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

Does every student in your district get the chance to experience the joy of computing?  Developing in district-wide, PK-12 Computer Science Program for every student takes patience, planning, and perseverance.  Participants will leave the session with specific goals, strategies, and next steps for embarking on this exciting train to the future!

Devices may be useful, but they are not required for this session. Access to Google Docs, Sheets, Drive and Slides would be helpful for creating their own plans and saving resources.  Access to Padlet via devicewill also allow for full engagement.

Implementation Continuum
Presentation Slides

Standards:
ISTE Standards for Computer Science Educators 1.a.i, b.i, b.iii, 2.a.i, a.v, and 3.a.i

Birds of a Feather (Flock together). If you are interested in bringing computer science education to more schools in your district or even your school, join us to discuss how CSTA and a new CS4All coalition can help support these initiatives. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard by sharing your own experiences, gaining insight into computer science advocacy from districts to the state, and how you can gain the support of your administration, parents and students to make computer science education a foundational part of our education system.

Attendees should have a Google account.

Standards:
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This hands-on session encourages everyone to bring their favorite laptop to experience FREE, virtualized opportunities for students everywhere to get their code on. Microsoft MakeCode is a web-based application that brings computer science to life for all students with fun projects, immediate results, and both block and text editors for learners at different levels. Walk away with a multitude of project ideas that meet CS and Colorado Academic Standards while giving students the ability to truly make their CS dreams a (virtual) reality!

Standards:
Each MakeCode activity is tied to specific CS standards. During the presentation we'll walk through a variety of the activities and show how teachers can identify which standards are being met individually. The variety of activities work to meet almost the entire gamut of standards.

Join me to discover pragmatic ways to align computing education with student and workforce needs. I'll be sharing 8 tips educators can leverage to boost motivation and retention in CS/CT pathways, particularly for individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in computing.

Devices may be useful, but they are not required for this session.

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