GTCC Summer Institute 2020

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Workshop 202

TITLE:

Coding & Reflecting: Learn to Use Code.org & Seesaw in Your Classroom

DESCRIPTION:

The Coding & Reflecting: Learn to Use Code.org & Seesaw in Your Classroom class will provide an introduction to computer science and pedagogy, as well as an overview of the Code.org online curriculum, teacher dashboard and strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities. We will also focus on the importance of documenting progress and reflecting on work, using Seesaw: The Learning Journal as a digital portfolio tool for this process. This workshop will provide educators with basic computer science understanding and confidence to teach Code.org A-F curriculum in their classrooms and libraries. Even teachers with low and no technology in their classrooms will be able to implement computer science concepts into their classrooms, as teachers will have access to unplugged activities and resources to begin teaching coding in their classrooms. This workshop will be very hands-on and teachers will have the opportunity to explore online puzzles, complete unplugged challenges, use Seesaw to journal & reflect as well as play with other coding tools and resources. Educators will leave with an understanding of the importance of CS for all students, a plan for starting to teach computer science fundamentals to their students, and knowledge of how to implement Seesaw to document student learning & encourage student reflection.

PRESENTER(S):

Traci Piltz

TARGET AUDIENCE:

K-8 Educators 

DATE:

Wednesday-Thursday, June 10-11, 2020

TIME:

8:30 a.m.-Noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. daily   

LOCATION:

Online

SITE:

Online

ENROLLMENT:

Limit of 25

CREDIT:

OPI Renewal Units OR Continuing Education Credits (through MSU-Northern) will be available. 1 summer semester credit for a 2-day workshop. Price is $150.00 and must be paid in advance through Brianna.

EXPENSES:

Participants will be responsible for travel, lodging, and meals.

REGISTRATION POLICY:

$40.00 per participant if GTCC member / $100.00 per participant if not a GTCC member.  

REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT ONLY.  Registration and payment accepted online www.gtccmt.org, or mail to 869 Tumbleweed Lane, Deer Lodge, MT 59722.  If the workshop is full before payment is received, you will be refunded.  NO refunds after May 31, 2020.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Please bring a laptop or Chromebook and headphones.