Judson Birkel (birkel_judson@salkeiz.k12.or.us) teaches Computer Science, Web Development, and Robotics at South Salem High School. Having been inspired by his high school programming teacher, Judson decided to pursue teaching CS as a career and returned to his home town in order to give back to his community. Judson’s favorite part about teaching is when students […]
Exploring Gamemaker Studio 2
Exploring Gamemaker Studio 2
Game Maker is a powerful tool for teaching Computer Science in a fun way. In this course we’ll discuss the pros and cons of upgrading to the new Gamemaker Studio 2, How to code in Gamemaker, and how to apply it to multiple grade levels and multiple subject areas. We will be looking at the […]
Ken Cone
Ken Cone (kencone@gmail.com) has 14 years of experience with LEGO robotics. He has taught classes for ORTOP, SuperQuest, and assisted in school classrooms. He has been an ORTOP head Judge and teaches ORTOP Coaching workshops. Ken is one of the primary developers of the SuperQuest video training lessons. Ken has extensive technical background in LEGO Mindstorms.
Inventing with Empathy using Maker Tech
Research tells us that problem solving, teamwork and communication are the skills that are currently most in demand in the workplace, yet students are not given enough opportunities to practice these skills.* This course is designed to provide educators of students grades 4+ with resources that can help students engage in collaborative and creative problem […]
Matt Hurst
Matt Hurst supports teachers in designing engaging, inquiry based learning experiences for students. He is currently a middle school instructional mentor (TOSA) at Whiteaker Middle School in Salem-Keizer. Before his role as a mentor, he taught Language Arts, ELD, iLearn (iPad Elective) & Video Production. He is a Google Innovator, Raspberry Pi Certified, LearnZillion DreamTeamer, […]
Arduinos and Computer Programming in the STEM 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 on using an Arduino Microcontroller to construct a mini-underwater remotely […]
Chromebooks in the Classroom
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 […]
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 […]
David Cosand
Utilizing technology in instruction and assessment is an everyday goal in his classroom. David also works to support my colleagues in integrating technology in their teaching.
LEGO Robotics
Are you interested in Robotics possibilities for your students? Using the popular LEGO system we will learn how to build simple robotic systems, including programming and access to various contests.