How can we support you? Computer science online materials are some of the most highly-interactive and engaging examples of online education, and we are creating paper copies of activities for those without connections. So many free resources are available at this time. Do you have a need? Let us help you find a solution. https://cs4md.com/18-resources/118-online
Webinars: We will provide local experts to run teacher PD for any of the following areas of interest. Just ask.
Monday 4/20 5-6pm: UMGC talks about Cyber concerns and suggestions for educators in current times. (invite teachers to sign up to attend)
ongoing and upcoming: (invite teachers to sign up to attend or request sessions for your own group)
What teachers should know about online safety
Teaching your students to be safe online
How to effectively use: Microsoft TEAMS, Google Classroom and MEET, Schoology, Canvas, etc.
Good practices for remote teaching from Loyola University
CS Teacher Support: PASS IT ON!
We are restarting the mentor program to support CS teachers through May. They can join online sessions, call in or email mentor teachers for advice and suggestions. Send this link to teachers to sign up. This will also give teachers access to paper materials that align to the online courses for students without computer access.
Praxis II CS study sessions are free to any interested MD teacher. Send this link to sign up for Praxis study sessions.
Join weekly discussions for teachers of
Best ideas for getting started with remote teaching - (recorded webinar with Q&A session Thursday 4/16 at 4pm)
Ongoing meetups for AP CS-A group, AP CS-P group CS Discoveries/FOCS/ECS group, general CS teachers group by signing up with this link.