WeTeach_CS Summit 2019

I want my students to be excited about Computational Thinking and self-starters when tackling programming projects. And I am willing to bet that you feel the same way! Building Thinking Classrooms has been a transformative approach to teaching mathematics and science for years. So why aren’t we doing it in CS?? In this session, we will introduce proven strategies of collaboration and problem solving that will unlock your student’s potential and build engaging classrooms where kids think computationally.

Blended learning combines technology-driven, online learning with teacher led instruction to maximize a personalized learning experience for students. Blended learning involves rethinking class structure, use of time, and allocation of resources. The goal of blended learning is to increase student learning and achievement by using the best instructional strategies, and fostering a personalized, highly productive learning environment of engaged students. In this session, participants will engage in a blended learning simulation, become familiar with tools and strategies indicative of a blended learning environment, and discuss with colleagues, enabling teachers to develop systems for creating their own blended learning classroom.

Learn Python coding from a real Industry Expert!

David is an exciting and engaging speaker, with lots of interesting stories to tell about coding in Python for the Internet of Things.

How does CODE apply to Solar Fields, Smart Agriculture, Sports, Art, Entertainment??
...your students need to know - and David has coded applications in ALL these fields!

This is a must-see session - you'll gain SO many insights to bring back to your students!!

• Are you and your students ready to “graduate from blocks” to a real-world programming language?
• Want to level-up your AP CSP classes with an engaging project-based coding curriculum?

This session will introduce you to CodeSpace, an exciting new way to teach real text-based code using physical computing devices. Bring your Chromebook or laptop – we’ll provide CodeBot robots and micro:bits for you to connect and program during the session.

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!

In this session, participants will learn about how we can relate discrete math for computer science to a number of other disciplines. Topics will be kept simple and I promise--no proofs (OK, maybe just one). Just a few different activities and ideas to help you show you students how computer science is being used in the liberal arts and other disciplines through discrete math applications.

Learn foundational computer science concepts and content to challenge the Texas CS 8-12 (TExES 241) and Praxis exams.

joyce@autoauto.ai

Mini self-driving cars and hands-on content. Teach Python Programming and on-demand STEM content with our ready-made project-based curricula and fun cars.
Please come to our hands-on session or booth to learn how to get started with our cars in your classroom, and for a chance to win one of our cars!

AutoAuto enables teachers to address the STEM education gap using an innovative project-based learning platform. This platform combines an adaptive learning management system with small robotic cars, giving teachers the tools they need to motivate and teach the youth to learn Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and other on-demand STEM content. Moreover, it equips teachers by delivering programming and technology lessons in various formats (including videos), therefore making their jobs easier yet more effective. Each lesson has a check for understanding (CFU) system to track progress leading up to assessments to ensure mastery of skills learned.

 More at: https://www.autoauto.ai.

School counselors are eager to direct students to viable education and career opportunities. Consider these key points for collaboration as you plan to meet with counselors to discuss ways their professional responsibilities align with your goals to increase student access to computing.

Code.org’s free resources teach students coding with visual blocks. You may have done the Hour of Code or perhaps your school is teaching coding and computer science. You’ve used the Hour of Code tutorials with your students, or perhaps even taught the Code.org A-F curriculum, now it’s time for open ended projects! The newly released Sprite Lab is designed to allow students to imagine and creative expressive, interesting projects and games. In this session, you will learn how to integrate the newly released Sprite Lab into your grade 4+ class.