TMC Educator Resources
TMC Labs Training
Learn how to use Think Make Create (TMC) Labs to teach STEM concepts through fun, hands-on, activities. Each lab is a mobile makerspace with a robust K-8 curriculum aligned to Idaho science standards and the materials to complete each activity. Labs are available to educators to use in their classrooms, afterschool programs, summer camps, community events, and more at little or no cost!
*No TMC Labs trainings scheduled at this time. Let us know if you’d like us to visit your site for training this spring. We can’t promise that we can accommodate all requests, but we will assess the needs based on your requests and do our best. Email Amy at apost@jannus.org to request training.*
Classroom teachers can use this training as one learning experience for the professional development course EDOE53701 - Idaho Learning Adventures: Choose Your Own Path - Fall 2024 through NNU Center for Professional Development.
Goals of TMC Labs Training
TMC training participants will...
- Gain confidence and competence as a STEM educator
- Learn how to guide youth through science and engineering practices
- Learn how to facilitate problem-solving through tinkering
- Plan and prepare quality STEM activities
- Access TMC and STEM resources
- Connect with other STEM educators
TMC Labs Online Training
Online TMC Labs training compliments and expands upon our in-person training.
In order to access the online training, follow these instructions:
- Click on the blue button below
- Create an account
- Search for the course “Ensuring Quality STEM"
- Enroll in the Idaho course
- Use “TMCID” as the keycode to enroll in the course.
Techbridge Girls: Join Our Spring 2025 STEM Equity Learning Community
Techbridge Girls is excited to announce that applications are being accepted to join the Spring 2025 STEM Equity Learning Community. All out-of-school time (OST) supervisors and administrators for organizations that serve BIPOC girls* and gender-expansive youth are encouraged to apply!
Techbridge Girls has re-engineered how STEM Education is taught for 25 years. Our curricula and training help educators challenge gender, racial, and class bias in STEM fields and culture to help girls see their unique STEM lineage, community, interests, and path to success.
The STEM Equity Learning Community is designed to equip OST program managers, administrators, and site directors so that more equitable learning spaces are available for Black, Indigenous, Latina and all girls and gender-expansive youth of color.
For more information and/or to apply to participate in this incredible learning opportunity, visit the STEM Equity Learning Community landing page, today!
Idaho STEM Ecosystem Grants
We strongly encourage all TMC Lab hosts and other STEM programs to apply for the Idaho STEM Ecosystem regional grants of $500 to $5,000. These grants will be available during the school year and applications are considered four times each year. We created a grant guide to help you with your application found HERE. More grant information and the application can be found HERE.
