K'NEXT Generation CPD workshops are for education professionals, recreational club providers, home educators and anyone that wishes to develop their confidence when using K'NEX. These are introductory workshops that assume no prior knowledge or experience.
The following workshops are designed to:
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For teachers and other
education professionals working with
the Nursery to P3 age group.
This workshop shows how Kid K'NEX can be used to support the Experiences & Outcomes and the Purposes of CfE at Early and 1st Level. Designed to introduce first-time users of Kid K'NEX to the huge potential of Kid K'NEX and to help delegates to master the techniques of model design and construction. Presentations and practical sessions guide delegates through building models using instruction cards, how to use Kid K'NEX in structured play and the use of Kid K'NEX in cross-curricular activities. A wide range of Kid K'NEX will be available to view along with support materials and guidance on where to find help and support with Kid K'NEX projects.
For teachers and other education professionals
working with the P4-7 age group.
This workshop shows how K'NEX can be used to support the Experiences & Outcomes and the Purposes of CfE at 2nd & 3rd Level. The workshop is designed to introduce first-time users of K'NEX to the huge potential of K'NEX and to help delegates to master the basic techniques of model design and construction. The workshop consists of a series of presentations alternated with practical activities that gradually builds the delegates confidence enabling them to exploit the potential of K'NEX in educational settings. A wide range of K'NEX will also be available to view along with support materials and guidance on where to find help and support with K'NEX projects.
For teachers and other education professionals
working with the P4-7 age group.
This workshop shows how K'NEX can be used to support the Experiences & Outcomes and the Purposes of CfE at 2nd & 3rd Level in Maths & Numeracy. Using a series of presentations alternated with hands-on activities delegates will see how K'NEX can be used in an area of the curriculum not usually associated with educational construction kits. The aim is to inspire delegates to use K'NEX to encourage 'reluctant' mathematicians to see and do maths in a different way.