This course prepares junior high and high school science teachers to integrate computational thinking and introductory machine learning concepts into science instruction. Participants will explore hands-on strategies, data-driven investigations, and classroom-ready activities that promote problem-solving, scientific inquiry, and STEM learning through real-world applications.
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 their CS journey in a low-pressure, high-creativity, environment, which supports learning and models resilience for students.
