Computer Science is a topic that comes up over and over. Students need to understand the language and processes of computer science just as much as they need to understand written and spoken language to compete in the future workforce.
This workshop, put on by experts in the field and in CS education, will provide insight into technologies like artificial intelligence, data analysis, coding, and gaming. Participants will leave with tangible strategies and activities that can be used in the classroom that are equitable for all.
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Our Instructors
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Christopher Bell
Teacher / Tech TOSA / Department Lead -
Sean Glantz
CS Teacher -
Carla Neely
STEM Legislative Fellow -
Svea Anderson
Educator and Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator at DHS/CISA 2021/22 -
Anupama Gupta
Educational Technology Coordinator -
Bryan Flaig
Curriculum Developer -
K. Virginia Lehmkuhl-Dakhwe
University STEM Education Officer -
Lizzy Brooks
Technical Arts teacher -
Julie Goo
Coordinator of Innovation -
Ashley Redhill
Teacher -
Jim Burnham
Mechatronics Engineering Instructor -
Jason Pittman
Teacher
Session Topics
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Connecting Micro:bit to Girls of Color
Carla Neely, M.Ed.
How to gain and sustain the interest of girls of color in Science and Computer Science by using the micro:bit. It is important to see that computer science can be integrated into all subjects. In addition, in order to increase the percentages of girls of color involved in CS, we have to change how CS is delivered to them.
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Cracking the Code: Integrating Cybersecurity into Your Curriculum
Svea Anderson
Introducing students to Cybersecurity curriculum and careers is essential. In this workshop, I will introduce educators to resources that will seamlessly integrate quality, vetted, cybersecurity lessons into their curriculums. Educators do not need to teach CS or Cyber. The lessons were developed by classroom educators for educators who don't have CS backgrounds.
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Leveraging “Non-Coding” CS Activities to Teach Science and Math Concepts
Sean Glantz, MAT
We will explore how several different short lesson sequences from units 1-3 of code.org's free AP CSP curriculum can be used to teach stem concepts including number systems, ecological networks, and waves. We will also demonstrate how teachers and students can use App Lab with no prior coding experience to create simple apps that demonstrate learning about any topic.
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Getting Started with Scratch
Julie Goo
Getting started with Scratch! No computer science experience? No problem! Come and learn about Scratch and some ready-to-use resources with your students. Learn how to integrate computer science into all STEAM areas to help improve literacy. Teachers will walk away with tangible projects to practice with their students that are easy to use and engaging.
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Using Scratch and Intermediate Projects to Practice STEAM + Literacy Skills
Jason Pittman
Carolyn Henry describes her story in big tech and some of the challenges that she faced as one of the few women who were in significant leadership positions. She also describes the importance of computer science for current students and how it can provide financial security.
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Limitless: CS in Any Classroom
Carolyn Henry
Carolyn Henry describes her story in big tech and some of the challenges that she faced as one of the few women who were in significant leadership positions. She also describes the importance of computer science for current students and how it can provide financial security.