Physical Computing + Computer Science Fundamentals = High Engagement
Seattle Convention Center - 620 WA17
Bridge the digital-physical gap and ignite student engagement with Code.org and Micro:bit! Learn how students can master coding fundamentals while building their own dazzling, interactive creations using Code.org's engaging CSF and CSC curriculum and the versatile Micro:bit. No prior coding experience needed! Educators who attend this workshop will receive a Micro:bit at no cost. (Up to 45 attendees)
Personal laptops with no firewalls blocking Code.org or Micro:bit-related applications are recommended.
Note: Be sure your electronic device has a fully charged battery as only limited power sources will be available.
BYOD Workshop
Computer Science, Digital Literacy, Robotics, STEM/STEAM, Teacher Librarian
Instructional Technology/Technology Coaches, Robotics, Teacher-Librarians
Beginner
Grades PreK-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Presented by
Code.org Partnership Manager, K-5
AVID
Nina Arens Morotti is a museum educator with over 12 years of experience teaching and developing youth programs in science and technology. Currently, she serves as a Code.org Program Manager at AVID, where she helps to expand K-12 access to computer science education across Montana, Oregon, Wyoming, Idaho, and Washington. Prior to this, she served as Director of Education at Living Computers: Museum + Labs in Seattle, WA – a hands-on computer history museum with one of world’s largest collections of operational, vintage computers.
Academic Achievement Specialist
Donna Squires is a current Academic Achievement Specialist with Pioneer School District in Washington State. She has a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, is a Code.org CSF facilitator, a Google Certified Educator, UDL trained instructor, and has worked in a wide-range of educational settings from preschool to university levels, with both student and adult learners. Donna takes her role as the lead learner to heart and has a passion for supporting learners of all levels. She advocates for computer science education to be part of every child's foundational learning.
