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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
308
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.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Whitt
MC
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
308
  CSTA

11:00am CDT

Incorporating Computer Science into Literacy and Math
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
308
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.
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
LR
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
308
  CSTA

12:00pm CDT

Special Olympics and Peer STEM
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
308
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.
Speakers
avatar for Megan Jackson
TS
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
308
  CSTA

1:00pm CDT

How do computers work? Explore computing basics with young learners
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
308
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
KS
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
308
  CSTA

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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Speakers
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
308
  CSTA
 
Tuesday, October 22
 

8:30am CDT

Storytelling and computer science: Leveraging coding and robotics to build literacy skills in K-5
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
308
This engaging and interactive session will explore the powerful intersection of storytelling and computer science to enhance literacy skills among K-5 students. As educators and administrators, you will discover innovative ways to integrate coding and robotics into your literacy curriculum, providing students with unique opportunities to develop their technical and language skills.
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Guidry

Jamie Guidry

Educator Success Manager, Robo Wunderkind Inc.
Jamie Guidry has 8 years of experience in the classroom. She is passionate about innovative and engaging teaching methods. Her expertise in project-based learning and focus on incorporating the latest teaching methods have made her a valuable asset in the education world. Jamie brings... Read More →
avatar for Shannon McClintock Miller

Shannon McClintock Miller

Teacher Librarian, Van Meter
Shannon McClintock Miller is an international speaker, consultant and author who has a passion for education, librarianship, advocacy, technology, social media and making a difference in the world and lives of others, especially children.Shannon serves as the preschool-12th grade... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
308
  CSTA

11:00am CDT

Designing Accessible Courses in Canvas
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
308
You have a Canvas course created or are ready to create one, but how do you design it to meet the needs of all learners? Join us for a session where you'll discover how to design and create accessible courses for all learners, without sacrificing quality. Effective instructional design and content are vital for all students. Empower your courses with intuitive tools and practices to take the guesswork out of the design and easily meet all learners' needs.
Slide Deck
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
308
  General

12:00pm CDT

CS Integration is Elementary!
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
308
This session talks about the work of the elementary teachers at Woodward-Granger elementary and how they have found ways to integrate CS concepts into their core instruction. Ideas and resources include unpacking CS standards and making connections to core, instructional coaching methods for success, and unit/lesson examples from all elementary grades!
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Petersen

Jamie Petersen

K-12 Tech Integrationist, Woodward-Granger
LH
CS Integration is Elementary ITEC2024 (1) pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
308
  CSTA

1:00pm CDT

Tackling Computer Science Integration in the Elementary Classroom
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
308
Does looking at your classroom schedule leave you wondering how you will teach CS in addition to all the other required components of an elementary school day? Don’t just add computer science to your day, integrate it with what you are already teaching. Join us for a session that will focus on giving elementary teachers and others tons of resources, ideas, and activities that they can start implementing tomorrow.
Speakers
SE
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
308
  CSTA

2:00pm CDT

Scaling Computer Science in the Elementary Classroom
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
308
In this session, explore practical strategies for integrating computer science into elementary classrooms, aligning with core subjects through scaling a scope and sequence to introduce foundational computer science concepts through engaging experiences, including unplugged activities, code tracing and more. Educators will leave with ideas on integration into core content.

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Speakers
avatar for Emily Lewis

Emily Lewis

Owner & Consultant, Reboot Learning
Emily is elementary educator and educational consultant with 15 years of experiences across multiple grade levels. Her passion for equitable access opportunities, learning experiences, and computer science drives my work to serve building and district equity teams and leadership teams... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
308
  CSTA
 
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