EVENT DETAILS
Integrating Computer Science Across the Curriculum | Foundations 1 (Grades 1-8)
Starting 5/21/2024 at 9:00 AM and ending on 5/22/2024 at 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 G1-8 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 SPIKE Essential 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 1– Tuesday, May 21st 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. - 6 Hour In-Person Professional Development Day 1– Wednesday, May 22nd 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 – Thursday May 23rd 4 - 6pm
- Virtual PD Session 2 – Tuesday May 28th, 4 - 6pm
- Virtual PD Session 3 – Thursday May 30th, 4 - 6pm
Note: The cutoff for registration is: Friday, May 10, 2024
In this professional learning series, teachers will…- explore ways a hands-on playful approach to learning can build teacher and student confidence in computer science knowledge and skills.
- investigate standards aligned lessons designed to help students grow in their understanding of computer science concepts.
- develop a foundational understanding of computational practices and tips for integration in flexible and appropriate ways across the curriculum.
- develop strategies for creating a positive classroom culture, including student communication and collaboration when designing computational artifacts.
- explore strategies in observing student understanding and ways to adjust the curriculum to meet the needs of different learners.
Location:
ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office, 7207 Northgate Way, Westerville, OH 43082