Verizon Innovative Learning, through its Verizon Wireless retail stores, is giving kids the opportunity to explore technology and learn new skills through hands-on, experiential technology workshops.
These workshops are for elementary and middle schools students, ages 8-12.
Designed to foster greater student interest in STEM subjects, workshops expose students to topics like virtual reality, 3D design and printing, robotics, coding and more.
In the Triangle, the workshops take place at the Durham Verizon Smart Store, 5319 New Hope Commons Boulevard, Durham.
Next up:
January 26th, 2019 – Augmented Reality
- 10:30 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
- 3 p.m.
Registration is open now. Click on the above link and select a time.Have your kids been wondering how games like Pokémon Go and apps like Snapchat work? In the Augmented Reality lab, kids will experience how digital information is integrated with their own environment in real time.
They will view a bust of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, inspect the anatomy of a human brain, and explore the solar system – all without leaving their seats. All participants will leave with a QR code so that they can continue to explore the Augmented Reality world at home.
Future Verizon Innovative Learning Workshops:
February 23rd, 2019 – 3D Printing
*Registration opens on February 11th @10:00AM EST
March 23rd, 2019 – Internet of Things
*Registration opens on March 11th @10:00AM EST
April 20th, 2019 – Holography
*Registration opens on April 8th @10:00AM EST
May 18th, 2019 – Digital Photography
*Registration opens on May 6th @10:00AM EST
June 15th, 2019 – Emoji Design
*Registration opens on June 3rd @10:00AM EST
July 20th, 2019 – TBD
*Registration opens on July 8th @10:00AM EST
August 17th, 2019 – TBD
*Registration opens on August 5th @10:00AM EST
Here’s a FAQ about Verizon Innovative Learning Labs:
What is a lab?
Verizon is partnering with Project Lead The Way to bring free, hands-on learning opportunities and cool new technology directly to kids. During each lab, kids will use their hands, brains and creativity to try new, innovative technologies, learn new skills and get exposure to topics not widely taught in school. Instructors will guide students through hands-on lessons in virtual reality, coding, Internet of Things (ioT), robotics, app development and 3-D design & printing.
What is the objective of the lab?
Each lab is designed to inspire student interest in science, technology, engineering and math.
Who will teach the lab?
Instructors from Project Lead The Way will guide each lab session. Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative in-school learning experience for K-12 students and teachers across the U.S. Through pathways in computer science, engineering
and biomedical science, students learn problem-solving strategies, critical and creative thinking and how to communicate and collaborate. PLTW is shaping the innovators, creators and designers of today and tomorrow.
Who is eligible to participate?
All kids, 8-12 years old, are eligible to participate in the lab.
How can I register my child?
All students must be registered by a parent or guardian. When registering, please provide the following information in the text box provided:
• Student’s name
• Age
• Grade
• Any special instructions
All students must bring a signed parent/guardian consent form with them on the day of the lab in order to participate. When you arrive, instructors
will collect your form. Visit verizon.com/learninglabs to find the registration page.
Can my child sign up for more than one lab session?
Yes, students may sign up for as many lab sessions as they wish, as long as the session has space.
