The Deep Dive into Code.org CS Fundamentals is designed for elementary educators who have started teaching CS Fundamentals but want to more deeply understand Code.org’s approach to teaching CS and need strategies to fully implement the curriculum. Developed with Code.org’s professional learning values in mind, the Deep Dive workshop provides teachers with a hands-on learning experience with other like-minded teachers. Teachers are given the space to work through the individual challenges in carefully crafted sessions led by experienced facilitators,
The CS Fundamentals Intro workshop is not a prerequisite for the Deep Dive, but participants should have started teaching CS Fundamentals before attending.
Registering in Connect20 is PART ONE of a two-step registration process. You will receive a detailed confirmation email from Connect20 with the steps needed to complete your registration and reserve your seat for the workshop. This email should arrive within 30 minutes. Please check your spam folder and contact Central.Registration@esc20.net 210-370-5671 if you do NOT receive the confirmation.
At the end of the workshop, teachers will have:
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A plan for offering more of the CS Fundamentals course.
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Strategies for addressing roadblocks to implementation, including any specific issues experienced in lessons taught thus far.
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Ideas for fostering and developing a strong classroom rapport that nurtures learners of all types through equitable approaches.
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A deepened sense of community with CS Fundamentals teachers and a plan for keeping in touch with other teachers in the future.
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A printed curriculum guide with pedagogy, tips, and best practices.
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A certificate of attendance.
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Swag!
This is a BYOD session, please bring your fully charged laptop and a power cord.
Lunch is on your own.
If you need to cancel your reservation, please cancel in both systems at least three days before the workshop. Thank you.
Key Words: GT Update, Code.org Deep Dive, Computer Science, Elementary, STEM