Paul Gould Encourages Creativity!
Consider Design Thinking Principles in Education Paul Gould of MAYA Design facilitated a session at the transformED space at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit on design thinking. Paul challenged the...
View ArticleGigapan Visits transformED
Gigapan Visits transformED Instructional Coaches from 25 districts in Allegheny County participated in Gigapan training. The trainers from the Create Lab Dror Yaron and Clara Phillips were joined by...
View ArticleAIU’s transformED Wins Coveted DATA AWARD
transformED Wins Coveted DATA AWARD On May 16th, 2013 The Pittsburgh Technology Council held their annual Design, Art, and Technology (DATA) Awards Gala and Interactive Exhibition at the Grand Priory....
View ArticleCongratulations STEAM Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 STEAM Grant recipients! With the generous support from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and the Grable Foundation, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Center for...
View ArticleGo!Animate
Jade Leung, Honors Biology Teacher at Shaler Area School District offered an eduprentice workshop on Go!Animate a digital cartoon program applying STEM concepts in local classrooms at transformED ....
View ArticlePittsburgh Arts Community Gathers
Gregg Behr, Executive Director of the Grable Foundation, greets local representatives of arts organizations and area educators as they gather to collaborate on ways to advance educational outreach...
View ArticleCE Virtual Open House
Continuing the recognition of Connected Educator Month, the Center for Creativity and partner, Common Sense Media, hosted a Connected Educator Virtual Open House. The Open House connected local...
View ArticleChampions of Change
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Center for Creativity and its partner, Common Sense Media, rounded out Connected Educator Month by recognizing “Champions of Change” from within area school...
View ArticleEFMS Dream Factory
Brooke Gipe, an eighth grade student at Elizabeth Forward Middle School, demonstrates the Maker Bot, a 3D printer, in the school’s new Dream Factory. In the naming of the “Dream Factory”, a unique wing...
View ArticleWelcome Back to the Institute of Play!
Program Name: TeacherQuest A fresh approach to professional development designed to empower teachers as designers, increase student engagement and re-imagine what teaching can be through games and...
View ArticleSTEAM Grant RFP
The Center for Creativity at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit is pleased to offer regional districts the opportunity to apply for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics)...
View ArticleHistory Near You!
Jason Smith and Melissa DeSimone of Avonworth and Robert Stakeley of the Heinz History Center discuss their collaborative roles in creating a local history project. The Social Studies Network concluded...
View ArticleTeacher Quest Takes Pittsburgh by Storm!
Educators from Allegheny County public schools have been coming to the AIU all week long to participate in Teacher Quest. The program empowers teachers to transform into designers, increasing student...
View ArticleAIU’s transformED Wins Coveted DATA AWARD
transformED Wins Coveted DATA AWARD On May 16th, 2013 The Pittsburgh Technology Council held their annual Design, Art, and Technology (DATA) Awards Gala and Interactive Exhibition at the Grand Priory....
View ArticleDigital Citizenship Week
It’s that time of year again! Digital Citizenship Week is October 19 – 25, and we’d love your support in making the week successful. The purpose of Digital Citizenship Week is to build awareness of...
View ArticleConnectED Educator Virtual Forum
Zoom-2014-10-14 09.59.43 My Webinar 764361944 from Center for Creativity on Vimeo. The Center for Creativity’s celebration of ConnectED Educator Month began on a high note with the ConnectED Educator...
View ArticleProject 24 Who Will Be Next?
Is your school or district leading the way in digital learning innovation? Know any exemplary afterschool programs, libraries or community partners that support college and career readiness through...
View ArticleCall for Participants for Create Innovation Fest 2015
Technology Council Announces Call for Participants for CREATE Innovation Festival 2015 part of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Technology Council (PTC) today...
View ArticleTake a Shot Contest
The Steeltown Entertainment Project is holding its yearly Teen Film Contest again. The theme this year is: People, Places and Things in and around the Pittsburgh area who have had a positive...
View ArticleDigital Learning Week 2015
The Center for Creativity of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit is celebrating Digital Learning with a week-long series of events, showcasing the highlights of regional schools that are engaging in...
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