Big Ideas 2.0 @IGNITE NCCE 25

Too much screentime? Discover unplugged edtech ideas, including unplugged computer science activities with K-5 and as well as an exploration of the importance of not forgetting how to do things "the old way" if technology fails.

CANCELLED - Tracey Sconyers, Computing Without Computers: Unplugged CS Activities for K-5
Update your elementary classroom curriculum with "unplugged" computational thinking activities that don't rely on screens. No prior computer science training necessary!
We'll cover how unplugged CS lessons help build essential skills like problem-solving, logical thinking, and teamwork, and how they are highly engaging for elementary students. We'll see how they can be naturally integrated with other subject matters like math, social studies, art, or PE, all while providing a refreshing break from technology.
We'll share recommendations and reviews of ready-to-use resources, as well as creative ideas for tailoring to your own lesson plans. Finally, we'll show practical examples of standalone lessons, auxiliary lessons to support an existing coding curriculum, and emergency lessons for subs or when tech goes unexpectedly awry.

Brian Burns, The Day Technology Failed but "The Old Way" Didn't
Imagine walking into a local coffee shop and not being able to order your favorite drink because technology failed. On July 19, 2024 technology failed and what I asked you to imagine became reality. Fortunately there were some baristas who had the fundamental understanding (aka the old way) of taking orders and making drinks. The day was saved! Another scenario to image is what if the circulation computer went down in the library. Could you easily locate a book on kittens for a student? What other old ways of doing things has technology replaced? Is there a need to know the old way? What happens when the old way isn't known anymore? How do we balance technology with fundamental understanding (the old way)?