Name: Leadership for Computer Science and Computational Thinking Integration: Foundation, Planning, and Support
Start: 2025-07-23T08:45:00-0400
End: 2025-07-23T10:15:00-0400

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am EDT

The session will introduce participants to the foundational underpinnings of integrating computer science and computational thinking into schools and classrooms. It will directly address tools for planning, supporting, and assessing the integration of computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT). Participants will also experience hands-on activities to help translate theory into practice.

Speakers

Pam Buffington

Director of Rural STEM Initiatives, EDC

Pam Buffington is the co-PI of WFR and Director of Rural STEM Initiatives at EDC. She has over four decades of experience in education, including teaching computer science, mathematics, physics, and instructional technology classes. She has also led numerous STEM projects and initiatives... Read More →

Becky Tapley

STEM Education Specialist, MMSA

Becky Tapley is a STEM Education Specialist at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance. She serves as the Project Manager of the STEM WorkForce Ready 2030 project, as well as a math consultant and ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) coach.After growing... Read More →

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am EDT

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CS Summer of Fun 2025

Pam Buffington

Becky Tapley

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