Makey Makey for Coding

Presenter: Tim Bakner, Instructional Coach, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Description: This session goes over the basics of what you should know to quickly get started with coding projects in your elementary classroom. We will be using Makey Makey kits to spark creativity in the process.

Grades: 2-6

Target Audience: Teachers & Administrators

*Participants need to bring their own laptops to this session. Laptops are required (not tablets) for this session.

Choose Your Own Adventure (CYOA)

Presenters: Beth Horne and Belinda Flucker, Hampton City Schools

Description: Would you like to put the learning in the students' hands? Let them create a Choose Your Own Adventure!

Grades: 6-12

Target Audience: Teachers

Using Rubrics to Assess Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Citizenship in Technology Projects

Presenters: Becca Lecompte and Kim Weaver, Hampton City Schools

Description: Assessing the 5Cs in the classroom poses a unique challenge. In this session, we will explore the different kinds and uses of rubrics for classroom inquiry and problem/project-based learning. We will share resources you can tailor to your own classroom.

Grades: PK-12

Target Audience: Teachers, Administrators, & Tech Coaches

Active and Engaging Instruction

Presenters: Doris Orgain and Jennifer Lockett, Hampton City Schools

Description: Jumpstart your lessons with strategies and techniques to implement active and engaging teaching and technology tools you can use tomorrow! We will discuss how to differentiate and motivate your students with various techniques that weave easily into your daily routine. Bring an open mind and energy, we’ll do the rest!

Grades: PreK-12

Target Audience: Teachers

Leading a CS& CE Program

Presenters: Rachel White, Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Seth Black, Hampton City Schools

Description: Are you interested in starting a CS & CE program in your school (or division)? Are you looking for ways to strengthen an existing initiative? Learn about two divisions' successes in leading these programs and strategies you can use to kick start your own.

Grades: 9-12

Target Audience: High School Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, & Central Office Administrators

Integrating K - 8 Computer Science

Presenters: Dr. Anita Crowder and Bryan Wallace, Code VA

Description: So how do you fit in one more thing? In 2017 Virginia became the first state in the country to mandate computer science be integrated into instruction for all students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This session gives an introduction to CodeVA's Computer Science Integration Guide, a resource to support educators in designing integrated lessons. It defines computer science and gives guidance on how to successfully integrate. Included are opportunities for integration in language arts, history, math, and science.

Grades: K-8

Target Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Counselors, & Educators integrating CS into school programs

High School Pathways

Presenters: Code VA

Description: Ready to bring Computer Science to your school? With over 40,000 open jobs in Virginia computer science opens the door to opportunity. This session covers current high school classes in Virginia, including CTE pathways and the AP Computer Science Principles course. Information for counselors and administrators will also be covered.

Grades: 6-12

Target Audience: Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators

Just Getting Started: Implementing Relevant Digital Media and Coding in K-12 Curriculum

Presenters: Leon Edwards, Lindsey Horne, & Janie Everett, WHRO

Description: Description: How can you utilize engaging and relevant CS content with your digital learners? WHRO Education has you covered. The goal of this session is to share strategies and resources available from PBS and WHRO to successfully integrate digital media with computer science standards to both engage learners and make your content relevant to students’ lives and experiences. Educators will leave the session with ready-to-use digital media from eMediaVA like videos, simulations, and interactives for K-12, and will also learn the basics of block coding and how to incorporate coding at the elementary level using Scratch, Jr.

Grades: PK-12

Target Audience: Teachers & Instructional Leaders

Creating CS & CE Focused Clubs

Presenter: Yvette, Lee, Tucker High School, Henrico Public Schools

Description: Clubs can be a creative way to promote CS/CE in your building! I started with a regular CS club in June 2018, which grew to 3 CS clubs and 90 students in CS courses in one year. Information on Hour of Code Ambassadors, CS Talk, CS Festival, CS course promotion and others will be shared.

This will be held during the Facilitated Networking time slot. Room location will be announced.

Grades: PreK-12

Target Audience: All attendees

Hands-On ODU Computer Science & Computer Engineering

Presenters: ODU Computer Engineering & Computer Science Faculty

Description: Have you ever wondered what Computer Engineering & Computer Science students do in their courses? Learn about their classroom and program experiences through fun and hands-on mini workshops.

Grades: PreK-12

Target Audience: All attendees

Google CS First & Hands-on Scratch

Presenters: Code VA

Description: A curriculum for every classroom! Google CS First is a free computer science curriculum that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn. Using the Scratch programming languages the curriculum includes modules like Code Your Hero, Interactive Presentations and Game Design. The materials include support for integrating the lessons into core instruction.

Coding + Content= “Code-changer” in the Elementary Classroom

Presenter: Tobin Traxler, Prince William County Public Schools & VA Computer Science Educator of the Year

Description: Need a way to add coding or STEM to your elementary school? Not sure of how to add coding to content you already have to teach? I asked myself these same questions before I created a STEM cart for teachers to use at my school. We use Makey Makeys, Ozobots, Dash Robots, and Code & Go Robot Mice to get all grade levels in our K-5 school to learn how to code with the curriculum. These products have engaged students with math, science, social studies, writing, spelling, and reading while learning the foundations of coding. Teaching coding with the content in the elementary classroom can prepare students for future computer science jobs that they will need for the future.

Grades: PreK-8

Target Audience: Teachers and Admininstrators

CS for All Teachers: Building a Personalized Virtual Learning Community

Presenter: Melissa Rasberry, American Institutes for Research

Description: Virtual learning communities (VLCs) help remove barriers of teaching in isolation and offer a safe space for teachers to share their successes, questions, and ideas for classroom implementation. Come learn how to create your own personalized VLC by joining the CS for All Teachers community.

Grades: PreK-12

Target Audience: All attendees

Teaching AP Computer Science with Mobile CSP and CS Awesome

Presenter: Lisa E Ferran, Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Master Teacher for Mobile CSP and CS Awesome

Description: Come explore two official free College Board endorsed curriculums for AP Computer Science courses. Be inspired to become that AP Computer Science teacher every student remembers by being supplied with creative and structured curriculum that cannot help but make you successful and engage all students. Discover how to utilize both curriculums to create a CS pathway for your district

Grades: 9-12

Target Audience: High School Teachers & Instructional Leaders

All About Computer Engineering at ODU

Presenters: ODU Computer Engineering Faculty

Description: Learn about the Computer Engineering program at ODU in this informative session. This is a terrific opportunity to connect with CE faculty, learn about the types of courses in the program, and engage in discussions about how to help students prepare and enter the CE program.

Grades: 6-12

Target Audience: All attendees