Sean Tibor
Sean Tibor
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ROLE: Computer Science and Educational Technology Specialist
SCHOOL: Pine Crest School
COUNTRY: United States of America
Sean is a dad, coder, teacher, geek, marketer, salmon enthusiast, Star Wars fan, and 3D-printing nut living in Florida. Prior to teaching, he has worked in IT and marketing for Procter & Gamble, Kaplan University (now Purdue University Global), and Diagnostic Centers of America. Sean has a bachelor's and master's degree in information systems from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. This is his third year teaching.
TWITTER: @smtibor
CO-PRESENTER: Kelly Schuster-Paredes
What We Learned From Teaching Kids to Code
What We Learned From Teaching Kids to Code
DESCRIPTION:
Learning to code has many unexpected advantages. Because programming languages are updated frequently and fluid tools for future jobs, coding is referred to as a semi-perishable skill. However, durable skills developed while learning to code are essential and develop life long skills that benefit students in other courses. In this session, explore the techniques used and learned while ‘learning how to code’ and brainstorm ways to transfer and use these skills in your classroom and curriculum.
STRAND: Beyond Now
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers/Educators, Administrators/School Leaders, Technology Coaches/Integrationists
TARGET GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School
TECH LEVEL: Beginner
LANGUAGE: English
TIME: Session 2: 11:45-12:45
WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS NEED?
A laptop may be best suited versus a phone but not required.
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