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Monday, October 21
 

8:30am CDT

Coding Connections: Enhancing Math Understanding in K-5 Classrooms
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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Join us to explore the power of integrating computer science with elementary math concepts! Discover how integrating unplugged activities and Scratch can deepen student understanding of math content while increasing engagement. Gain valuable insights, resources, and inspiration to empower your students to become confident mathematicians and coders.
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avatar for Corey Rogers

Corey Rogers

Computer Science Consultant, Reboot Learning Solutions
Corey Rogers is a Computer Science Consultant and co-owner of Reboot Learning Solutions. Corey has experience as a middle school STEM & Computer Science Teacher, Media Specialist, and Area Education Agency School Improvement, Digital Learning, and Computer Science Consultant. She... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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11:00am CDT

Incorporating Computer Science into Literacy and Math
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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How can you use computer science and computational thinking to support math and literacy? In this hands-on session, you'll learn strategies to support your current teaching. We'll bring resources we've used with students to demonstrate how you can engage students in new ways while teaching them math and literacy.
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avatar for Samantha	Dahlby

Samantha Dahlby

Director of K–12 Education, NewBoCo
Samantha Dahlby is a recovering software engineer with passions for public transportation, kids, and technology. She currently works at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), a nonprofit in Cedar Rapids, as the Director of K–12 Education. Samantha promotes and supports K–12 computer science education in Iowa, oversees NewBoCo’s K–12 programs for students and educators, and tries to find as much time as possible to play with technology and kids... Read More →
avatar for Alison Mohr
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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12:00pm CDT

Special Olympics and Peer STEM
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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We will talk about how we have grown our Special Olympics and Peer STEM class to encompass robotics, movement, engineering challenges, and computer science all while teaching about empathy, friendship and inclusion.
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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1:00pm CDT

How do computers work? Explore computing basics with young learners
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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Early learners can start understanding how computers work using tactile materials. We’ll explore how to teach pixels, binary, and sequencing using resources from Learning Beautiful and other tools you can create in your classroom. Students can strengthen their mathematical understanding by exploring how data and information is used in computers.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha	Dahlby

Samantha Dahlby

Director of K–12 Education, NewBoCo
Samantha Dahlby is a recovering software engineer with passions for public transportation, kids, and technology. She currently works at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), a nonprofit in Cedar Rapids, as the Director of K–12 Education. Samantha promotes and supports K–12 computer science education in Iowa, oversees NewBoCo’s K–12 programs for students and educators, and tries to find as much time as possible to play with technology and kids... Read More →
avatar for Alison Mohr
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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2:40pm CDT

Brick by Brick: Cultivating Collaboration and Camaraderie with LEGO Spike Essential Kits
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
308
Unlock the potential of LEGO Education Spike Essential kits to revolutionize STEM and computer science education for all ages! Join us for a hands-on session exploring an innovative way to integrate LEGO builds into your Social-Emotional curriculum. Learn how to inspire collaboration, creativity, and encourage problem-solving. Leave with Legos in hand and dreams for your classroom.

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avatar for Jen Van Wyk

Jen Van Wyk

2nd Grade Teacher/Elementary CS Lead Teacher, MOC-Floyd Valley Schools
avatar for Rachel Honken

Rachel Honken

4th Grade Teacher, Elementary Tech Innovation Leader, MOC-Floyd Valley CSD
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
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