Name: Integrating Physical Computing Across the 3rd through 5th Grade Curriculum with the Micro:bit
Start: 2026-06-15T09:45:00-0500
End: 2026-06-15T10:45:00-0500

JUNE 15-16, 2025 - La Cantera Resort & Spa / 16641 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256
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Integrating Physical Computing Across the 3rd through 5th Grade Curriculum with the Micro:bit

Monday June 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

San Miguel A - 3rd Floor

Micro:bit Educational Foundation recently developed new 3rd-5th grade lessons aimed at integrating CS with core academic subjects and piloted these resources with over 150 teachers across 84 elementary schools. Hear from the Micro:bit Educational Foundation and the Texas Advanced Computing Center evaluation team as they tell the story of the pilot project, examine the evaluation research results, share the resources created, and walk through an example lesson. Small group discussions will focus on how to roll out micro:bit integration into local district and school contexts.

Presenters

Ryan Torbey

Evaluation Researcher, UT Austin - TACC

Dr. Ryan Torbey is a K-12 computer science education researcher. He currently works as an Evaluation Researcher at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), home of WeTeach_CS. He is an advocate for expanding computer science education in K-12 schools and believes that every student... Read More →

Katie Henry

Head of North America (Microbit), Micro:bit Educational Foundation

The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded in the UK in 2016, with the aim of inspiring every child to create their best digital future.
We do this by:
1. Developing hardware and software that inspires young people to get excited about technology... Read More →

Corey Rogers

Education Producer, Micro:bit Educational Foundation

Corey Rogers is an Education Producer with the Micro:bit Educational Foundation. With over 22 years of experience in education, Corey has worked as a middle school STEM and Computer Science teacher, Media Specialist, and Computer Science, Digital Learning, and School Improvement Consultant for Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. She holds a bachelor’s degree... Read More →

Monday June 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
San Miguel A - 3rd Floor

Leadership, K-5

WeTeach_CS Summit 2026

Ryan Torbey

Katie Henry

Corey Rogers

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Ryan Torbey

Katie Henry

Corey Rogers

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