Are you a US-based K-12 public or charter school teacher or librarian?
Start with Art: STEAM Learning with Chibitronics Paper Circuits
If you are a K-12 public or charter school educator or librarian based in the United States, we have an opportunity for you (or someone you may know)!
This summer, as part of Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute 2025, we are excited to be once again teaching a virtual course, “Start with Art: STEAM Learning with Chibitronics Paper Circuits!”
Classroom-tested, our dynamic, ever-evolving curriculum introduces educators to paper circuits, STEAM, and novel ways of integrating them across subject areas.
Participating teachers will receive full scholarships for hands-on virtual professional development, and a FREE kit of supplies (valued at over $250), to learn with and take back to the classroom — all generously funded by Infosys Foundation USA.
Apply now as spots are limited!
Please note: Each educator can only register for ONE 2025 Pathfinders summer course. Those who apply for multiple courses will be responsible for paying for the additional courses out of pocket and no sponsorship will be provided in this case.
Choose Dates & Times That Work For YOU!
Dates: Core sessions July 7-July 25
Our Core Sessions are being offered multiple times throughout July to accommodate your schedule and provide flexibility. Please sign up for ONE session A, B, and C in consecutive order (asynchronous video makeup options available).
Session A
(Sign up for ONE)
- Monday, July 7th,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET - Thursday, July 10th,
9:00am – 12: 00pm ET - Thursday, July 10th,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET - Wednesday, July 16th,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET - Tuesday, July 22nd,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Session B
(Sign up for ONE)
- Tuesday, July 8th,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET - Monday, July 14th,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET - Thursday, July 17th,
9:00am – 12: 00pm ET - Thursday, July 17th,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET - Wednesday, July 23rd,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Session C
(Sign up for ONE)
- Wednesday, July 9th,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET - Tuesday, July 15th,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET - Monday, July 21st,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET - Thursday, July 24th,
9:00am – 12: 00pm ET - Thursday, July 24th,
1:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Course Format: 40 hours total
- Three 3-hour live Core Sessions A, B, and C
- Special topics 2-hour webinars
Please see our webinar schedule below with topic sessions and a range of special guest hosts! - Live office hours sessions (daily between July 7 and July 25)
This is where you can ask questions, debug one-on-one with course facilitators, and dive deeper into topics of your choice! We will also hold “topic-themed” office hours by special request from participants. - 10 hours of asynchronous activities and projects to explore on your own
- Please note: this course requires is approximately 30-32 hours of live sessions along with 8-10 hours of asynchronous hands-on project-based work. Live sessions will be recorded and made available for video makeups to fit your schedule!
Applications due by: May 31st, 2025
Please note: Each educator can only register for ONE 2025 Pathfinders summer course. Those who apply for multiple courses will be responsible for paying for the additional courses out of pocket and no sponsorship will be provided in this case.
Summer 2025 Webinar Schedule:
Note: Session recordings will be made available for a make up option
- 6/5 7p eastern/4p pacific: Meet the Author with guest host Kathy Ceceri
- 6/26 7p eastern/4p pacific: Meet the Artist with guest host Kristin Osiecki
- 7/11 1p eastern/10a pacific: Color, Resistance, and DIY paper sensors – hosted by Jie Qi
- 7/18 9a eastern/6a pacific: Celebration Presentations A – hosted by Shiela Lee
A share-out of projects created during the course, to inspire you through your creative learning journey! - 7/18 1p eastern/10a pacific: AI & Paper Circuits with guest host Codejoy
- 7/25 9a eastern/6a pacific: Celebration Presentations B – hosted by Shiela Lee
A share-out of projects created during the course, to inspire you through your creative learning journey! - 7/25 1p eastern/10a pacific: Paper Robots & AI Robots with guest host Jasmine Florentine
- 8/1 1p eastern/10a pacific: Celebration Presentations C – hosted by Shiela Lee
A share-out of projects created during the course, to inspire you through your creative learning journey! - 8/8 1p eastern/10a pacific: Programming Paper Circuits – hosted by Jie Qi
- 8/15 1p eastern/10a pacific: Cardboard Circuits with guest host Makedo
- 8/22 1p eastern/10a pacific: Making Things Move: Motor-Powered Paper Circuits – hosted by Jie Qi
Course Details:
Pre-requisites: No prerequisites. All skill levels are welcome!
Facilitators:
- Shiela Lee, Head of Education & Product Manager, Chibitronics
- Jessica Frost-Ballas, Head of Craft & Creative Partnerships, Chibitronics
- Kathy Ceceri, Author & Educator
- Kristin Osiecki, Artist & Educator
- Barbara Liedahl, Professional Development Specialist, BJLFELTCLAYMAKER, LLC
Grades: Geared toward 4th through 12th grade educators
Description:
Learn the basics of how electricity works, and apply this knowledge in developing creative projects for your students. Whether you’re a science teacher who is looking for new ways to help students engage with core concepts from your curriculum, an art teacher looking for accessible ways for students to express themselves with technology, or anywhere else across content areas, this course is for you!
Paper circuits make use of familiar craft materials such as tape, markers, and cardstock to build electronics projects that look and feel like paper, but can come to life through the power of electricity. Educators can use these materials as a friendly on-ramp into a new world of technological making, while empowering students to express themselves and tell their stories in exciting new interactive ways.
In this workshop, you will learn to build expressive circuits on paper with easy to use Chibitronics components, conductive tapes, and craft materials. Together, we will create interactive switches and sensors, and explore circuit design intuitively while making works of art. We’ll introduce you to our new Chibitronics circuit design and simulation software, educator resources, and curriculum. You’ll have an opportunity to test out these activities yourself, reflect on your experiences, and customize curriculum for your students. Workshop participants will share ideas and feedback with fellow educators. You’ll walk away with the resources, skills, and all the support you need to facilitate paper circuit activities in your own classroom!
All participants will receive a FREE kit of LEARNER-FRIENDLY materials mailed to their home to learn from and use with your students.
We look forward to learning and creating with you this summer!
All participants will receive a FREE kit of supplies including:
- Educator Set of Chibitronics Supplies
- Classroom Set of Chibitronics Supplies (for up to 30 students)
- Preliminary access to our NEWEST product releases
What past participants have to say:
As a middle school literacy teacher, I am always looking for ways to incorporate hands-on activities into the curriculum. Start with Art: STEAM Learning with Chibitronics Paper Circuits provided me with tools, materials, and the confidence to incorporate fun and meaningful STEAM activities into literacy. I was inspired and had the space and opportunity to connect my content standards with skills and habits that all 21st century learners will need. This class is not just for technology or STEAM teachers; educators in all areas and across many settings will benefit from taking it. I would highly recommend this class to any teacher looking for ways to help students light up their learning and really shine!
Aubrey, 7-8th grade humanities teacher, Pathfinders 2024
This class opened up a whole new world of collaboration for me. I am building ideas about how to collaborate with tech, art, and language arts. It makes problem solving tactile and fun!
Liz, 8th grade math teacher, Pathfinders 2024
A bit about Infosys Foundation USA:
Infosys Foundation USA, committed to expanding access to computer science and maker education in K-12 public schools across the U.S., offers k-12 public school teachers across the US the ability to apply for their Pathfinders Institute twice each year. Special consideration will be given to teachers from high-needs schools and under-represented communities, those new to teaching CS and maker education, and to districts that demonstrate a commitment to sending multiple teachers to Pathfinders.
Please share this with any US-based public or charter school teachers and librarians that you think may be interested. We hope you will be able to join us this summer!
Start your registration here:
Applications due by: May 31st, 2025