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Monday, June 15
 

9:45am CDT

Simplify Coding Instruction with Web-Based IDEs: Accessible, Secure, and Time-Saving Tools for Every Classroom
Monday June 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Running a Computer Science class shouldn’t mean:
- Spending months waiting for IT to install software.
- Restricting students to computer labs because they can’t access programs from home.
- Opening dozens of tabs just to view student code.
- Worrying about plagiarism or AI-generated coding submissions.

This session introduces the power of web-based IDEs that make teaching and learning Computer Science simpler, more accessible, and more secure.

Attendees will explore how JuiceMind’s free web-based IDE will work on any device (including Chromebooks) and save teachers' hours with built-in AI grading and feedback.

Participants will leave with practical strategies to streamline coding instruction while giving students freedom to code anytime, anywhere.
Presenters
avatar for Anthony Barba

Anthony Barba

CSTA Impact Fellow, CSTA Washington
Anthony Barba is a 26-year teaching veteran and in his 6th year of teaching computer science at East Valley High in Yakima, Washington. He grew up in Whittier, California and his interest in computer science began at age 11, when he learned to code by copying programs from his father’s... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
San Augustine B - 3rd Floor

12:45pm CDT

The Sonic Script: Python, Audio, and Data Science
Monday June 15, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Experience the rhythm of computer science in this high-energy workshop exploring the intersection of Python and audiography. We will treat sound as data, using code to analyze, manipulate, and remix audio tracks. By moving beyond text-based outputs, you’ll discover how to teach advanced topics—like array manipulation and algorithmic thinking—through music production and data science. This session celebrates the brilliance of modern tech, showing how the apps students love actually work under the hood. Attendees will walk away with a library of sound assets and Python scripts ready for immediate classroom implementation.
Presenters
avatar for Westley Halbardier

Westley Halbardier

Middle School CS Teacher, Hondo ISD
I am a 9-year teacher, teaching computer science and digital media at McDowell Middle School in Hondo.
Monday June 15, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
San Augustine B - 3rd Floor

2:00pm CDT

Cybersecurity and Computer Science Industry-Based Certifications
Monday June 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
In today's Cyber digital age, cybersecurity skills are in high demand across all industries. By obtaining a cybersecurity certification, our students can greatly enhance their career and academic prospects, positioning themselves as valuable assets to potential employers and universities. Early involvement in cybersecurity will keep them ahead of the curve, especially as cybersecurity and AI become critical economic indicators.
Presenters
avatar for Fred Lover

Fred Lover

Department Chair & Professor IT & Cybersecurityu, Austin Community College
Fred Lover is a distinguished IT Cybersecurity professional with an exceptional portfolio of 100+ industry certifications. His expertise spans cybersecurity operations, artificial intelligence platforms, software development, and information technology leadership across both mil... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
San Augustine B - 3rd Floor
 
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