Demonstrate Your Expertise

Continuing Education Units

Upon completion of STEM Innovations and Global Competence, participants are eligible to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from a certified institution to demonstrate participation in professional development to their school district or employer. One CEU equals ten contact hours of participation in organized continuing education classes and/or training. CEUs can be used to maintain licensing for educators, but are not accepted by all districts. Please check with your district before pursuing this opportunity.

George Mason University's Office of Executive and Professional Education has evaluated STEM Innovations and Global Competence for 0.5 CEUs. More information on receiving Continuing Education Units can be found at the end of the course. Please note, this is a self-pay option and participants are responsible for the $50.00 CEU certificate fee.

Certificate of Participation

All educators who successfully complete STEM Innovations and Global Competence will automatically receive a certificate of participation noting five hours of professional learning from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Badges

Throughout your experience in this professional development course, you will have the opportunity to earn badges. Educators will receive one badge upon completion of each module.

Description	Badge
Module One: Connecting STEM and Global Competence The participant is able to understand the connection between STEM innovations and global competence.
Module Two: Investigating Global STEM Projects The participant is able to analyze global STEM projects and learning activities.
Module Three: Designing Global STEM Action Plans The participant is able to integrate STEM innovations and global competence through design and assessment of global STEM projects.