NYSCATE 2021 CS Sessions

Saturday #CSForNY Sessions:

Sat, November 20th 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM – Session 1 – Hyatt Regency C

Bring the Future to ANY class with Coding!

Coding is about creation. Creation is what we should be pushing to in any class. Why not combine the two and let kids create with a future skill in any class? This session gives you what you need to make that dream happen. You will get both simple ways and ways to add creativity with time to test them all! Join us!

Sat, November 20th 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Session 3 - Hyatt Grand Ballroom A

Supporting Computer Science Education at your High School with the Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS Program

Learn about how the Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS Program can support your high school in building an inclusive computer science pathway for all students. TEALS pairs trained computer science (CS) professionals with high school teachers to help build CS teaching capacity. Learn directly from one of our partner classroom teachers and an administrator from the Charter School for Applied Technologies in Buffalo, NY about how TEALS has transformed the growing CS program at their school!

Sat, November 20th 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM - Session 4 - Hyatt Grand Ballroom C

Breaking Into CS: The Pathway to Success

Only 45% of our nation’s high schools teach computer science and courses still lack girls and historically underrepresented students. Attendees will learn about Code.org’s model of supporting and training teachers to teach computer science, even beginners.

Sat, November 20th 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM, Session 4 - Hyatt Grand Ballroom F

Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards in Action

Not sure where or how to begin integrating the recently adopted Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards into your instruction? This session will provide a brief overview of the standards, share what we have regionally identified as the priority standards, and provide key content area connections that will help you to embed these standards more intentionally into your curriculum.

Sunday #CSForNY Sessions:

Sun, November 21st 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM - Session 5 - Convention Center Highland H

Aligning Digital fluency and digital citizenship with educational standards

New York adopted the K12 Computer Science & Digital Fluency Learning Standards in 2020. These 5 stands of digital fluency include digital citizenship. What are the standards? How do they align with other standards such as ISTE & AASL? We will go over connections between digital citizenship standards & suggestions to incorporate them in the classroom.

Sun, November 21st 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM – Session 5 - Convention Center Highland D

NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards in K-1

New York State has charged schools with local decision making in implementation of the new Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards. While developing stand-alone computer science course(s) is an option, the standards were written for integration into other subject areas. The purpose of this session is to equip educators with information and strategies to implement the K-1 CS standards. We will share an overview of the K-1 standards, rollout timeline, and share standards-based lessons and activities curated by New York educators to integrate CS & DF across disciplines.

Sun, November 21st 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Session 6 – Convention Center Highland G

Let's Get Physical: Hardware to engage CS learners of all ages

Come learn about low-cost hardware options for programming and learning computer science principles for students and learners of all ages and ability levels. We will demonstrate hardware including MakeyMakeys, Circuit Playgrounds, Micro:Bits and Raspberry Pis - with time for participants to experiment.

Sun, November 21st 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Session 6 - Convention Center Aqueduct CD

Supporting Computer Science Education at your High School with the Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS Program

Learn about how the Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS Program can support your high school in building an inclusive computer science pathway for all students. TEALS pairs trained computer science (CS) professionals with high school teachers to help build CS teaching capacity.

Sun, November 21st 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Session 7 - Convention Center Highland D

NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards in 2-3

The purpose of this session is to equip educators with information and strategies to implement the CS standards in grades 2-3. We will share an overview of the 2-3 standards, rollout timeline, and share standards-based lessons and activities curated by New York educators to integrate CS & DF across disciplines.

Sun, November 21st 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM – Session 7 – Hyatt Regency B

NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards in 9-12

The purpose of this session is to equip educators with information and strategies to implement the CS standards in grades 9-12. We will share an overview of the 9-12 standards, rollout timeline, and share standards-based lessons and activities curated by New York educators to integrate CS & DF across disciplines.

Sun, November 21st 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM – Session 8 – Hyatt Grand Ballroom A

Leading the Charge! NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards in 7-12

The purpose of this session is to equip educators with information and strategies to implement the CS standards in grades 7-12. We will share an overview of the 7-12 standards, rollout timeline, and share standards-based lessons and activities curated by New York educators to integrate CS & DF across disciplines.

Monday #CSForNY Sessions:

Mon, November 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM – Session 9 - Convention Center Highland D

NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards in 4-6

New York State has charged schools with local decision making in implementation of the new Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards. While developing stand-alone computer science course(s) is an option, the standards were purposefully written for integration into other subject areas. The purpose of this session is to equip educators with information and strategies to implement the CS standards. We will share an overview of the 4-6 standards and rollout timeline. Standards-based lessons and activities curated by New York educators will be showcased to equip attendees with resources to integrate the CS & DF standards across disciplines.

Mon, November 22nd 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM – Session 10 - Convention Center Highland D

Computer Science Teachers Roundtable

This open forum will let Computer Science teachers from around NYS share and discuss the rollout of the new CS standards approved by the state, curriculum ideas, and more!

Mon, November 22nd 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM – Session 10 - Hyatt Grand Ballroom C

Creating a Brand New Computer Science Course

Now that you have the New York State Computer Science Standards, how are you going to teach your students all they need to know? This session will help you design a Computer Science Course for your students that is developmentally appropriate, challenging and equitable. We will look at the different programming tools available to you and what will apply best to your students. We will dig into the standards with ideas and resources for how to teach then to your class.

Mon, November 22nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM – Session 11 - Convention Center Highland D

Putting the Pieces Together- Computer Science, Digital Fluency and Core Curricular Areas

At first glance the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards may seem overwhelming. Come play and learn ways that you and your teachers are already meeting these standards. This session is designed to be interactive.

Mon, November 22nd 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM – Session 12 – Convention Center Highland E

Intro to Coding: How to Engage Your Students in Computer Science

During this workshop, you will build your own website, learn about how to implement an equitable computer science pathway in your classrooms, and get tips and tricks on how to engage your students in computer science.

Mon, November 22nd 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM – Session 12 – Hyatt Grand Ballroom E

Leading the Charge! NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards in K-6

The purpose of this session is to equip educators with information and strategies to implement the CS standards. We will share an overview of the K-6 standards and rollout timeline. Standards-based lessons and activities curated by New York educators will be showcased to equip attendees with resources to integrate the CS & DF standards across disciplines.

Mon, November 22nd 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM – Session 12 – Convention Center Highland D

NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards in 7-8

The purpose of this session is to equip educators with information and strategies to implement the CS standards. We will share an overview of the 7-8 standards and rollout timeline. Standards-based lessons and activities curated by New York educators will be showcased to equip attendees with resources to integrate the CS & DF standards across disciplines.

Tuesday #CSForNY Sessions:

Tue, November 23rd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM – Session 13 - Convention Center Highland A and Virtual

Computer Science Leadership RoundTable

Join some top leaders in the state to discuss target questions surrounding Computer Science and Digital Fluency. Then participate in a Q&A session.

Tue, November 23rd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM – Session 13 – Convention Center Highland B and Virtual

Standards Made Easy! Unpacking The NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards with Teachers

Are you an educator that read the New York State K-12 Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards and became completely lost? So were we! Fortunately, months of researching the standards has provided our group with a new understanding of the essential components to get administrators and teachers to start thinking about implementation. In this session, participants will learn about the key components and overview of the New York State Standards Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards. Resources will be provided to introduce this topic to other educators in your building or PLN!