Transform your classroom into a hub of "joy" where students use data to tell powerful stories of their roots. Join us in an exploratory session that unveils an interdisciplinary unit blending statistics and history, guiding students through a "data dive" into the Southeast Asian refugee crisis. By integrating critical thinking strands, we will demonstrate how data visualization and AI synthesize knowledge to solve real-world problems. We will model advanced search strategies to validate authentic data, emphasizing ethical practices and human judgment. Educators will master techniques for justifying mathematical arguments through the use of precise language and digital formats.
Bring coding to life through music! In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how to integrate computer science into music and fine arts using micro:bit and MakeCode. Learn to create interactive piano instruments that light up with NeoPixel LED strips as students play different notes. We'll cover MakeCode basics, physical computing with pins, and connecting NeoPixels to create a multisensory coding experience. Perfect for K-8 educators looking to engage students through cross-curricular STEAM projects. Participants will code, customize, and play their own light-up instruments. No prior coding experience required!
You don't need to be a computer science expert to expose students to CS. This session reframes coding as a creative, exploratory experience where teachers and students grow together. Using p5.js for visual design, EarSketch for music-based coding, and micro:bits for hands-on interaction, participants will explore how computer science connects naturally to art and music. This session is perfect for educators who want to start a their CS journey in a low-pressure, high-creativity, environment, which modeling learning and resilience for students.
