CS Sampler: Robots (Ozobots, OSMO, Dot, Dash) & Scratch / Code.org

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CS Sampler: Robots (Ozobots, OSMO, Dot, Dash) & Scratch / Code.org

Apr

This course is for teachers in Kinder through 5th grade, or grades higher that have no experience with computer coding, or with robotics. We will be demonstrating and giving teachers the opportunity to experience the learning process to usee Ozobots, OSMO, Dot, and Dash Robots. To teach coding we will use OSMO as well as […]

CS Principles Workshop

Apr

The new AP CS Principles course is designed to be a college level course that focuses on topics in Computer Science beyond programming (although it includes that as well). It is appropriate as both a rigorous first course in CS for students with little to no experience, as well as a course to expose students […]

Chromebooks in the Classroom

Apr

This three day workshop leads participants through a developmental sequence of instruction aimed at building competence and confidence to successfully use Google Apps in teaching, curriculum design, and professional practice. Day 1: Google Apps Production Tools Understand Google Drive as a functional umbrella Use Google Docs effectively Organize content in Google Drive Day 2: Google […]

An Introduction to 3D Printing and Digital Design

Apr

This class is to help you effectively incorporate Digital Design & Fabrication (DDF) into your curriculum. Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the entry point for all Fab Labs, Maker Spaces, Tech Shops and Innovation Centers. DDF output equipment: vinyl cutters, lasers, 3D printers & scanners, 2D & 3D modeling will be covered and utilized. Course […]

Tobin Shields

Tobin Shields has been teaching programming and information technology for over 5 years. He taught high school students in in a CTE-focused program within the GBSD, and is now a full-time cybersecurity instructor at Mt. Hood Community College. Tobin’s academics include a Masters of Education from Portland State university where he earned in teaching certificate, […]

Don Kirkwood

Don Kirkwood has taught AP (correcting exam, Question Leader and on the AP Test Committee and many workshops around the US and World) and IB Computer Science (sub and high level in Casablanca, Morocco) for more than 35 years. He believes that all student populations would love and be successful at learning cs if we […]

Terry Alexander

Terry Alexander worked as a software engineer at Intel Corporation for ten years until she made the switch to computer science education. She has been an instructor at Saturday Academy for many years, teaching programming, robotics, and physics classes including classes in computer game design.

Don Domes

Don Domes (learning.don@gmail.com) recently retired after more than 30 years in the classroom, mostly spent in the Tech Wing at Hilhi, with forays into Integrated Science. He has extensive experience with LEGO Robotics both in the classroom and coaching FIRST(™) LEGO League teams competing through the Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program (ORTOP), where he’s also […]

Terrel Smith

Terrel “T” Smith is in his 37th year of teaching in Sherwood, where he has coached track and other sports. T champions technology education at school and through service in various organizations

Andrew Scholer

Andrew Scholer coached his McMinnville High School team to win the Techstart-Willamette University High School Programming Contest — a whole day of problem sets! — before moving on to teach at Chemeketa Community College.

CS Sampler: Robots (Ozobots, OSMO, Dot, Dash) & Scratch / Code.org