Presentation Descriptions
Carla Neely, M.Ed. "Connecting Micro:bit to Girls of Color"
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.
Svea Anderson "Cracking the Code: Integrating Cybersecurity Into Your Curriculum"
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.
Sean Glantz "Leveraging "Non-Coding" CS Activities to Teach Science and Math Concepts"
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.
Anupama Gupta "Coding with Dash Bots"
Teachers will learn how to code using the Blockly app and use the Dash Robots to solve a problem. Teachers will go through the Engineering Design process to solve a problem in the classroom.
Jim Burnham "Arduinos: More Than Teaching Code"
Integrate Arduino's, Sensors & Coding into any class (Have Fun Building Rube Goldberg Kinetic Machines & Teaching lot's of other sensor/data based Science)
Bryan Flaig "CS+Elementary is CS for All! Integrating Identity in CS through Scratch"
Using Scratch in 4th Grade to customize sprites to represent how you look and what's important to you.
Dr. Virginia Lehmkuhl-Dakhwe "Opportunities in Computer Science Professional Learning and Supplementary Authorizations"
Learn about the Professional Learning opportunities in interdisciplinary and computer science offered collaboratively by the San José State University Jay Pinson STEM Education program and on- and off- campus partners and organizations.
Lizzy Brooks, MFA "Inclusion, Empowerment & Joy in Mixed-Level Technical Classrooms"
Learn how to engage and empower learners coming from a wide variety of middle school experiences in Computer Science and Electronics. Participants will learn great strategies for creating equity and balanced engagement at all levels of a multi-skilled classroom. Participants will engage with Circuit Python, Trinket microcontrollers and neopixel light rings.
Doreen Bonde "Makey-Makey for Elementary!"
The Makey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century that allows you to turn everyday objects into touchpads and controllers. In this introductory workshop, you'll learn how to use a Makey Makey to not only get students familiar with the basic components of a circuit (power source, wires, input and output) and how circuits interact with computers, but also how they can design and create game controllers, invent musical instruments, light up paper circuits, and more!
Julie Goo "Getting Started with Scratch"
Getting started with Scratch! No computer science experience? No problem! Come and learn about Scratch and some ready-to-use resources with your students. Recommended for Grades 4 - 8.
Ashley Redhill "The Necessity of Computer Science Exposure"
Learn why it’s essential to create a computer science program at your school that reflects the diversity of Silicon Valley. You will walk away with ready to use resources for any time and reasons for your students to persevere in CS.
Jason Pittman "Using Scratch and Intermediate projects to practice STEAM + Literacy"
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.
