Posted by CS Teacher Standards Resource Writers on Jul 09, 2021
Icon of a teacher helping a student on a computer. Representative of CSTA 2021 classroom practice.
View CSTA 2021 session recommendations aligned to Standard 5. Classroom Practice.
With more than 200 sessions to choose from, we know that planning for the CSTA 2021 Conference might feel a little overwhelming. This year, sessions are aligned to the CSTA Standards for CS Teachers to help you find targeted PD to address your professional learning goals.
To make it easier to find sessions, CS teacher standards resource writers have made recommendations for sessions aligned to each indicator of the standards. We will publish these recommendations for one standard each day this week. Today’s focus is Standard 5. Classroom Practice:
Effective CS teachers are responsive classroom practitioners who implement evidence-based pedagogy to facilitate meaningful experiences and produce empowered learners of CS.

5a. Use inquiry to facilitate student learning

Scaffolding Breakout Discussions 
Session presented by Clif Kussmaul and Helen Hu, on Wednesday, July 14, from 4:10 – 4:55 p.m. ET 

5b. Cultivate a positive classroom climate

Asking the Right Questions: Unleash All Students’ Potential 
Session presented by Mike Lawrence, on Thursday, July 15, from 2:35 – 2:55 p.m. ET 

5c. Promote student self-efficacy

Making Learning Meaningful: The Student-Led Classroom 
Session presented by Jennifer Manly, on Friday, July 16, from 11:50 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. ET 
Engage, Empower, Connect: A Reimagined Cybersecurity Club 
Session presented by Abbey Ramdeo, on Wednesday, July 14, from 5 – 5:45 p.m. ET 

5d. Support student collaboration

Agile for Authentic Learning 
Session presented by Jennifer Manly, on Thursday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET 

5e. Encourage student communication

Scaffolding Breakout Discussions 
Session presented by Clif Kussmaul and Helen Hu, on Wednesday, July 14, from 4:10 – 4:55 p.m. 

5f. Guide students’ use of feedback

Get Unstuck with a New Intermediate Scratch Curriculum 
Session presented by Mary Adelaide, Karen Brennan, Sara Smolevitz, and Paulina Haduong, on Thursday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET 

There are so many more to choose from! Use the agenda page to filter down our program. We cannot wait to connect with you during these sessions and more during CSTA 2021! If you haven’t yet registered, head over to the CSTA 2021 website, and secure your spot by July 8.