Take Coding to the Sky with Drones!
Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop.
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STEM Field Trip – Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab
Join your fellow curious creators as we visit the C-U Community Fab Lab, an education-centered makerspace on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. During our tour, Fab Lab staff will introduce the tools they offer alongside the projects, curricula, and learning outcomes they utilize to structure their educational programs and classes.
See MoreCS Social @ IDEACon
Hey, IDEAcon attendees – join us Monday evening at Westwood Tavern for food, drinks, and the chance to connect with fellow CS educators from across the state!
See MoreAI & Digital Citizenship with Mike Ribble
This month, we’re welcoming Dr. Mike Ribble to discuss the role of digital citizenship and digital literacy as we all come to grips with artificial intelligence, both in society and in the classroom.
See MoreBuilding STEAM with Dr. Kristen Brynteson
For our inaugural episode, we’re welcoming Dr. Kristen Brynteson from NIU to discuss her university’s STEAM Program. Later, Sarah Phelps highlights LTC resources for sparking STEM learning year-round.
See MoreNavigating the Computer Literacy Standards
In this session, we’ll explore what computer literacy is, the K-12 Computer Literacy Knowledge and Skill Continuum, and how you can bring computer literacy into your classroom. We will explore how both new tools and some you may already know can be utilized to fulfill these standards.
See MoreNavigating the Computer Literacy Standards
In this session, we’ll explore what computer literacy is, the K-12 Computer Literacy Knowledge and Skill Continuum, and how you can bring computer literacy into your classroom. We will explore how both new tools and some you may already know can be utilized to fulfill these standards.
See MoreCS & STEM Networking Meeting
You’ve got the lessons. You’ve got the pathways. Now, it’s time to consider the (maker)space you’ll need to bring so many of your hands-on STEM learning goals to life.
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It’s a hot topic, so let’s talk about it! What do you know about AI? What do you WANT to know about AI? How do you use it, and how do you teach students to utilize AI both productively and ethically?
Join us this month for a timely conversation centered on artificial intelligence emerging role in education, as well as about how AI may change the way we teach computer science topics.
See MoreISTE U | Introduction to Computational Thinking for Every Educator
This ISTE-led course unpacks how computational thinking can be integrated throughout subject areas and grade levels. Participants will increase their CT awareness, experiment with CT-integrated activities in their subject area, and create a plan to incorporate CT into their curricula.
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