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Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center – Georgetown, TX
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Tuesday, June 18 • 9:45am - 10:45am
Bootstrap! Video Game Design for Success in Algebra

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Many people naively assume that "Programming = Math", and expect magically higher grades from students who've taken a class in Java, Scratch or Python. In this talk, we will discuss the popular Bootstrap curriculum now in use in many schools across Texas. Bootstrap teaches students to program their own video games using purely algebraic and geometric concepts, and is closely aligned with the State Standards for Mathematics. Find out how teachers are getting involved with Bootstrap, and bringing real Computer Science and rigorous math content to middle and high school students!
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Allen Antoine

Associate Director for Math and Computer Science, Rice University Office of STEM Engagement
As Associate Director of Mathematics and Computer Science of the Rice Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM), Allen provides mathematics and computer science support. In this role, he specializes in providing lesson ideas, professional development, and teacher mentoring in the fields... Read More →

Tuesday June 18, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
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  Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12), Expose teachers to tools or resources for teaching CS