CS Summer of Fun 2025

CS Summer of Fun 2025

8:30am EDT

Event Introduction

9:00am EDT

Using GeoGebra for Computational Thinking: Introduction to Tools and ApplicationsPeter Tierney-Fife Visualizing Math using PolypadBecky Tapley Introduction to Computer Science and Computational Thinking IntegrationKate Kastelein • Ian Collins Part 1: CS Unplugged: Teaching Computer Science Without a Computer TBAReid Anderson Games and Animations TBAKaren Locke CS Basics - Code.orgGeoff Cyr

10:30am EDT

10:45am EDT

Using GeoGebra for Computational Thinking: Focus on GeometryPeter Tierney-Fife Part 2: CS Unplugged: Teaching Computer Science Without a Computer TBAReid Anderson Universal Design for Learning and Computer Science TBACrystal Wescott Introduction to Tinkercad TBAAnne Carchedi

12:15pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

Book creator TBAStaci Leclair Part 1: Physics, Code, and Fun: Exploring the World Through Science and Tech TBALynn Hanna • Cynthia Lambert Data Science Applications of CODAPPam Buffington Part 3: CS Unplugged: Teaching Computer Science Without a Computer TBAReid Anderson How AI Makes Decisions (Code.org)Geoff Cyr Making Ideas Real: Everything you need to know about Tinkercad (3D Printing, Electronics and Coding) TBAMarkus Ford

2:45pm EDT

Break Physical Computing with Lego Spike: High School ApplicationsPam Buffington

3:00pm EDT

Animating Learning: Creating GIFs with Keynote and Computational Thinking TBAMary Learned Part 4: CS Unplugged: Teaching Computer Science Without a Computer TBAReid Anderson Integrating CS into Social Studies TBADanny Gay

8:45am EDT

Data Visualizations in Social StudiesPeter Tierney-Fife CS Unplugged TBALeeanna Conners • Jenn Trowbridge Husson Tour: New England School of Communications (NESCOM)Edward Goguen Part 1: Create Art with Code TBAKern Kelley Part 1: Making with Physical Computing TBAKaren Locke CS Fundamentals Intro (Code.org)Geoff Cyr

10:15am EDT

10:30am EDT

Using GeoGebra for Computational Thinking: Focus on Coding in GeoGebraPeter Tierney-Fife Husson Tour: Simulation Lab Part 2: Create Art with Code TBAKern Kelley Creating Classroom Towns With Indo Sphero and BeeBots TBAMichelle Scribner

12:00pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Edison 101 TBAStaci Leclair Part 2: Physics, Code, and Fun: Exploring the World Through Science and Tech TBALynn Hanna • Cynthia Lambert Rolling into Learning: Designing a Mini Golf Course with Sphero BOLTs TBAMary Learned Your Calculator Can CODE! (9-12) TBARobyn Poulsen Part 3: Create Art with Code TBAKern Kelley Part 2: Making with Physical Computing TBAKaren Locke

2:30pm EDT

2:45pm EDT

Your Calculator Can CODE! (5-8) TBARobyn Poulsen Experience Twine: A Non-Linear Story Creation ToolBecky Tapley Part 4: Create Art with Code TBAKern Kelley You are a CS Teacher - Learn about CSTAIan Collins • Martha Thibodeau • David Brooks • Rachael Dektor TinkerCAD & 3D Printing TBAHolly Libby • Katie Hollenback

8:45am EDT

Leadership for Computer Science and Computational Thinking Integration: Foundation, Planning, and SupportPam Buffington • Becky Tapley CS Connections | Code.orgGeoff Cyr Biolab Drop in Hours BioLabAnna Stehlik • Angela Oechslie • Heather Carlisle Integrating Music and Technology! TBASarah Cousins Micro:bit Experiments TBAKaren Locke Part 1: Hands-On Space Exploration: Building Drop Towers, Studying Impact Craters, Exploring Waves, and Designing Circuits with Tinkercad TBAKarin Paquin • Kathy Bock • Rhonda Stevens • Jim Lenke K-5 Cyber Literacy: A Hands-On Approach to Coding and Cybersecurity Education with the micro:bit TBACharlene Cooper • Jeff Holcomb

10:15am EDT

10:30am EDT

Insights on Integrating CS/CTPam Buffington • Becky Tapley Teaching and Integrating Computer Science Using Children's LiteratureGeoff Cyr

12:00pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

AI & Machine Learning (AI/ML) TBAKaren Locke Physics and LEGO: BuildPam Buffington Developing Integrated Units Connecting Computer Science with a New District Reading ProgramGeoff Cyr Balloons over Broadway TBAJenn Trowbridge • Leeanna Conners Part 2: Hands-On Space Exploration: Building Drop Towers, Studying Impact Craters, Exploring Waves, and Designing Circuits with Tinkercad TBAKarin Paquin • Kathy Bock • Jim Lenke • Rhonda Stevens K-12/Admin Cyber Literacy: A Hands-On Approach to Coding and Cybersecurity Education with the micro:bit TBACharlene Cooper • Jeff Holcomb

2:30pm EDT

2:45pm EDT

Machine Learning with micro:bitsIan Collins Physics and LEGO: ApplicationPam Buffington Balloons Over Broadway: Using Indi Sphero as a collaborative project TBAMichelle Scribner

5:00pm EDT

CS Teacher CelebrationAngela Oechslie

8:45am EDT

CS Education AdvocacyRuth Kermish Allen • Jason Judd Computer Science MethodsLindsay Jamieson Husson Tour: iEX Center/XR LabBrave Williams • Tony Gerow 6-12: Cyber Literacy: A Hands-On Approach to Coding and Cybersecurity Education with the micro:bit TBACharlene Cooper Computer Science for Early LearnersAlan Jamieson Training Educators to Integrate Life and Computer Science using the ELECFREAKS micro:bit Smart Agriculture Kit TBAAnna Stehlik • Heather Carlisle • Angela Oechslie

10:15am EDT

10:30am EDT

Introduction to CS VisioningAngela Oechslie Birds of a Feather: Diversity in Computer ScienceLindsay Jamieson Husson Tour: eSports Center/ArenaAndrew “AJ” Kool

12:00pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Power Up Learning: Interactive Posters & Beyond with Makey Makeys & Scratch! TBACrystal Burns Birds of a Feather: AI in EducationLindsay Jamieson • Alan Jamieson Broadening Participation in Computing Through Non-Traditional Pathways TBABrianna Dym Computer Science Connected Learning ExperienceDamian Sorensen • Danny Gay • Jami Badershall • Ian Collins • Angela Oechslie Protecting Our Digital Future: A Cybersecurity Workshop for Middle School Educators TBAKaren Locke

2:45pm EDT

Building AI Foundations with UMaine 4-H and Minecraft Education TBAGregory Kranich Stump the Chumps: Answers the Hard Questions TBAGeoff Cyr • Markus Ford University of Maine CS Project ConnectionsPenny Rheingans • Laura Gurney Integrating CS into K–2 MathematicsKate Coleman