Tracy Crews has a BS in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University and a MS in Marine Science from the College of William and Mary. After working as a fisheries biologist, Ms. Crews went back to school and obtained her teaching license from the State of Texas in Secondary Composite Science where she taught Aquatic […]
Digital Thinking: Incorporating Math & Science Standards
Digital Thinking: Incorporating Math & Science Standards
Learning practices in technology fields have a large overlap with learning practices from the math and science classroom. In this class we will will look at the ways that science, engineering, and math practices are compatible and how to enhance your lessons to support NGSS and Common Core Standards while preparing students to learn and […]
Underwater ROVS
This course is designed for upper elementary through high school educators. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn about the development and use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), will design and build their own ROV, then learn how to successfully create and mentor student teams to compete in the statewide Oregon Regional MATE ROV Competition. […]
Hands-On Physics Instruction Using VPython, Arduinos, Underwater Robots and More
Arduino Microcontrollers, VPython, Underwater Robots and Physics in your Classroom Microcontrollers are relatively inexpensive devices that you can program to collect data from a variety of sensor types and control external devices such as motors and actuators. Microcontrollers can be used in a variety of classroom activities and student projects. We will focus our workshop […]
Code.org, Creative Coding & Physical Devices Hands-On
Day 1 Title: Intro to Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals (K-8) By: Kathy white The purpose of this workshop is to introduce K-8 teachers with No Prior Experience to the free Code.org CS Curriculum. Come learn about the growing Computer Science Movement, the Hour of Code, and Why we a now introducing CS into the elementary level. […]
CS Pedagogy – Birds of a Feather Mini-workshops
Get in some extra PD while you enjoy our free continental breakfast! Day 1 – Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Schoology, etc.) Day 2 – Digital Badging Day 3 – Establishing CTE Programs of Study and Measure 98 information
LEGO Robotics – Level 1, Programming
This level is for beginners with little to no prior experience. You will learn to program the motors, touch sensor, light sensor, and make music. You will accomplish a host of tasks and make a remote control robot and a line follower robot. The curriculum works really well with both in school and out of […]
Scratch & Sphero for Middle Schoolers
We will look at Scratch, a free introductory computer programming language, that focuses on creative computing. After working on a few Scratch drag and drop programs, participants will transition to Lightning Lab, a comparable drag and drop program, and program a SPRK+ ball to navigate through a maze.
Oracle Academy – Middle School Curriculum
Curriculum details available soon!
Exploring Computer Science
Want to learn more about Exploring Computer Science? Maybe you want to offer the class at your school in the future. Here is your chance to learn more.