Empower students to explore the world of cryptography through hands-on, engaging activities paired with micro:bit technology. In this professional development session, educators will first dive into interactive cybersecurity lessons for elementary and middle school students. Next, participants will then use CYBER.ORG custom extension blocks and MakeCode to experience how micro:bits can be used as cryptography lesson extensions! Target Audience: intermediateFormat: Session
Charlene Cooper is a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of Early Adolescent Science with over 20 years of experience as a public-school educator. She has a master’s degree in educational leadership and a Cyber Education Graduate Certificate from Louisiana Tech. Charlene... Read More →
This session presents a graduate research project focused on integrating Computer Science (CS) instruction into the Into Reading literacy curriculum used in K–5 classrooms. Conducted in a small, rural Maine school district, the project involved developing a series of integrated units that align CS concepts and standards with the themes, texts, and timelines of the Into Reading program. The session will detail the process of designing these units, including curriculum analysis, teacher collaboration, and iterative development based on educator feedback. Findings highlight both the opportunities and challenges of cross-curricular integration in elementary education, as well as insights into the kinds of support teachers may need to implement CS instruction effectively within a literacy framework.
Come join us as we explore a interactive project called Balloons Over Broadway. This project uses Sphero Indi cars but can be adapated for many moving robot tools- or even as a non tech activity. The project will be presented and then session members will have the opportunity to participate in project. Come and begin planning our own unit or share how you have used similar tools in your classroom space!
