WeTeach_CS Summit 2017: Full Schedule

June 5-7, 2017 - UT Austin Pickle Research Campus, Commons Learning Center

8:00am CDT

Registration and Breakfast

Monday June 5, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Atrium

9:00am CDT

Opening Session - WTCS Overview and WTCS Change Maker / Mini-Grant Awards Presentation

Welcome to WeTeach_CS Summit 2017!

WTCS Change Maker Awards are awarded to high school CS teachers who have made significant impacts on his/her students or the community through CS instruction. Teachers were nominated by a colleague, and two letters of support were also submitted by fellow educators, administrators, parents, students or community members. Each of the award recipients receives a $750 honorarium with complimentary registration, travel and lodging for the WeTeach_CS Summit.

CS Mini-Grant Awards are presented to Texas teachers to support instructional resources and materials used for educating K-12 CS, and provide funding that can be used for after-school activities, in-school programs or summer camps. These grants of up to $1,500 will be awarded to support activities to be completed within the next school year.

Presenters

Dennis Bly

Watson Academic Engagement and EdTech, IBM Digital Business Group

Denise Hobbs

Sr. Director, North America, Oracle Academy

Carol L. Fletcher, Ph.D.

EPIC Director, Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)

cfletcher@tacc.utexas.eduDr. Carol Fletcher is Director of EPIC (Expanding Pathways in Computing) at UT Austin’s Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) where she oversees research and professional development projects in STEM and CS education such as the nationally recognized WeTeach_CS... Read More →

Monday June 5, 2017 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Big Tex

WTCS Summit Attendees

10:15am CDT

Break

Monday June 5, 2017 10:15am - 10:30am CDT
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Break

10:30am CDT

In-Class Support for Computer Science Teachers: Bringing Tech Industry Volunteers to your Classroom.

Teaching computer science is hard. Teaching computer science with no support is even harder. TEALS is working to build and grow sustainable computer science programs by pairing teachers with trained volunteers from the tech industry to contribute to your classroom. New CS teachers will have an expert in the class with them while more experienced CS teachers benefit from career talks, community events, and added industry relevance.Come learn how you can join TEALS!

Presenters

TEALS

Regional Manager, TEALS

John Jannone, Regional Manager - john@tealsk12.orgTonya Davis, Regional Manager - tonya@tealsk12.org

Christal Thompson

Regional Manager, TEALS

Monday June 5, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Bevo

High School

Presenting Organizations TEALS
Session Contact Email john@tealsk12.org

10:30am CDT

Making Sense of Texas Computer Science Requirements

This session will review the requirements in Texas that apply to secondary-level computer science courses such as: curriculum requirements, graduation requirements, endorsements requirements, teacher certification requirements, and how to build a sequence of courses that satisfy the all the requirements.

Presenters

Hal Speed

Head of N. America, Micro:bit Foundation & CS4TX

Head of N. America for the Micro:bit Educational Foundation and Founder of CS4TX

Monday June 5, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Lil' Tex

High School

Presenting Organizations CS4TX
Session Contact Email hal@cs4tx.org

10:30am CDT

'Thrifty' and Purposeful CS Resources

Ideas and strategies for acquiring and using cost-effective and purposeful supplies for unplugged CS activities toward computational thinking practices. The session will focus on connection of resources, teaching strategies and activities as well as opportunity for teacher collaboration to explore new options.

Presenters

Jill Westerlund

Teacher; College Board Consultant, Hoover ISD in Alabama

jwesterlund@hoover.k12.al.us

Monday June 5, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Balcones

K-12

Presenting Organizations Hoover High School
Session Contact Email jwesterlund@hoover.k12.al.us

10:30am CDT

Improving Diversity in CS Education Mirrored to the Tapestry Workshops.

The goals of the workshop are to share strategies, research-based practices, and field-tested good ideas for teaching computer science in a way that reaches all students regardless of sex or ethnicity.
Workshop participants will

Presenters

Deborah Kariuki

Clinical Faculty- CS Education, University of Maryland Baltimore County

dkkariuki@umbc.edu /UMBC.orgDeborah is a former software engineer who is currently a Clinical faculty at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) where she was tasked with creating a Masters of Education in Computer Science program for teachers- The program is opened to... Read More →

Monday June 5, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Stadium

K-12

Presenting Organizations Center for STEM Education at UT
Session Contact Email dkkariuki@utexas.edu

10:30am CDT

Tiny but Terrific: Ozobots in the Classroom

Ozobot Bits are tiny golf ball-sized-and-shaped robots. The Ozobot Bit can follow a line drawn on paper, interact with a tablet, or be programmed using the OzoBlockly language available through the Ozobot website. Come find out how we used Ozobot Bits for activities such as following multistep directions, finding simple x/y coordinates, building obstacle courses, and telling stories. We will discuss using Ozobots with different grade levels, and how the activities might reinforce classroom learning objectives. We'll take a look at the Ozobot website and see what kinds of educational activities and support are available. Finally, attendees will have some time to play with the Ozobots and see for themselves what they can do.

Presenters

Rebecca Hairston

Teacher, Dallas ISD

I work with kids from kindergarten to fifth in the gifted and talented program, coach two robotics teams, and lead two Tech Kids afterschool programs. I enjoy reading, crafts, fossil hunting, and building model kits, and although I am more of a "maker" than a "techie", I am very excited... Read More →

Monday June 5, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Mustang

K-5

Presenting Organizations Dallas ISD
Session Contact Email rhairston@dallasisd.org

10:30am CDT

Binary, Octal, and Hex...Oh My!

We will look at a foldable to help teach other number bases and discuss some short cuts that may help students solve problems with other number bases more easily. Time permitting, we will also look at foldables for use with solving truth tables.

Presenters

Charity Riley-Rose

Teacher, NWECHS

Monday June 5, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Longhorn

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Canutillo ISD
Session Contact Email ctabor@canutillo-isd.org

11:30am CDT

Lunch - Student Playground

K-12 students all over Texas are doing amazing things in computer science every day. The WeTeach_CS Playground will be an up close and personal space that highlights some of these teachers and students.

• Cele Middle School, Pflugerville ISD – Playground led by Margaret Dominguez
• McBee Elementary School, Austin ISD – Playground led by Rafael Alba-Cascales
• John B. Connally High School, Pflugerville ISD – Playground led by Nancy Young and Ryan Merritt

Monday June 5, 2017 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Atrium

WTCS Summit Attendees

1:00pm CDT

AP Computer Science Principles -- Planning for Success

Overview of the new AP Computer Science Principles course with specific review of the deliverable components toward the AP score (Explore PT, Create PT) and AP Exam. Strategies for planning toward pacing and success using multiple programming languages. Time for Q & A based on presenter's years as a piloter and from the launch year of the course.

Presenters

Jill Westerlund

Teacher; College Board Consultant, Hoover ISD in Alabama

jwesterlund@hoover.k12.al.us

Monday June 5, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Lil' Tex

High School

Presenting Organizations Hoover High School
Session Contact Email jwesterlund@hoover.k12.al.us

1:00pm CDT

Introduction to App Inventor

This session will introduce MIT App Inventor, a free programming environment for creating native Android apps. App Inventor is geared toward novice programmers and is widely used in schools at the middle and high school levels. The session will provide demonstrations of the basic App Inventor programming model and workflow as well as some of the language's powerful features and capabilities. It will also provide information about App Inventor-based curricula and classroom resources.

Presenters

Ralph Morelli

Professor, Trinity College

ralph.morelli@trincoll.eduRalph Morelli is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the MobileCSP project. He has been teaching Computer Science at Trinity College since 1985.

Jennifer Rosato

Director, National Center for CS Education

Advocate and researcher for equitable CS education for K16 students, in particular through serving the needs of schools and teachers with in-service and pre-service curriculum and professional development

Monday June 5, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Stadium

High School

Presenting Organizations College of St. Scholastica
Session Contact Email jrosato@css.edu

1:00pm CDT

CS for All Teachers: How to Build Your PLN

As the CS for All initiative grows, more and more teacher leaders will be needed to support computer science education in schools and districts. Effective teacher leaders develop personal learning networks (PLNs) so that they may collaborate with like-minded colleagues, share resources, and learn from others’ successes and struggles. Melissa Rasberry from CS for All Teachers will share strategies for cultivating PLNs—both in-person and online—to support teachers' learning and the students they serve.

Presenters

CS for All Teachers

Senior Education Consultant, American Institutes for Research/CS for All Teachers

Monday June 5, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Bevo

K-12

Presenting Organizations American Institutes for Research/CS for All Teachers
Session Contact Email mrasberry@air.org

1:00pm CDT

K-12 CS Education - National Efforts Replicated in the Texas Classroom

During this session educators will be introduced to strategies for teaching Computer Science as a hands-on, projects-based curriculum that utilizes a unique computing platform to engage students in an immersive exploration of the breadth of computer science. Through a puzzle-based learning approach that is strategically meshed with candid discussions of the philosophy and expectations that underlie the learning process, a foundation of problem solving and critical thinking is laid upon which the four major themes of computer science are then iteratively built as pillars: algorithms, computer programming, data structures, and computer architecture. Teachers will also receive free computer science curricula.

Presenters

Chuck Gardner

Sr. Director of Government and Non-Profit Engagement, cyber.org

Chuck Gardner serves as the Senior Director for the Cyber Innovation Center and its academic initiative, CYBER.ORG. He has over 10 years of classroom experience and holds an EdD (Educational Leadership) and an MBA (Marketing) from the University of Phoenix and a BS (Marine Transportation... Read More →

Tommy Gober

Curriculum Development Specialist, Cyber Innovation Center

tommy.gober@cyberinnovationcenter.org

Monday June 5, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Balcones

K-12

Presenting Organizations Cyber Innovation Center
Session Contact Email tommy.gober@cyberinnovationcenter.org

1:00pm CDT

Robotics Reboot

How to start and maintain a sustainable robotics program. Tips on how to gain funding, mentors, and recruitment.

Presenters

Shendolyn Anderson

District Administrator, Dallas ISD

I am a "Voice for the Voiceless" in STEM. You can follow me on Twitter @iamshendy_, where I network, highlight, and provide resources in STEM Education. Currently, my role is as a Computer Science and Technology Coordinator in the STEM Department. I serve as the FIRST LEGO League... Read More →

Robert Miller

Computer Science Teacher, Dallas ISD

Monday June 5, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Longhorn

K-12

Presenting Organizations Dallas ISD
Session Contact Email shpage@dallasisd.org

1:00pm CDT

Introduction to the Quorum Programming Language

Many programming technologies exist today for teaching students in the middle to high school range. The Quorum programming language has two advantages: 1) the design is based on evidence of how people write software, and 2) Quorum is fully accessible to people with disabilities. In this session, we will both describe the evidence and give a hands-on exploration of the language, including how it is used by those with disabilities.

Presenters

Andreas Stefik

The Quorum Programming Language, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

stefika@gmail.com

Monday June 5, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Mustang

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Las Vegas, University of Nevada
Session Contact Email stefika@gmail.com

2:00pm CDT

Break

Monday June 5, 2017 2:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
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Break

2:15pm CDT

Building and Maintaining a Computer Science Program at Your School

If you are looking to form a strong, diverse, and robust computer science program at your school, this session will help you get started! We will dive into what happens during the school day and any after-school activities to keep your students interested and engaged. Attendees will learn what it takes to become the motivated and inspirational leader to guide their students towards success. Presenter's note: "I wish someone gave me advice when I first started. I learned things the hard way: making mistakes and learning from them. Use my experience to help you build and grow your program!"

Presenters

Ryan Monaghan

Computer Science Teacher, Richardson ISD/Richardson HS

ryan.monaghan@risd.org

Henry Vo

Director of the Richardson High School Computer Science Magnet, Richardson ISD

I've been teaching for 13 years (11 years in computer science). Along with my students (past and present) and fellow computer science teachers, we've developed a successful, award-winning, state-recognized computer science program at Richardson High School. Some of the things we do... Read More →

Building and Maintaining a Computer Science Program at Your School pdf

Monday June 5, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Lil' Tex

High School

Presenting Organizations Richardson ISD/Richardson HS
Session Contact Email henry.vo@risd.org

2:15pm CDT

EarSketch 101 -- Making Music With Code

Learn to use EarSketch, a modular programming environment, in order to incorporate in your classroom. EarSketch is FREE and has a modular curriculum for use in high school or introductory college courses. Core topics in computer science, music and music technology make EarSketch fun and engaging while easy to use. This session can be hands on or watch and learn depending on participant's BYOD availability.

Presenters

Jill Westerlund

Teacher; College Board Consultant, Hoover ISD in Alabama

jwesterlund@hoover.k12.al.us

Monday June 5, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Longhorn

High School

Presenting Organizations Hoover High School
Session Contact Email jwesterlund@hoover.k12.al.us

2:15pm CDT

Computer Science for People with Disabilities

Modern computer science in K-12 is often not accessible to people with disabilities. Educational tools are often purely graphical, which excludes both students with visual impairments, but also some with motor impairments. In this session, we will introduce teachers to accessibility, both technology that can help ensure all students can participate and also compelling alternative ways to engage students with unique needs.

Presenters

Andreas Stefik

The Quorum Programming Language, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

stefika@gmail.com

Monday June 5, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Mustang

K-12

Presenting Organizations Las Vegas, University of Nevada
Session Contact Email stefika@gmail.com

2:15pm CDT

Using Cybersecurity as a context for STEM and Computer Science

Building a strong STEM foundation early in a student's academic career is the key to gaining interested in related degrees and workforce fields. Today’s workforce requires students to possess STEM skills in order to be globally competitive. The National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center (NICERC), an academic division of the Cyber Innovation Center, through a grant with the Department of Homeland Security, is built to design, develop and advance both cyber and STEM academic outreach and workforce development programs across the nation. NICERC’s objectives are to nationally disseminate innovative practices in cyber education; to promote a culture of educational innovation; to serve as a catalyst for future research in cyber education; and to provide a focal point for continued interdisciplinary collaboration in STEM education reform. In this session, we will explore means to transform the classroom into a 21st century learning environment that engages students in new ways through project-driven curricula.

Presenters

Chuck Gardner

Sr. Director of Government and Non-Profit Engagement, cyber.org

Tommy Gober

Curriculum Development Specialist, Cyber Innovation Center

tommy.gober@cyberinnovationcenter.org

Monday June 5, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Balcones

K-12

Presenting Organizations Cyber Innovation Center

2:15pm CDT

Tiny Tots Technology Time

This session contains STEAM assignments and program information for grades K-3rd. Students in Ms. Tackett's classes are learning about internet safety, keyboarding skills, google, robotics, coding, computer science, and many other exciting aspects of computers. Participants will be provided everything they need to have a successful Tiny Tots Technology Time.

Presenters

Angela Tackett

Technology Applications Teacher - IT, Harmony Public Schools

My name is Angela Tackett. I have a Master of Education from Concordia University at Austin Certified teacher since 2007. How did I find my way to Harmony Public Schools? Provided pregnancy education to high school students. Supervised the online STAAR L and TAKS tests. have... Read More →

Monday June 5, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Stadium

K-5

Presenting Organizations Harmony Public Schools
Session Contact Email atackett@harmonytx.org

2:15pm CDT

Breaking Computer Science Stereotypes: Recruiting, Engaging, and Retaining Students in Computer Science Programs

What side of the glass are you on?
Are young people digitally literate because they can access Google and operate apps on their phones, one side of the “glass”? How can we help young people move from being solely users of technology to becoming creators of technology, the other side of the “glass”?
Learn techniques to help reach out to students and encourage them to discover Computer Science as something creative, interesting, and worth exploring for themselves – help more students become truly digitally literate!

Presenters

Dean Arteaga

Ronald Reagan High School - NEISD

deanarteaga@mac.com

Monday June 5, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Bevo

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Ronald Reagan High School - NEISD
Session Contact Email deanarteaga@mac.com

3:15pm CDT

Break

Monday June 5, 2017 3:15pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Break

3:30pm CDT

Keynote Session - Championing Change: Building the National Movement for Computer Science for All

Launched in January 2016 and building upon nationwide efforts by the community, Computer Science for All (CSforAll) is a bold initiative to empower all US students from kindergarten through high school to learn computer science and be equipped with the computational thinking skills they need to be creators in the digital economy. Ruthe Farmer, former Senior Policy Advisor for Tech Inclusion at the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy will share stories and insights from her long career championing diversity and inclusion in technology nationally and leading CSforAll at the White House.

Presenters

Ruthe Farmer

Chief Evangelist, CSforALL

Ruthe Farmer is a talent entrepreneur laser focused on inclusion and leveraging existing infrastructure to scale change. She is the Founder and CEO of the Last Mile Education Fund and Chief Evangelist at CSforALL. She previously served as Sr. Policy Advisor for Tech Inclusion in the... Read More →

Monday June 5, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Big Tex

WTCS Summit Attendees

3:45pm CDT

Break

Monday June 5, 2017 3:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Break

8:00am CDT

Breakfast

Tuesday June 6, 2017 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Atrium

WTCS Summit Attendees

8:30am CDT

Plenary Session - NCWIT Aspirations Award Panel

Meet four inspiring winners of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing and learn how to use this free program to encourage and support girls’ participation in your CS courses.

NCWIT Aspiration Award Winners

Hannah Grace Jensen (LASA High School)
Nabihah Khalid (John B. Connally High School)
Inchara Nelogal (Meridian World School)
Whitney Tran (Vandegrift High School)

Presenters

Ruthe Farmer

Chief Evangelist, CSforALL

Tuesday June 6, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Big Tex

WTCS Summit Attendees

9:30am CDT

Break

Tuesday June 6, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am CDT
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Break

9:45am CDT

Integrating Computer Science in High School Core and Elective Curricula

Computer Science skills give students the tools to create and think critically. What teacher or administrator doesn't want students to be proactive learners and critical thinkers? This lecture will walk you through 10 short projects to incorporate computer science into any area of the curricula. Susan Rutherford, MBA will walk you through the Arts, Science, English, Math, History and Technology classrooms and show you how Computer Science is for everyone and how you can incorporate a rigorous discipline by adding CS into your curricula.

Presenters

Tyler Hurson

Chair, Association for Computing Machinery at Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Susan Rutherford

Instruction Technology, Santa Gertudis ISD

Susan Rutherford is a CTE teacher and Technology Coordinator at Santa Gertrudis ISD and Adjunct Professor for Coastal Bend College.

Tuesday June 6, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Longhorn

High School

Presenting Organizations Santa Gertrudis ISD
Session Contact Email srutherford@sgisd.net

9:45am CDT

Computational Thinking Throughout the Curriculum

Imagine engaging and infusing computing technologies and computer science across school curricula. Find out how to incorporate computational thinking into every subject area. 10 minutes - highlighting problem decomposition, pattern identification and analysis, abstraction and algorithm development - all key elements of CT 10 minutes - what is CT and where does it fit within Polya's Problem Solving tree 10 minutes - break into small groups, choose a facilitator and share out ideas, lessons, units which integrate CT into another subject area 20 minutes - develop examples of integrations you'd like to see in your contact area and then develop one or two of those ideas including more CT concepts and dispositions 10 minutes - Q&A

Presenters

Joseph Kmoch

CS Education Consultant, Milwaukee Public Schools

I retired about a dozen years ago after teaching math and computer science for 34 years in Milwaukee Public Schools. While teaching I was involved in AP CS starting with a group of students in Fall, 1983. I became a reader and table leader for free response questions for many years... Read More →

Karen North

Computer Science Educator, Code.org

Karen North is one of nine who were invited to the White House as a Champion of Change for Computer Science Education, https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/01/30/computer-science-all. She has been an advocate for Computer Science education 1985. 30 years experience in public schools... Read More →

Tuesday June 6, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Mustang

K-12

Presenting Organizations Milwaukee Public Schools
Session Contact Email Joe@jkmoch.com

9:45am CDT

Get Creative, Get Connected, Get Coding with micro:bit

Last year in the United Kingdom over one million middle school students received a pocket-sized computing board to learn computer science and express their creativity. As the micro:bit prepares to come to the U.S., be one of the first teachers to experience the fun of micro:bit hardware and software as tools for learning computer science. In order to program the micro:bit hardware, a computing device with a USB port is highly recommended.

Presenters

Hal Speed

Head of N. America, Micro:bit Foundation & CS4TX

Head of N. America for the Micro:bit Educational Foundation and Founder of CS4TX

Tuesday June 6, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Balcones

K-12

Presenting Organizations Micro:bit Foundation
Session Contact Email hal@cs4tx.org

9:45am CDT

Informally Formal: Increasing Diversity in K-12 CS Through Out-of-school Computer Science programs

In this session participants will learn how to build engaging out-of-school time computer science clubs, camps and experiences for under-represented students. From afternoon projects to week-long camps, you will learn how to build informal computer science experiences designed to reach all students.

Informal educational settings are a great place to engage students who are not currently engaging in computer science in K - 12 for any number of reasons. They are also a great place for educators to take risks, try new teaching techniques and build new collaborations that can support your classroom.

Presenters

Sarah Dunton

ECEP Alliance Manager, Expanding Computing Education Pathways

Sarah Dunton has extensive experience building collaborations between higher education, K-12, community-based organizations and industry. She has worked in the field of informal education for more than 15 years, focusing her work on engaging underrepresented populations, specifically... Read More →

Tuesday June 6, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Lil' Tex

K-12

Presenting Organizations Expanding Computing Education Pathways
Session Contact Email sdunton@cs.umass.edu

9:45am CDT

MakeyMakey and Sphero in the Classroom

Participants will use MakeyMakey to spice up any question/review session they use in their classroom and participate in an inquiry based challenge using Sphero.

Presenters

Heather Brown

Assistant Director, UH STEP

I am passionate about providing resources, activities, and skills focus to teachers that will provide engaging and real world connections for their learners.Integrating coding and computational thinking into our existing curriculum is yet another tool we can use to engage our learners... Read More →

Tuesday June 6, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Stadium

K-8

Presenting Organizations UH Regional Science Collaborative STEP
Session Contact Email hmbrown4@uh.edu

9:45am CDT

HTML in Your Classroom

Students learn the basics of HTML. Using their new coding skills, students then build a simple website about a specific content area (TEKS). This lesson plan gives teachers from any subject area the tools to put CS in their classroom.

Presenters

David Anderson

Teacher, Youth Code Jam & NEISD

* Science teacher at Bradley Middle School in NEISD * Started using CS in the classroom * Started a Coding Club on campus. davidanderson1978@gmail.com @MrASci

HTML pdf

Tuesday June 6, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Bevo

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Youth Code Jam
Session Contact Email davidanderson1978@gmail.com

10:00am CDT

Vendor Fair

Vendors

CS for All Teachers

Senior Education Consultant, American Institutes for Research/CS for All Teachers

CSTA

Director of Business Dev. & Marketing, Karen Wendling

I'm the Director of Business Development & Marketing for Computer Science Teachers Assoc. (CSTA) I would like people to talk w/ me on how they can get involved w/ CSTA to help K-12 computer science teachers.

James Cross

Professor of CS and Software Engineering, Auburn University

crossjh@auburn.edu

Texas Instruments

Education Technology Consultant, Texas Instruments

education.ti.com.">jdeltoro@ti.comTI provides free classroom activities that enhance math, science and STEM curricula, technology that encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts, and professional development that maximizes your investment in TI technology. Visit... Read More →

Ward's Science

Senior Account Manager, Ward's Science

Holly Ahern1909 Cullen Ave.Austin TX 78757512.789.3155

Tuesday June 6, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Atrium

10:45am CDT

Break / Vendor Fair

Tuesday June 6, 2017 10:45am - 11:00am CDT
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Break

11:00am CDT

Building a 2D 3rd Person Tile-Based Game with Java and Eclipse.

Using free tools and open-source materials I will demonstrate the basics requirements for a 2D tile based game coded in Java. This would be a game similar to Rogue and reminiscent of the 80s style 8 or 16 bit games. )Think Legend of Zelda). The presentation covers the creation of a basic game engine, sprite handlers and a game loop utilizing Object Oriented Coding practices a Code and Test methodology in use in the industry today. As this will be a demonstration rather than a code-along tutorial I will have a good bit of the structure templated so that I can simply enter the important pieces as I present. However, the template will be available to anyone interested in incorporating this project into their programming classwork. This lesson is project based and is appropriate for second semester Basic Programming or Beginning Advanced Programming classes.

Presenters

Regan White

Classroom Teacher, Whitesboro High School

whiter@whitesboroisd.orgI teach Java coding, C coding, Concepts of IT, and Robotics to High School students in Whitesboro, TX. Technology is a valuable tool but it is effective only in the hands of committed and caring professionals who will guide students in it's use.

Tuesday June 6, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Longhorn

High School

Presenting Organizations Whitesboro High School
Session Contact Email whiter@whitesboroisd.org

11:00am CDT

How To Start CS At Your School

Want to start a new computer science class at your high school? Certified, but need a plan to help you get going? Come and see what it takes from someone who has been there, done that very successfully, and knows what it takes to grow a strong and vibrant computer science program at the high school level. John Owen has identified and will discuss the seven vital steps crucial to making this happen, including personal preparation and continued growth, hardware, software, and curriculum options, approaching and garnering support from administrators, counselors and parents, as well as successfully recruiting from all areas of the student population. You will come away from this session with a clearer picture of what it will take to start and grow a successful computer science program at your school.

Presenters

John B Owen

Computer Science Project Manager, WeTeach_CS, Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)

John B. Owen is a founding member of WeTeach_CS, in partnership with Dr. Carol Fletcher and Amy Carrell, and serves as the chief writer and producer of all computer science related professional development. This includes several projects since 2015, including in-person workshops for... Read More →

170606 SupportingFirstYearCSTeachers JohnOwen CS Summit Presentation pdf

Tuesday June 6, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Lil' Tex

High School

11:00am CDT

CSforAll: Introducing Computer Science in K-8 Classrooms

Interested in introducing your elementary and middle school students to coding? Come explore some of the many options for bringing Computer Science to your K-8 students! Learn from two teachers who have implemented coding initiatives with their elementary and middle school classes. Explore technologies that help make this happen, including Bee-Bot, code.org, and Sphero SPRK.

Presenters

Ginger Norrell

Teacher, Del Valle ISD

norrellginger@gmail.com

Amy Williams

Teacher, Grandfalls-Royalty ISD

awilliams@grisd.com

Tuesday June 6, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Stadium

K-8

Presenting Organizations Grandfalls-Royalty ISD
Session Contact Email awilliams@grisd.com

11:00am CDT

Build an App in One Hour

Bring your laptop to this jam-packed session! We will cover the basics of Code.org's App Lab in just a mere 60 minutes. App Lab is a programming environment where students can make simple apps, coding them with drag-and-drop blocks or written lines of JavaScript. As an active participant, you will be creating your own app and sharing it with the world.

Presenters

Ryan Torbey

President, Central Texas Chapter, Computer Science Teachers Association

I am a computer science education advocate and former educator. I currently operate a consulting practice, Code in Common, aimed at helping teachers, schools, and districts deliver extraordinary computer science learning experiences. Computer science education advocacy has been... Read More →

Tuesday June 6, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Balcones

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Presenting Organizations Computer Science Teachers Assocation
Session Contact Email ryantorbey@gmail.com

11:00am CDT

Careers Your Students Need to Know About

What can High School Counselors and Teachers do to increase student access to Computer Science classes and career pathways? Participants will learn about the national and local technology landscape, who is (and is not) involved in this fast-growing employment sector, and why diverse participation matters. This session will help school teams appreciate what computer science is, what new courses involve, and how these count toward graduation and fit with the larger school program.

Presenters

Sarah Cable

Counselor, Pflugerville High School/PFISD

Julie Petrus

Lead Counselor, Pflugerville High School/PFISD

julie.petrus@pfisd.net

Tuesday June 6, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Mustang

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Pflugerville High School/PFISD
Session Contact Email julie.petrus@pfisd.net

11:00am CDT

Thunder the Robot: A Gentle Introduction to the Art of Programming

Thunder the Robot teaches students the fundamental concepts and skills of programming - quickly and easily! By emphasizing logic and structure over calculation, it provides a non-threatening introduction to the central ideas in programming - the same ideas that apply to all computer programming languages. The software provides a literal-minded robot whose built-in capabilities allow it to explore its world and manipulate simple objects in it. This software supports a programming language that is a pre-cursor to Python. The programming language emphasizes logical deduction and spatial reasoning rather than calculation and algebraic reasoning. Once students learn the details of Thunder's deceptively simple programming language, they will soon be designing well-structured programs that instruct Thunder to perform surprisingly complex tasks. Along the way, they will be absorbing sophisticated programming concepts that will enhance their programming ability! Note that there are NO variables in Thunder's language.

Features of the software include:
graphical world editor
explosion effects when robot runs into an obstacle
an editor with syntax highlighting and choice of fonts and font sizes
real-time execution highlighter

The software is written in Java and will run on any platform that supports the Java 1.8 run time. Also note that this robot is based on the long-time favorite Karel the Robot, circa 1981 with attribution to Richard Pattis. Also note that Thunder the Robot software is being released under the Creative Commons License BY-NC-ND at no charge by H. Paul Haiduk and West Texas A&M University Computer Science.

Presenters

H. Paul Haiduk

Computer Science Program Coordinator, West Texas A&M University

hhaiduk@wtamu.edu Please check out the github link (https://github.com/HHaiduk/thunder) for the software, example programs, and presentation.

Thunder the Robot pdf

Tuesday June 6, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Bevo

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations West Texas A&M University
Session Contact Email hhaiduk@wtamu.edu

12:00pm CDT

Lunch - Vendor Fair

Tuesday June 6, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Atrium

WTCS Summit Attendees

1:30pm CDT

jGRASP - An IDE with Software Visualizations for Program Understanding

jGRASP is a lightweight IDE that provides automatic generation of visualizations that directly support the teaching of major concepts in CS1 and CS2. These concepts include control structures, classes, interfaces, objects, inheritance and polymorphism, composition, and data structures. The integrated visualizations are intended to overcome the mismatch between what we want to teach and what most IDEs provide in the way of support for learning. The presentation will include example Java programs to demonstrate how instructors can improve the learning and programming experience of their students with jGRASP. Participants are encouraged to bring programs from their own courses.

Presenters

James Cross

Professor of CS and Software Engineering, Auburn University

crossjh@auburn.edu

Tuesday June 6, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Mustang

High School

Presenting Organizations Auburn University
Session Contact Email crossjh@auburn.edu

1:30pm CDT

Mobile CS Principles: Learning CS By Building Socially Useful Mobile Apps

Mobile Computer Science Principles (Mobile CSP) is an NSF-funded, College Board-endorsed curriculum for the AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) course. In this course, students learn the principles of computer science by engaging in building socially useful mobile apps using the App Inventor language. The workshop will provide an overview of the Mobile CSP course and professional development program, including a hands-on experience with App Inventor and an overview of the Mobile CSP lesson plans, assessment materials, and other resources. Mobile CSP training will be available to high school teachers in both hybrid and online formats in summer 2017.

Presenters

Ralph Morelli

Professor, Trinity College

ralph.morelli@trincoll.eduRalph Morelli is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the MobileCSP project. He has been teaching Computer Science at Trinity College since 1985.

Jennifer Rosato

Director, National Center for CS Education

Tuesday June 6, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Bevo

High School

Presenting Organizations Trinity College
Session Contact Email ralph.morelli@trincoll.edu

1:30pm CDT

Is 3D Printing Computer Science? Indeed!

Participants will discuss how to incorporate 3d printing into their computer science lessons/curriculum. Life changing projects will be shared that can model for our students how to use technology for good...and stretch the muscles of your heart!

Presenters

Joy Schwartz

STEM Coordinator, Beaumont ISD

I am a 30 yr veteran mathematics, computer science and robotics educator who loves to 3D print, fly drones and mess with all things STEM related!

Tuesday June 6, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Lil' Tex

K-12

Presenting Organizations Beaumont ISD
Session Contact Email jschwar@bmtisd.com

1:30pm CDT

Scratch + Math

This session is for beginners who would like to incorporate scratch programming in teaching math. The goal is to create a simple lesson or game that can be used in a math class.

Presenters

Ronald Somera

Math Teacher, Presidio ISD

ronald_somera@yahoo.com

Tuesday June 6, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Balcones

K-12

Presenting Organizations Presidio ISD
Session Contact Email ronald_somera@yahoo.com

1:30pm CDT

Teaching Computer Science in the Age of Cognitive and IoT

In this session, we will discuss how to introduce concepts from artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things into K12 curricula in a way that complexities are exposed very gradually. Using the visual environment Node-RED a student can build cognitive IoT applications simply by combining building blocks from a palette. For instance, an application to recognize images can be build using the Watson Image Recognition service as a building block. Once that idea is introduced, one can move on to the concept of training the recognition engine and building a more specialized classifier. Later on, a student can learn to develop their own machine learning algorithm and package it as a building block for others to use. Then the concept can be ported to a robot providing it with vision capabilities. Similar ideas apply to speech recognition and generation, etc.

Presenters

Enrique Kortright, Ph.D.

Executive IT Architect, IBM Analytics

ekortright@louisianaindex.com

Tuesday June 6, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Longhorn

K-12

Presenting Organizations IBM
Session Contact Email ekortright@louisianaindex.com

1:30pm CDT

Vertically Aligning Your Computer Science programming curriculum form Grades 5 - 12

How to establish a vertically aligned computer programming curriculum starting in the Elementary Grades and continuing until High School graduation. Using vertically aligned virtual and physical robotics platforms allows students to expand their programming skill while experiencing a practical programming application. Students learn a subset of the "C" programming language that is used in college and in their careers.

Presenters

Johnny Tharp

Director of Robotics (Grades 1-8), Greenville ISD

Johnny Tharp, GISD Director of Robotics (Grades 1-8) is a Grenville ISD Graduate. He obtained his Bachelor of Science In Engineering Technology from Texas A&M–College Station and his Master of Science in Computer Science from East Texas State (Now Texas A&M University-Commerce... Read More →

Tuesday June 6, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Stadium

K-12

Presenting Organizations Greenville ISD
Session Contact Email tharpjr@greenvilleisd.com

2:30pm CDT

Break / Vendor Fair

Tuesday June 6, 2017 2:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Break

2:45pm CDT

Computer Science Education and Oracle Academy: What’s the Why?

Hosted by Oracle Academy: Computer Science education plays a critical role in our future and research shows that students can be more successful in computing when they start learning in their K-12 classrooms. Oracle Academy is Oracle’s flagship program in education philanthropy, offering Java and Database student-facing curriculum, educator professional development, and software licenses for teaching purposes in order to increase knowledge, skills development, innovation, and diversity in computing fields. This panel will discuss the challenges of incorporating computer science into K-12 schools and how utilizing programs such as Oracle Academy helps to forge ahead and successfully instill computer science learning into their classrooms.

Presenters

Cassi Elliott

Marketing Specialist, Oracle

Denise Hobbs

Sr. Director, North America, Oracle Academy

Tuesday June 6, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lil' Tex

High School

2:45pm CDT

Project Management Goes Digital with Trello

Project management and organization is an essential skill for all computer science students (and teachers) to learn. Trello is a free online productivity tool that can be used on any device to stay organized and up to date with projects. In this interactive session, participants will explore Trello and learn how to use the basic features in the classroom to educate students on project management processes. Bring any device, and let's learn how Trello can transform your classroom.

Presenters

Nikki Parker

Computer Science & Mathematics Teacher, Iraan High School (Iraan-Sheffield ISD)

nikki.parker@isisd.netOnce bank manager turned to math educator. It was the best career decision I have made. I love teaching and I love my students!! Current Adventures: Algebra I, Independent Math Studies, Dual-Credit College Algebra & Pre-Calculus, UIL Math Team Coach, UIL Accounting... Read More →

Tuesday June 6, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Mustang

High School

Presenting Organizations Iraan High School (Iraan-Sheffield ISD)
Session Contact Email Nikki.Parker@isisd.net

2:45pm CDT

Connecting Physically to Learning With Three-Dimensional Printing

Three-dimensional printing allows for students to build their computational thinking skills by using simple programming. Whether it be an elementary, middle, or high school classroom, students will connect to the mathematics physically by printing out 3D models of their end product. This session will guide the participant through basic introductory steps of producing three-dimensional models that emphasize function qualities such as input and output. Learners will use various software platforms that can be taken back to schools and classrooms to engage, excite, and challenge student thinking.

Presenters

Susan Brown

Crissie Fowler

Computational Thinking With 3D Printing, Region 6 ESC WeTeach_CS Collaborative

cfowler@esc6.net

Melanie Luce

High School Mathematics Teacher, Region 6 ESC WeTeach_CS Collaborative

Eric Moons

John Rogers

High School Computer Science Teacher, Region 6 ESC WeTeach_CS Collaborative

Tuesday June 6, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Longhorn

K-12

Presenting Organizations Region 6 ESC WeTeach_CS Collaborative
Session Contact Email cfowler@esc6.net

2:45pm CDT

Cross-Curricular Coding Resources: How to Teach Computer Science in Every Subject Area and Grade Level

This session focuses on how to spread computer science and coding into other subject areas to teach both content and computational thinking using tools like Scratch. Teachers will learn how to find, modify, and create Scratch projects that fit into content lessons that they’re already planning on teaching to help students make cross-curricular connections between computer science and other subject areas. No prior knowledge of computer science is necessary for teachers or students.

Presenters

Jules Barraford-Temel

Program Manager, Coding4TX

Link Clark

Program Manager, Coding4TX

Tom O'Connell

Interim Executive Director, Code/Interactive

Tom is the Interim Executive Director at Code/Interactive, a nonprofit that inspires the next generation of diverse tech leaders by providing schools with the curriculum, training, and support necessary to teach computer science. Tom is a former high school physics & computer science... Read More →

Tuesday June 6, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Balcones

K-12

Presenting Organizations Code/Interactive
Session Contact Email tom@weare.ci

2:45pm CDT

Exploring Computer Science with the TI-Innovator(TM) Hub

Plug-and-play and ready-to-use with TI graphing calculators, the TI-Innovator™ Hub enables students to: learn basic coding and design; use those skills to program and build working solutions; and connect science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts. Come experience engaging, hands-on lessons that leverage the power of the TI-Innovator™ Hub for taking STEM to the next level. No prior programming experience is necessary.

Presenters

Toni Norrell

Facilitator, Texas Instruments

Toni has over 25 years of teaching experience from 5th grade to College Algebra. She worked as a Math Specialist at the Education Service Center and she is a T3 Regional Instructor. Toni is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST... Read More →

Michelle Rinehart

Education Consultant, Region 18 Education Service Center

Michelle Rinehart learns, serves, and teaches as a Secondary Mathematics Consultant at Region 18 Education Service Center. Her work focuses on procuring and providing leadership and learning opportunities for mathematics educators throughout her area. Michelle speaks nationally about... Read More →

Tuesday June 6, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Bevo

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Region 18 Education Service Center
Session Contact Email mrinehart@esc18.net

2:45pm CDT

Your App on Your Phone & Your Students Phones in an Hour! Both iOS and Android. No code required.

Teachers and students can quickly build “how to’s”, quizzes, mapping and chatting apps, as well as hare calendars and other information for both iOS and Android. Some learning objectives when using BloxMob include:
● Design, UX/UI and critical thinking
● Problem solving
● Computing and managing their environment of smartphones and mobile apps
● Systems thinking and audience requirements
● Entrepreneurship and innovation concepts

We will cover best practices for engaging and empowering students with app building to unleash their creativity, explore their passions and be makers and creators. We will cover various ways kids are building apps and how this new tool can be used for classroom information, schedules, projects, and more.

Presenters

BloxMob

COO, Sean Bauld

sean@bloxmob.com

Tuesday June 6, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Stadium

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations BloxMob
Session Contact Email sean@bloxmob.com

4:00pm CDT

Plenary Session - The Exciting New World of Code & Data

We have entered a transformative era commonly referred to as the 4th Industrial Revolution. A world of Cyber-Physical Systems, Internet of Things, Cloud computing, and Artificial Intelligence. During this talk, we will explore the changes underway particularly in the context of work and careers. What capabilities and skills are needed by all? What new specialties are emerging? What actions should we take to prepare the next generations?

Presenters

Steven Miller

Product Manager, -

A passionate and creative leader with a track record of applying competitive and market analytical skills to create innovative solutions to complex business problems.

Tuesday June 6, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Big Tex

WTCS Summit Attendees

5:15pm CDT

TACC Stampede Tours and Mixer (Separate Registration Required)

Join WeTeach_CS for networking and window tours of Stampede, one of the fastest computer in the world! Appetizers and beverages (adult and non-alcoholic) will be served.

Texas Advanced Computing Center
Advanced Computing Building (ACB)
J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Building 205
10100 Burnet Road (R8700)
Austin, Texas 78758-4497

SEPARATE REGISTRATION DETAILS

The mixer will be Tuesday evening from 5:15- 7:00 pm. The first 80 people to complete the form at link below will be registered for the mixer; everyone who completes this form after that will be on a waitlist. We will contact you prior to the Summit to let you know if you are registered for the mixer.

http://bit.ly/2pUL5In

Staff

Amy Carrell

EPIC Director for Outreach, Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)

acarrell@tacc.utexas.eduAmy Carrell joined TACC in 2019 as the EPIC Director of Outreach to broaden participation in K12 computer science across Texas and the nation. She leads efforts on the WeTeach_CS program and directs the Code.org Regional Partner for Texas. Prior to joining... Read More →

Carol L. Fletcher, Ph.D.

EPIC Director, Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)

Tuesday June 6, 2017 5:15pm - 7:00pm CDT
TACC 10100 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758

WTCS Summit Attendees

8:00am CDT

Breakfast

Wednesday June 7, 2017 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Atrium

WTCS Summit Attendees

8:30am CDT

Plenary Session - Equipping Today's Students with Future Skills

By 2020 more than half of all jobs will require computational skills, but a majority of students still don’t learn these in school. Even now, millions of jobs are projected to go unfilled, and women and minorities are already drastically underrepresented in technical fields. But this goes far beyond a pipeline problem. And it's about so much more than code and programming. This is about helping students learn skills like problem-solving, creativity and collaboration, which apply across every discipline, from business to the arts to computer science.

Join us as we chat about the programs and tools we're creating, how we're supporting educators and which nonprofit partners we're investing in to help arm every student with the skills they’ll need to be the creators - not just the consumers - of new technology.

Presenters

Kevin Hodges

Google EDU, Google

Google for Education is a service from Google that provides independently customizable versions of several Google products using a domain name provided by the customer. It features several Web applications with similar functionality to traditional office suites, including Gmail, Hangouts... Read More →

Wednesday June 7, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Big Tex

WTCS Summit Attendees

9:00am CDT

Vendor Fair

Vendors

CS for All Teachers

Senior Education Consultant, American Institutes for Research/CS for All Teachers

CSTA

Director of Business Dev. & Marketing, Karen Wendling

James Cross

Professor of CS and Software Engineering, Auburn University

crossjh@auburn.edu

Texas Instruments

Education Technology Consultant, Texas Instruments

Ward's Science

Senior Account Manager, Ward's Science

Holly Ahern1909 Cullen Ave.Austin TX 78757512.789.3155

Wednesday June 7, 2017 9:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Atrium

9:30am CDT

Break / Vendor Fair

Wednesday June 7, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am CDT
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Break

9:45am CDT

Bringing Beauty & Joy into AP Computer Science Principles

This presentation will explore The Beauty and Joy of Computing, or BJC, curriculum.BJC is an AP Computer Science Principles curriculum endorsed by College Board that emphasizes the joy and complexity of creating visual computer programs and apps, balanced with critical reflection on both the potential benefits and harms of new computing technologies. We want all students to experience the joy of computing. This session will present how the Beauty and Joy of Computing (BJC) curriculum fits into the APCSP framework. Teachers will learn about the course materials, resources and support provided by the BJC curriculum team as well as develop their first app in Snap!, our visual programming environment.

Presenters

Leslie Keller

CT/CS Program Manager, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, NC State University

The Beauty & Joy of Computing (BJC) professional development initiative is one of my primary focuses at the Friday Institute. BJC is a College Board endorsed curriculum and PD provider for the AP CS Principles course. BJC offers PD over the summer for teachers.

Wednesday June 7, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Bevo

High School

Presenting Organizations Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
Session Contact Email lpkeller@ncsu.edu

9:45am CDT

Writing and Storytelling with Play Lab from Code.org

Code.org’s resources teach students coding with visual blocks. Teachers don’t realize parts of Code.org encourage open-ended writing and game creation. In this session, you will learn how to integrate Play Lab into your classroom.

A Code.org Affiliate Trainer will guide you in how to utilize the free Code.org resources and student accounts. Participants will use Play Lab to create their own story/game and learn how to publish work on the web. Teachers will receive examples of storyboard tools, vocabulary, task cards and support materials to integrate these activities into any K-12 class or content area.

Presenters

Susan F. Reeves

Consultant, Digital Age Learning, ESC-20

Talk to me about all things technology integration and computer science! I am a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, Discovery Education Certified Trainer, Edpuzzle and Wakelet certified and hold many other industry certifications. I am a Seesaw Ambassador and love... Read More →

2017 Writing and Storytelling with PlayLab Reeves pdf

PreSessionDirections WeTeach CSSummit pdf

Wednesday June 7, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Longhorn

K-12

Presenting Organizations ESC Region 20
Session Contact Email susan.reeves@esc20.net

9:45am CDT

Coding in the Arts – STEAM CS Lessons

STEAM into “Computer Science for All” by coding in the arts. Participate in hands-on lessons to create Mondrian art, digital flowers, snowflakes and a Bee-Bot line dance. Learn about art coding modules developed in technology classes, which lead to The College Board publishing “Supporting Girls in CS by Programming with Graphics” in 2002. Today with many apps using block programming it makes coding graphics so much easier. Please come to share your ideas to help close the Equity Gap in Computer Science through exposure to coding fun art projects that build computational thinking skills.

Presenters

Karen North

Computer Science Educator, Code.org

Pamela Ossorio

Technology Teacher, Houston ISD

Wednesday June 7, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Balcones

K-8

Presenting Organizations Code.org
Session Contact Email knorth@me.com

9:45am CDT

Innovative CS: Modeling Our World with the TI-Innovator

norrelltoni@gmail.com
Explore the new TI-Innovator System--the classroom solution that converts curiosity into understanding. How might we use TI graphing calculators and the Innovator Hub to model computational systems that we see and use every day? In this session, we will model and code a vehicle backup sensor with visual and audio output using introductory computer science structures. Explore how the Innovator can extend the functionality of TI graphing calculators to make coding and engineering design accessible to students in the classroom.

Presenters

Toni Norrell

Facilitator, Texas Instruments

Pares Shiraz

Texas Instruments

Wednesday June 7, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Stadium

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

9:45am CDT

So You are Newly CS Certified...Now What?

Learn about resources, curriculum, activities, additional training and best practices in the CS classroom to ensure teacher and student success from day 1.

Presenters

Deborah Kariuki

Clinical Faculty- CS Education, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Joy Schwartz

STEM Coordinator, Beaumont ISD

I am a 30 yr veteran mathematics, computer science and robotics educator who loves to 3D print, fly drones and mess with all things STEM related!

Wednesday June 7, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Lil' Tex

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Beaumont ISD
Session Contact Email jschwar@bmtisd.com

9:45am CDT

Superhero Social Networking! Text Mining Wikipedia to Illustrate Computational Thinking in Literature

Big data is any data set large enough to change the way that you look at it. What if, in the process of analyzing literature or historical documents, we decided that we didn't want to look at one document or artifact related to an author or character, but all documents simultaneously? In this session, we will use web crawling, data mining and node graphing to create a visual graph of the relationships between characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. By applying a computational perspective to written material, we can create new discovery using network analysis in subject areas traditionally viewed as out of the realm of Computer Science.

Presenters

Joon Yee Chuah

Senior Outreach Program Coordinator, Texas Advanced Computing Center

jchuah@tacc.utexas.edu

Superhero Social Networking pptx

Wednesday June 7, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Mustang

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Texas Advanced Computing Center
Session Contact Email jchuah@tacc.utexas.edu

10:45am CDT

Break / Vendor Fair

Wednesday June 7, 2017 10:45am - 11:00am CDT
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Break

11:00am CDT

Coding in the Cloud

Perhaps you are new to coding, and you don’t want to install gigabytes of development environments. Maybe you are a teacher who uses a Chromebook based classroom and want to teach coding. With new cloud based technologies, you can now do some serious development through a web browser. Cloud IDEs are like the Google Docs of coding, and they make problems of portability and installation a thing of the past. This session demonstrates a variety of cloud based coding solutions in multiple programming languages.

Presenters

Joon Yee Chuah

Senior Outreach Program Coordinator, Texas Advanced Computing Center

jchuah@tacc.utexas.edu

Coding in the Cloud pptx

Wednesday June 7, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Mustang

High School

11:00am CDT

Full Classes of Motivated Students With Free Resources a 4 Year Program

I teach 120 students on average each year. This program is rich and students love coming to class. It attracts problem solvers and motivated students through curriculum that challenges them and gives them an end product they love~ a playable game. All my resources are free, and students are in love with coding when they leave they have a solid foundation to take them to the next level of education.

Presenters

Angela Jumper

Teacher, Granbury High School

I have a passion for programming and security and love to prepare youth for the cyber careers of tomorrow. I coach Cyber Patriot for 4 yrs, CS Programming for 3 yrs and Robotics for 1 year. I love teaching Game development and instilling a love for technology in future generation... Read More →

Wednesday June 7, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Longhorn

High School

Presenting Organizations Granbury High School
Session Contact Email angela.jumper@granburyisd.org

11:00am CDT

Hands-On, Minds-On: Teaching Computing Skills through Engineering Design

Discover a program that empowers students to develop and apply computational thinking skills to solve "real world" problems in a project-based environment. Engineering Applications of Computer Science Principles is a year-long, design-based high school course that integrates computer science (CS) with engineering design. Developed by University of Texas Engineering and Computer Engineering faculty, experienced secondary teachers and curriculum developers, and engineers with decades of industry experience, this hands-on course engages students in authentic engineering and CS practices. Come learn how we scaffold student acquisition and application of CS principles across a series of engaging and socially relevant design challenges.

Presenters

Cheryl Farmer

Director of Precollege Engneering Education Initiatives, The University of Texas at Austin

cheryl.farmer@mail.utexas.eduI have worked at the interface of secondary and post-secondary engineering education for more than a decade. As the founding program director of the NSF-funded UTeachEngineering program, I have led the development, launch, and growth of an innovative high... Read More →

Kyle Fricke

Curriculum Development and Instructional Support Specialist, Cockrell School of Engineering, UT Austin

Vincent O'Sullivan

Staff Engineer, Cockrell School of Engineering, UT Austin

Wednesday June 7, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Bevo

High School

Presenting Organizations Cockrell School of Engineering, UT Austin
Session Contact Email cheryl.farmer@mail.utexas.edu

11:00am CDT

Build Your Own Code Jam: A Recipe for Community Collaboration

Youth Code Jam started five years ago, growing from 40 people in a high school library to what may well be Texas’ largest youth coding event with more than 600 parents, kids, volunteers, partners and sponsors involved. We are proud to leverage what we’ve learned in building out this major event by sharing best practices with the educational community so you can build your own coding events. You don’t even have to know code to make it a reality in your own community. Get the tools to launch this visionary activity on a smaller scale for your school or district.

Presenters

Debi Pfitzenmaier

Executive Director, Youth Code Jam

Susan F. Reeves

Consultant, Digital Age Learning, ESC-20

BYOCJSupportWebsite pdf

Wednesday June 7, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Lil' Tex

K-12

Presenting Organizations Youth Code Jam
Session Contact Email debi@youthcodejam.org

11:00am CDT

AP Computer Science Principles Code.org Curriculum

At this workshop participants, will learn the AP CS Code.org curriculum that is free to any teacher who wishes to teach this course to middle or high school students. We will look at the material offered and the training that teachers can receive to teach this course The College Board proposed this new AP® course called AP® Computer Science Principles beginning in the school year 2016/17. The course is designed to be far more than a traditional introduction to programming - it is a rigorous, engaging, and approachable course that explores many of the big, foundational ideas of computing so that all students understand how these concepts are transforming the world we live in

Presenters

Deborah Kariuki

Clinical Faculty- CS Education, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Wednesday June 7, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Stadium

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Center for STEM Education at UT
Session Contact Email dkkariuki@utexas.edu

11:00am CDT

Bootstrap: Achieving Equity and Scale Through Algebraic Programming

Current efforts to develop computing courses face difficult choices between equity and scale. Opt-in classes attract narrow student populations, but mandating CS requires vast resources. Bootstrap is a curricular module which integrates CS and algebraic content through programming videogames. The first module can be delivered by math teachers inside existing, mainstream math classes, and later modules bridge both teachers and students toward AP-level concepts. This session illustrates Bootstrap’s research-backed approach to program design, in which students use rigorous software engineering techniques to create videogames while reinforcing algebra.

Presenters

Emma Youndtsmith

Midwest Regional Manager, Bootstrap

emma@bootstrapworld.org

Wednesday June 7, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Balcones

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

Presenting Organizations Bootstrap
Session Contact Email emma@bootstrapworld.org

12:00pm CDT

Lunch - Vendor Fair

Wednesday June 7, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Atrium

WTCS Summit Attendees

1:00pm CDT

Closing Session - Funding Your Creative Classroom Ideas! / Door Prizes

Walter Doyle will give attendees an overview on DonorsChoose.org, insight on current funding opportunities, and a chance to brainstorm innovative ideas. Learn how to break down larger projects into fundable grants, and how to keep your donors coming back with each new project.

Presenters

Walter Doyle

Senior Director of New School Activation, DonorsChose.org

Walter is responsible for growing our teacher base among high-need schools. He is also in charge of educating, empowering and motivating our teachers to become champions for their classrooms and for DonorsChoose.org. Prior to joining DonorsChoose.org in 2013, Walter taught high school... Read More →

Wednesday June 7, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Big Tex

WTCS Summit Attendees