CODE.ORG
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Event Number723-18
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Date
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PresentersMichele Roberts from Code.org
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Intended AudienceTeachers & Librarians
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LocationKane County Regional Office of Education, 28 N. First Street, Geneva, IL 60134
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Fee$20.00
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PD Hours
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StatusRegistration Closed
This workshop provides teachers with hands-on training in Computer Science ("CS") education. No prior experience in computing is required. Topics covered include computational thinking, a CS word wall, classroom strategies, programming with kids, and lots of "unplugged" classroom activities ready for immediate adoption. Attendees receive free curriculum guides and bling bags from Code.org. Among other take-aways, you will learn that yes! you can teach Computer Science. Lunch Provided. Fee of $20.
What you'll get from this workshop:
- In-person instruction from an experienced computer science facilitator
- An intro to computer science and pedagogy
- An overview of the online curriculum and teacher dashboard
- A printed curriculum guide containing course lesson plans
- Strategies for teaching "unplugged" classroom activities
- A certificate of completion
- A bag of Code.org swag