Debbie is in her third year teaching 6th grade STEM and her 21st year of teaching. M.S. Environmental Science at Sherwood Middle School and Laurel Ridge Middle School.
Redmond 2017
CS Sampler: Scratch, Sphero & Code.org
Day 1 & 2: Scratch & Sphero for Middle Schoolers – We will look at Scratch, a free introductory computer programming language, that focuses on creative computing. Afterwards participants will transition to Lightning Lab, a comparable drag and drop program, and program a SPRK+ ball to navigate through a maze. Day 3: Code.org – This workshop will provide an intro to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Gretchen Raynak
Gretchen Raynak is an Oregon native, and an interactive designer and coding educator based in Bend, OR. She runs elementary-focused coding camps and after-school sessions for 2nd – 7th graders.
Digital Design & Fabrication
Effectively incorporate Digital Design & Fabrication (DDF) into your curriculum. Learn how to utilize vinyl cutters, lasers, 3D printers & scanners.
Web Coding
Looking to build or refine a Web Design or Web Development course or unit of study? Want to enhance your own front-end development skills? The goal: expand a Professional Learning Community of Web Design/Development teachers and afficionados.