Rock CS: Rocky Mountain Computer Science Conference for P-12 Educators: Full Schedule

8:00am MDT

Welcome & Keynote

Presenters

Jake Baskin

Executive Director, CSTA

Jake is the Executive Director of the Computer Science Teachers Association, the world’s leading association for K-12 computer science teachers.He is a former high school computer science teacher, department chair, and professional development provider with the Chicago Public Schools... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2019 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Aspen 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, CO

Opening Keynote

11:00am MDT

CS with Jake

Join Jake Baskin for a discussion on how schools and districts across the nation (and world!) are implementing CS education in P-12. Hear about the successful and sustainable programs Jake has seen and share the innovations your own school or district has implemented. Let’s learn together!

Presenters

Jake Baskin

Executive Director, CSTA

Thursday June 6, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Aspen 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, CO

1 Hour Presentation

Intended Audience 3-5 teachers, 6-8 teachers, 9-12 teachers, Administrators, P-2 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge
Topic CS Curricular Alignment/Pathways, CS Integration in non-CS Classes/Cross-curricular, Leadership / Advocacy
Device Compatibility Unplugged - no device needed

12:00pm MDT

Free Lunch, Networking & Keynote

FREE Lunch, with a surprise giveaway from Sphero!
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Network with like-minded colleagues
Explore paper circuits with Sparkfun Electronics
Hear Ruthe Farmer's keynote: Inclusion Strategies to Truly Get to CSforALL

Presenters

Ruthe Farmer

Chief Evangelist, CSforALL

Ruthe Farmer is a talent entrepreneur laser focused on inclusion and leveraging existing infrastructure to scale change. She is the Founder and CEO of the Last Mile Education Fund and Chief Evangelist at CSforALL. She previously served as Sr. Policy Advisor for Tech Inclusion in the... Read More →

Thursday June 6, 2019 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Aspen 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, CO

Lunch

Intended Audience 3-5 teachers, 6-8 teachers, 9-12 teachers, Administrators, P-2 teachers

3:50pm MDT

Wrap Up and Raffle

Join us to wrap up the day and enter the raffle to win one of many amazing giveaways!
(Must be present to win.)

Thursday June 6, 2019 3:50pm - 4:00pm MDT
Aspen 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, CO

Wrap Up & Raffle

Intended Audience 3-5 teachers, 6-8 teachers, 9-12 teachers, Administrators, P-2 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge, INTERMEDIATE: Basic core competency or knowledge of the topic; some prerequisite skills or knowledge required.
Topic Extra Curricular (clubs/competitions/etc.), Maker Activities, Physical Computing/Robotics
Device Compatibility Unplugged - no device needed

8:00am MDT

Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals (CSF) Deep Dive

Please note: You must register on the code.org website in order to attend this workshop.

This workshop is designed for elementary educators who have started teaching CS Fundamentals but want to more deeply understand Code.org’s approach to teaching CS and need strategies to fully implement the curriculum.

Deep Dive One Pager

Lunch will be provided.

Presenters