Teaching Computer Science Workshop
Free to K-5 Educators
Computer Science Fundamentals: Kindergarten-5th
Why teach computer science in elementary school?
- create computer programs
- learn to collaborate with others
- develop problem-solving skills
- persist through difficult tasks
- develop programming and computational thinking concepts
- understand digital citizenship
- creatively develop interactive games or stories
Implementing Computer Science Fundamentals
The CS Fundamentals units are designed to be a great introduction to CS for students of all ages, starting as young as Kindergarten. The courses blend online, self-guided and self-paced tutorials with “unplugged” activities that require no computer at all. Even kindergarten-aged pre-readers can participate.
Who: The primary audience for this learning experience is K-5 teachers and media specialists that work directly with students.
Lunch and $100 stipend or sub reimbursement will be provided to all participants
When:
- Tuesday, June 19, 2018
- 8:30 - 3:30
Where:
- Oakland Schools
- 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan
- Conference Room B
What to bring:
- While some laptops will be available to use, facilitators recommend that participants bring their own device.
How:
Please register at this link: https://studio.code.org/pd/workshops/3787/enroll
What this opportunity provides
- in-person instruction from an experienced computer science facilitator
- an introduction to computer science and pedagogy
- an overview of the Code.org online curriculum and teacher dashboard
- strategies for teaching "unplugged" classroom activities
- curriculum materials
access to online resources
a certificate of completion
a bag of Code.org swag
Questions
Email: vinos.kassab@oakland.k12.mi.us
Phone: 248-209-2229
Code.org and Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations dedicated to expanding participation in STEM education by making it available in more schools, and increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color. Their vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer programming.