EVENT DETAILS
Developing Early Computer Science Concepts Through Play (PK-KDG)
Starting 6/10/2024 at 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Event Groups:
• Central Office & State Support Team 11 - Assessment & Instruction
• Central Office & State Support Team 11 - Ohio's Learning Standards
• Central Office & State Support Team 11 - Project-Based Learning
• Central Office & State Support Team 11 - STEM
Description:
The ESC of Central Ohio, powered by LEGO® Education, is providing professional learning for PK/KDG educators in computer science to support the expansion of CS programs in PreK-12 schools that are aligned with Ohio state standards. Teachers will leave with a LEGO® Education Coding Express set and a teacher training kit.
This course is free to any currently licensed teacher in Ohio.
Course Format- 6 Hour In-Person Professional Development Day – Monday, June 10th 2024, 9am - 4PM
ESC Northgate Branch 7207 Northgate Way Westerville, OH 43082
Lunch is on your own, a refrigerator is available onsite.
Please bring a charged laptop, Chromebook, or iPad to this event. - Virtual PD Session 1 – Tuesday June 11th, 4 - 6pm
- Virtual PD Session 2 – Thursday June 13th, 4 - 6pm
- Virtual PD Session 3 – Tuesday June 18th, 4 - 6pm
Note: The cutoff for registration is: Friday, May 24th, 2024
In this professional learning series, teachers will…- explore ways a hands-on playful approach to learning can build teacher and student confidence in early computer science knowledge and skills
- investigate standards aligned lessons designed to help students grow in their understanding of computing concepts such as sequencing, loops, cause and effect, etc.
- develop a foundational understanding of computational practices and tips for integration in flexible and developmentally appropriate ways across the curriculum.
- explore strategies in observing student understanding and ways to adjust the curriculum to meet the needs of different learners.
Project Goals
Equity - Students in OH schools will have access to high-quality, project- based learning experiences that foster and develop Computer Science knowledge, skills and competencies.
Engagement - Students will be active in their own learning by engaging in project based hands-on activities that engage their creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Efficacy - Teachers will be able to effectively facilitate hands-on, project- based learning experiences focused on Computer Science that are aligned to the Ohio state standards for CS.
Expansion - Successful implementation will lead to expansion of CS programs within schools where teachers have become advocates for computer science.
Additional Info
Classes require a minimum of 15 participants and cohorts are capped at 25 participants. Click here to find your Ohio Educator ID. Additional sessions will be offered SY24-25, if you cannot participate in this cohort. Check out https://www.escco.org/TeachCS.aspx for future events.
If you have any questions, please email BJ Thaman at [email protected]
Because funds and seats are limited, we ask that you reach out ASAP if you are no longer able to attend this session.
Location:
ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office, 7207 Northgate Way, Westerville, OH 43082