alumnus of the EdExchange Program? This means that you have completed PD workshops with us in the past.*

Yes, I've participated in EdExchange before
No, this would be my first time participating in EdExchange. (If you answer no, skip to the next section)

We'd love to hear about your past experience with EdExchange, and what you hope to gain in the future! We appreciate your thoughtful responses — these are the questions that get us excited about learning & creating with you and your students!

Please list and briefly describe the top 2–3 goals that you, as an educator, hope to achieve by participating in EdExchange during the 2023–24 school year. (3–5 sentences)

Describe how your past participation in EdExchange has made a difference in your curriculum,or the things that you teach. (3–5 sentences)

New Applicant Questions

Please list and briefly describe the top 2–3 goals that you, as an educator, hope to achieve by participating in EdExchange during the 2023–24 school year. (3–5 sentences)

How do you think your students will benefit from participating in the EdExchange program? (3–5 sentences)

Grant Components: Evaluation, Demographics, Photo Releases

Selected participants will be asked to provide student demographic information and collect student surveys at the end of the program. We will also request permission to get photographs or videos of student at work during the program.

Are you able to assist with collecting releases and providing demographics?*

Tell us about yourself! What is something that you enjoy and get super excited to share with students? (3–5 sentences)*