This workshop is organized by your trainer, Samantha Bradbury -samantha.bradbury@region10.org
Welcome toLaunch_K5 CS, where education takes flight into a realm of innovation and possibilities! Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 teachers, crafted to align seamlessly with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS set to be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. Dive into an engaging experience that integrates computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and AI into core curricula, offering educators a unique opportunity to enhance their teaching approaches.
The Launch_K5 CS program is designed to:
- Immerse educators in a 3-day hybrid workshop, equipping them with the skills to seamlessly integrate computer science into their teaching practices
- Align teaching strategies with the latest Technology Applications TEKS, ensuring curriculum is up-to-date and in line with educational standards
- Explore a comprehensive set of K-5 lessons, including both unplugged and plugged activities, ready for immediate implementation in the classroom.
- Embrace the future of education by learning about block-based coding and physical computing, essential skills for preparing students for the digital age
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will receive a physical computing set to take back to their classrooms.K-2nd grade teachers will receive a set of 2Vex 123 robots, and 3rd-5th grade teachers will receive a set of10 micro:bits.
REQUIRED: See below
ALL K-5 Teachers will need to register for October 10th training. This is REQUIRED for day 1.
K-2 teachers will need to register for the October 16th date for their day two REQUIRED training.
3-5 Teachers will need to register for the November 18th REQUIRED training.
ALL K-5 Teachers will complete the day 3 asynchronous training.