UNG/Gainesville site for district science teachers conference

DAHLONEGA - The University of North Georgia, Brenau University, Georgia State University, the Physics Teacher Education Coalition, and the Georgia Science Teachers Association District II hosted the Georgia Science Teachers Association District II ELIPSE (Experiential Learning and Inquiry for Physical Science) Conference on UNG's Gainesville Campus Saturday.

The purpose of the conference was to enhance K-12 student learning and address the shortage of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) students by helping science educators grow their knowledge and teaching techniques.

Local teachers and education stakeholders explored inquiry-based strategies and technologies during the conference.

UNG's long-term goal for the conference is to build a community of physical science educators that have a focus on technology- and inquiry-based learning.