Events

Interested in learning more about Iowa's Computer Science Standards? Check out the Iowa Computer Science Standards Self-paced Course offered on AEA  Learning Online. The four content modules in this course are: Understanding the What and Why of Computer Science, the K-12 Computer Science Framework, the CSTA (Iowa) Standards, and Applying and Connecting the Computer Science Standards. Educators can earn one license renewal credit for completing the course.

Make CS Count is a place for working toward sustainable, equitable computer science education implementation in the state of California. 4:00-5:00 pm: Make CS Count in California meeting. We meet on Zoom every Tuesday at 4pm. Everyone is welcome. Come when you can. 5:00-6:00pm: Make CS Count Reading Group. Check this week's Paper here: http://makecscount.com/readinggroup.html

Join us for one of three different (elementary, MS, and HS) teacher panel discussions about Scheduling & Pathways on October 20th from 7p - 8p.

Join CSTA-Greater Boston members in weekly chat about using Repl.it in the classroom. Maybe you just starting out with using Repl.it or wanting to learn more of their features, come learn from fellow CS teachers. Link to join Meeting: http://meet.google.com/yua-muhk-wsh

CSTA New England is right around the corner! To find out more information, keep reading here...

AP CS A Training Event!

The Intro workshop is designed for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore how to begin teaching the CS Fundamentals curriculum. Join your peers and experienced facilitators to get a hands-on introduction to computer science, pedagogy, overviews of the online curriculum and teacher dashboard, as well as strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities. The workshop is split into smaller chunks over the 3 days in lieu of a full day on zoom.

Fall Forum (second date, same great training) - Training in AP CS Principles!

The 4th Annual Computer Science Teachers Association New England Regional Conference, Working Together to Strengthen Computer Science Education. This year's theme is "Equitable Remote Learning."

The 4th Annual Computer Science Teachers Association New England Regional Conference, Working Together to Strengthen Computer Science Education. This year's theme is "Equitable Remote Learning."

Come join us to learn about Sketchnoting in the CS classroom!

Make CS Count is a place for working toward sustainable, equitable computer science education implementation in the state of California. 4:00-5:00 pm: Make CS Count in California meeting. We meet on Zoom every Tuesday at 4pm. Everyone is welcome. Come when you can. 5:00-6:00pm: Make CS Count Reading Group. Check this week's Paper here: http://makecscount.com/readinggroup.html

Get onboarded to CSTA!

Join CSTA-Greater Boston members in weekly chat about using Repl.it in the classroom. Maybe you just starting out with using Repl.it or wanting to learn more of their features, come learn from fellow CS teachers. Link to join Meeting: http://meet.google.com/yua-muhk-wsh

The IT Center provides no-cost access, training, and support for Minnesota educators in grades 8-12 who teach technology coursework.

STEM Forward Virtual Fall Educator Forum

Join CSTA-Greater Boston members in weekly chat about using Repl.it in the classroom. Maybe you just starting out with using Repl.it or wanting to learn more of their features, come learn from fellow CS teachers. Link to join Meeting: http://meet.google.com/yua-muhk-wsh

The Iowa High School Technology Summit Presented by Principal Foundation exposes high school students to technology companies and careers across Iowa. The virtual event will be held on Tuesday, November 10th. Free registration and more details will be available soon!

We look forward to seeing everyone on our second Tuesday of the month meetup. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will not have our fourth Tuesday meetup on November 24, this month. Got ideas? Got questions? Bring them to our meetup. See you online! :)

Join CSTA-Greater Boston members in weekly chat about using Repl.it in the classroom. Maybe you just starting out with using Repl.it or wanting to learn more of their features, come learn from fellow CS teachers. Link to join Meeting: http://meet.google.com/yua-muhk-wsh

Virtual Scratch Meetups - Join other Scratch enthusiasts to shares ideas and interesting ways to engage students in your classroom.

Please join us for our November CSTA Engage Meetup on November 12, 2020, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. CT to connect with and learn alongside other K-12 CS teachers. We’ll host a jam-packed hour and a half, worth every minute of your midweek evening. Activities will include a time specifically for networking, a featured PD activity, and two unconference/birds-of-a-feather sessions.

Educators will share and learn best practices for teaching students. Stay tuned for details.

An informal, virtual meeting for Iowa CS teachers to connect and share resources.

The Intro workshop is designed for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore how to begin teaching the CS Fundamentals curriculum. Join your peers and experienced facilitators to get a hands-on introduction to computer science, pedagogy, overviews of the online curriculum and teacher dashboard, as well as strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities. The workshop is split into smaller chunks over the 3 days in lieu of a full day on zoom.

With a virtual summit, distance is no longer a barrier to participation! We are excited to welcome educators from all over to join us for a day of interactive sessions, labs and discussions that explore ways to expand equitable and engaging computer science education to all students! We will focus on integrating CS into a variety of K12 curricular areas and learning formats.

Learn more about https://popfizz.io/ and gain access to free self-guided computer science PD of your choice. 

CSEd Week is December 7th -13th, 2020! Join us for one of three breakout rooms to share resources and support you with planning to TEACH (classroom events), LEAD (school wide events), or SHARE (events with community/business) on November 17th from 7p - 8p.

Join CSTA-Greater Boston members in weekly chat about using Repl.it in the classroom. Maybe you just starting out with using Repl.it or wanting to learn more of their features, come learn from fellow CS teachers. Link to join Meeting: http://meet.google.com/yua-muhk-wsh

Join other K-12 and postsecondary CS teachers for our monthly meetup.  In a virtual format, you can expect to network with colleagues, experience "nifty" lessons that you can use with your students, and win awesome raffle prizes.

Join us for a zoom happy hour event! https://cmu.zoom.us/j/96202907675 Password will be shared with all attendees that sign up.

Join us for a webinar on Phidgets, a classroom resource to help 9-12 CS teachers engage students with CS. Register early to get sent a FREE Getting Started Kit and a sensor of their choice (over $50 value), limited to US/Canada addresses. Go through a demo of Phidget sensors, hear from a teacher that uses the sensors in their classroom, and ask questions. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that make physical computing easy. No soldering or breadboards required—students plug in a sensor, code in their preferred language, and start creating. In this hands-on session, you will work through the Getting Started Kit to learn the basics. This kit includes 2 LEDs, 2 pushbuttons, a temperature/humidity sensor, and a Phidgets VINT Hub. After completing the Getting Started Kit tutorial, you will learn how to program a light sensor or a sonar sensor. CSTA+ members get an additional 15% off a first order with Phidgets.

Special offer! US/Canadian members can get a FREE Getting Starter Kit (over $50 value) and a sensor for a limited time if you sign up for the webinar on Nov. 19.  Phidgets are real-world USB sensors that are ideal for computer science students in grades 9-12. Whether you use Java, Python, C#, or Swift in your classroom, Phidgets has you covered.

Join CSTA-Greater Boston members in weekly chat about using Repl.it in the classroom. Maybe you just starting out with using Repl.it or wanting to learn more of their features, come learn from fellow CS teachers. Link to join Meeting: http://meet.google.com/yua-muhk-wsh

We look forward to seeing everyone on our second Tuesday of the month meetup. Due to the upcoming holiday break 2e, we will not have our fourth Tuesday meetup on December, 22, this month. Got ideas? Got questions? Bring them to our meetup. See you online! :)

Join CSTA-Greater Boston members in weekly chat about using Repl.it in the classroom. Maybe you just starting out with using Repl.it or wanting to learn more of their features, come learn from fellow CS teachers. Link to join Meeting: http://meet.google.com/yua-muhk-wsh

Virtual Scratch Meetups - Join other Scratch enthusiasts to shares ideas and interesting ways to engage students in your classroom.

InfoSys Pathfinders Winter Institute is a unique opportunity to get professional development. Read on to learn more!

Join CSTA-Greater Boston members in weekly chat about using Repl.it in the classroom. Maybe you just starting out with using Repl.it or wanting to learn more of their features, come learn from fellow CS teachers. Link to join Meeting: http://meet.google.com/yua-muhk-wsh

Join other K-12 and postsecondary CS teacher for our monthly meetup.  In a virtual format, you can expect to network with colleagues, experience "nifty" lessons that you can use with your students, and win awesome raffle prizes.

Join CSTA-Greater Boston members in weekly chat about using Repl.it in the classroom. Maybe you just starting out with using Repl.it or wanting to learn more of their features, come learn from fellow CS teachers. Link to join Meeting: http://meet.google.com/yua-muhk-wsh

Oracle Academy has a new option for educator training called Oracle Academy Supported Self Study Courses! See their description below: "This new option will replace our standard virtual courses and provides educators with: · Extended course duration, allowing educators the flexibility to progress through the professional development course at their own pace. · Option to attend “Oracle Academy Office Hours” which will be scheduled throughout the duration of the course, giving educators the opportunity to get one-on-one support · Possibility to receive a certificate of completion upon finalizing the course including passing mid-term and final exams. Below, please find the list of our Winter Open Class Training schedule Java Fundamentals Start Date: January 4, 2021/ End Date: May 3, 2021 Java Programming Start Date: January 5, 2021/ End Date: May 4, 2021 Java Foundations Start Date: January 6, 2021/ End Date: May 5, 2021 Database Foundations Start Date: January 11, 2021/ End Date: May 10, 2021 Database Design and Programming with SQL Start Date: January 12, 2021/ End Date: May 11, 2021 Programming with PL/SQL Start Date: January 13, 2021/ End Date: May 12, 2021 As a philanthropic education program, Oracle Academy's mission is to advance computing education to increase knowledge, skills, innovation and diversity in technology fields by providing FREE Educator Professional Development, FREE curriculum/teaching materials, plus more!" Learn more and register at https://academy.oracle.com/en/about-events-calendar.html

Virtual Scratch Meetups - Join other Scratch enthusiasts to shares ideas and interesting ways to engage students in your classroom.

Join other K-12 and postsecondary CS teachers for our monthly meetup.  In a virtual format, you can expect to network with colleagues, experience "nifty" lessons that you can use with your students, and win awesome raffle prizes.

Virtual Scratch Meetups - Join other Scratch enthusiasts to shares ideas and interesting ways to engage students in your classroom.

The Pathfinders Winter Institute is happening in February 2021. Application Deadline: 12/11/2020. Read on to learn more.

Join other K-12 and postsecondary CS teacher for our monthly meetup.  In a virtual format, you can expect to network with colleagues, experience "nifty" lessons that you can use with your students, and win awesome raffle prizes.

Virtual Scratch Meetups - Join other Scratch enthusiasts to shares ideas and interesting ways to engage students in your classroom.

Join other K-12 and postsecondary CS teachers for our monthly meetup.  In a virtual format, you can expect to network with colleagues, experience "nifty" lessons that you can use with your students, and win awesome raffle prizes.

Virtual Scratch Meetups - Join other Scratch enthusiasts to shares ideas and interesting ways to engage students in your classroom.

Join other K-12 and postsecondary CS teacher for our monthly meetup.  In a virtual format, you can expect to network with colleagues, experience "nifty" lessons that you can use with your students, and win awesome raffle prizes.

This free, virtual event is open to K-12 students, college, and indie professionals and provides opportunities to network, learn, and showcase projects in Game Development & Design and Simulations & Graphics. You can showcase digital games or even submit board games! Competition entries must be submitted by March 31, 2021 and winners will be announced at the live event in April. For more information and to register, visit https://csgconf.com/.