Gary Laipply will share some of his experiences from five years of managing 30 iPads in his 6th-grade Social Studies classroom at Talent Middle School.
Code.org for K-7 & Exploring Coding Resources
Code.org for K-7 & Exploring Coding Resources
We welcome elementary school teachers and middle school teachers (new to computer science education) to sign up for this free, high-quality professional development workshop from an experienced computer science facilitator. The workshop will provide an intro to computer science, pedagogy, overview of the online curriculum, teacher dashboard, and strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities. Day […]
Gamify Your Classroom!!!
In this workshop you will learn how to use the most motivational techniques of gameplay to create a collaborative and creative classroom environment where learning comes alive for your students.
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.
Chromebooks in Your Classroom
Chromebooks are the perfect tool for collaboration, content creation, and working with Google Apps in the classroom. This course will introduce participants to effectively using Chromebooks with students, focusing on integration, management, student engagement, and specific project examples.
Making the Most of Mobiles
Are you planning to use a set of iPads or other mobile devices in your classroom for the first time this coming school year? Or have you already made the leap and are looking for more ideas, tips, web tools, or apps?
Java Programming in Minecraft
This course uses the popular game, Minecraft, as a inspirational platform for game design programming. The class will use Java in the Eclipse IDE* to learn how to program plugins that add creative changes to the Minecraft Game through a programming interface called Bukkit.
Digital Design & Fabrication
Effectively incorporate Digital Design & Fabrication (DDF) into your curriculum. Learn how to utilize vinyl cutters, lasers, 3D printers & scanners.