WeTeach_CS Summit 2026

In this session, participants will take learning into the third dimension by using drones to teach and reinforce core mathematical concepts through movement and measurement. Using TI-technology with Python, participants will see how coding and STEM skills emerge organically when students apply math to control real-world systems. Participants will gather real-world data using the Codrone onboard sensors that can be analyzed in the classroom. This session will highlight Texas Instruments supported resources that make drone-based lessons accessible and classroom ready.

In this hands-on session, educators will learn to wire and code three highly engaging physical computing projects using the BBC Micro:bit, Makey-Makey and a Bit Board. Make a Zap-It reaction game, an electronic Operation-style game, and an electronic blackout poem. Designed for students ready to move beyond basic micro:bit activities, these projects deepen student understanding of coding, circuits, and the engineering design process. Using accessible materials like conductive tape, aluminum wire, simple wiring, and legos, participants will see how physical computing fosters creativity, cross-curricular connections, and high-level thinking. Full lesson plans available for these successful projects used from 3rd grade GT to 9th grade Principles of Engineering.

If possible, please bring your laptop. We will be using deceives with a USB Type A cord.

Participants will leave this session with a cross-curricular, engaging, hands-on Bee-Bot unit and a clear understanding of how to intentionally design lessons that strengthen sequencing, debugging, decomposition, and problem-solving while maintaining high engagement for young learners.
This session supports educators in intentionally designing and customizing learning experiences that develop authentic computational thinking across core content areas using Bee-Bots.
Participants will move beyond surface-level play to instruction that produces meaningful instructional impact. Educators will learn how to embed computational thinking into daily instruction in ways that are developmentally appropriate, measurable, and aligned to state standards.

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.