Computer Science Professional Development – Summer 2015 Arkansas STEM Center University Network and other Computer Science Offerings Arkansas School for Math, Sciences and the Arts The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA) has launched “Coding Arkansas’ Future.” This no-‐cost program will blend asynchronous digital learning, live ASMSA instruction and local faculty professional development to increase district access to the new Essentials of Computer Programming course in Fall 2015. The experience is intended for districts that have local faculty interested in the class who would benefit from intensive support and guidance in this first year. Teachers will receive preparation for licensure, develop a network of peers, and prepare to instruct the class independently in future years. To this end, ASMSA will offer a no-‐cost, one-‐week, residential professional development program on the Hot Springs campus July 26-‐31, 2015. The week of PD is required for partnering teachers in local districts. ASMSA is a registered professional development provider (ID number: 7616061400000). To learn more about this opportunity visit the ASMSA webpage at asmsa.org/outreach/digital-‐learning, contact David Slaymaker by telephone at 501-‐622-‐5434 or by e-‐mail at [email protected]. Arkansas State University – Delta STEM Education Center, Forest City at East Ark Community College Professional Development Offerings, register via ESC Works using the Session ID Code in the Elementary Classroom and Beyond; ESC Session ID: 242227 When: June 25, 2015 (8:30 am – 3:30 pm) Where: Delta STEM Education Center -‐ Arkansas State University (Education/Communication Building -‐ Room 108) -‐ Jonesboro, AR What 6 Hours Professional Development Who: K-‐12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches Cost: $75 During this workshop participants use online interactive code resources to help prepare students to use coding to solve real-‐world problems. Participants should bring a laptop. Preparing to Teach "Essentials of Computer Programming"; Session ID: 250476 When: July 7, 9, 14, & 16, 2015 (11:00 am – 5:00 pm) Where: EACC Wynne Technical Center, Wynne, AR, Room E133 and E134 What: 24 Hours Professional Development Who: 9-‐12 Teachers who plan to teach or assist with the “Essentials of Computer Programming” course Cost: $600 -‐ This professional development helps participants prepare to teach the Essentials of Computer Programming course during the 2015-‐2016 school year. The new ADE course framework guides the PD content. Topics addressed include: programming, computing systems and components, problem-‐solving practices and logic, program design techniques and tools, computational thinking, programming constructs, testing and debugging, and ethics in information technology. Instruction is divided into units reflecting the course frameworks guide. 1 Computer Science Professional Development – Summer 2015 Arkansas STEM Center University Network and other Computer Science Offerings Instructors provide additional assignments which participants complete between workshop sessions to help them better prepare to teach the new course. Support is available via email between the workshop days. Computers are provided but participants may bring personal laptops. We will begin each day with a Brown Bag Lunch discussion from 11:00 -‐ 12:00 in room E133; then move to the E134 Computer Lab for hands-‐on training from 12:00 to 5:00pm. Depending on the skill level of the participants, during these four days we will focus on the first 9+ weeks of the course (Units 1 and 2) as outlined by ADE's Anthony Owen. Additional PD will be given during the school year for Units 3 -‐ 5. Instructors: Michael Gonzales, Terri Sue Smith, Cynthia Miller, Dianne Bounds, and Linda Kellim. Arkansas State University – Rural STEM Education Center – Jonesboro Registration information: [email protected] Prepare to Teach Essentials of Computer Programming (7-‐12) -‐ ESC Session ID# 248596 When: June 15-‐16, June 29-‐30, July 27-‐28, 2015 Where: Rural STEM Education Center – ASU – Jonesboro What: 36 Hours of Professional Development in preparation to teach the high school course, Essentials of Computer Programming Who: Teachers-‐grades 7-‐12 Cost: $300 This summer PD will help participants prepare to teach the Essentials of Computer Programming course. The new ADE course curriculum will guide the content of the workshop. Participants will use the free software (Alice) for the visual development environment. Instruction will be activity-‐based, with participants working on lessons they can use with their own students. Instructors will provide additional assignments teachers can work on between sessions to help them better prepare to teach the new course. Teachers can earn 36 hours of professional development during the workshop at ASU, with the option of earning more hours by completing assignments between the workshop days. The instructor will be available via email in between the workshop days to assist teachers. Arkansas Tech University STEM Institute – Russellville Arkansas Project Lead the Way: OPEN Registration, any teacher may register for these courses but will be required to register through the Project Lead the Way website at www.pltw.org. Feel free to contact Bruce Lazarus, ATU STEM Institute Director for current pricing and details if interested at [email protected] or by phone at 479-‐968-‐0331. 2 Computer Science Professional Development – Summer 2015 Arkansas STEM Center University Network and other Computer Science Offerings Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE) Dates: July 5-‐17, 2015 Time: 8:00am -‐5:00 pm Description: Using Python® as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. This course can be a student's first course in computer science, although we encourage students without prior computing experience to start with Introduction to Computer Science. CSE helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation. This course aligns with the AP Computer Science Principles course. Pre-‐Engineering: Middle School-‐Gateway to Technology-‐ Automation and Robotics (AR) Date: July 12-‐17, 2015 Time: 8:00am -‐5:00 pm Description: Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics as they learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use the VEX Robotics® platform to design, build, and program real-‐world objects such as traffic lights, toll booths, and robotic arms. Pre-‐Engineering: Digital Electronics (DE) Date: July 19-‐31, 2015 Time: 8:00am -‐5:00 pm Description: From smart phones to appliances, digital circuits are all around us. This course provides a foundation for students who are interested in electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices. Pre-‐Engineering: Computer Science –Intro to Computer Science Date: July 19-‐24, 2015 Time: 8:00am -‐5:00 pm Description: Designed to be the first computer science course for students who have never programmed before, ICS is an optional starting point for the PLTW Computer Science program. Students work in teams to create simple apps for mobile devices using MIT App Inventor®. Students explore the impact of computing in society and the application of computing across career paths and build skills and awareness in digital citizenship and cyber-‐security. Students model, simulate, and analyze data about themselves and their interests. They also transfer the understanding of programming Harding University – STEM Center for Mathematics and Science Education – Searcy Register escWorks: Harding University STEM 3 Computer Science Professional Development – Summer 2015 Arkansas STEM Center University Network and other Computer Science Offerings July 13-‐16: Computer Science for Teachers ESC 246945 Math/Science/Technology: Grades 3-‐12 $600, Registration deadline May 15th This intermediate coding professional development is for those who may be interested in pursuing an endorsement for the introductory computer science classes. This 4-‐day, professional development will focus on topics that will be on the Computer Science Praxis test required for that endorsement and is designed to help in learning topics addressed on that exam. Topics include technology applications, terminology, concepts, and use; planning and organizing information to teach; programming design and development (flowcharts, pseudocode, etc.); programming language structure and coding (variables, data structures, control structures, algorithms). Javascript, Java, and Scratch will be used during the professional development and Arduino microprocessors will also be utilized for part of the training. Meals will be provided. We must have a minimum of 6 registrations for this course to make. July 24th Coding for Elementary (code.org) ESC 245711 Math/Science: Grades K-‐6 This professional development will help teachers teach students the fundamentals of computer science or "coding" through the use of FREE, fun & interactive online puzzles, as well as, hands-‐on unplugged activities. Computer Science (coding) develops students' computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge is needed to prepare students for the 21st century, regardless of their ultimate field of study or occupation. All participants will receive a swag bag full of goodies as well as a complete curriculum guide. Teachers of higher levels with little or no coding experience might also benefit from this PD. ***BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology)****Laptops, Chromebooks, Tablets, etc. (There will be a few available for those who do not have access to these in the summer) Henderson State University – The STEM Center at Henderson State University – Arkadelphia Please register for any of the following professional development opportunities at the website https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/default.aspx Introduction to Computer Science – ESC Session ID# 253112 Dates: June 12-‐13 and June 19-‐20, 2015; Time: 8:30-‐3:30; Grade Levels: K-‐12; Cost: $600.00; Location: HSU Campus -‐ Caplinger 217; PD Hours: 24; Lunch is provided Introduction to Computer Science provides professional development for individuals planning to teach or assist with the Essentials of Computer Programming course as outlined by the Arkansas Department of Education’s Computer Science Curriculum Framework. Topics covered include: computing systems and components, problem-‐solving practices and logic, program design techniques and tools, IDEs, computational thinking, data representation and organization, programming constructs, testing & debugging, and ethics in information technology. Various interactive activities in the course will include: scratch, code.org, data collection, sorting/searching, and reporting, among others. Participants will complete independent work between sessions. Note: This professional development is primarily intended for individuals wanting exposure to the concepts required for ADE’s Computer Science Curriculum Framework and not for individuals planning to sit for the Computer Science endorsement exam. 4 Computer Science Professional Development – Summer 2015 Arkansas STEM Center University Network and other Computer Science Offerings Coding with Code.org! Dates: June 17, 2015—K-‐5th Grade Teachers – ESC Session ID# 245533 June 18, 2015—6th-‐8th Grade Teachers – ESC Session ID# 245538 Time: 8:30-‐3:30 each day Cost: $30.00; Location: HSU campus PD Hours: 6 hours, Lunch on your own In partnership with Code.org, a professional development is being hosted at Henderson State University! Participants of this workshop will be provided with FUN, HANDS-‐ON tools and resources to teach computer programming in their classroom in gr. K-‐8. Computer science develops students’ computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge is needed to prepare students for the 21st century. Over 60,000 classrooms and the largest 11 school districts nationwide use these resources offered from Code.org. University of Arkansas Fayetteville – STEM Center for Math and Science Education and the NASA Educator Resource Center To register access escWorks: University of Arkansas Center for Math and Science Education May 2: Code.org's "Code Studio" Curriculum Workshop (K-‐5) ESC 246390 Fee $0; 5 hours PD Code.org prepares educators and content-‐area teachers (librarians, tech-‐ed specialists, etc.) to introduce computer science basics in a format that's fun and accessible to the youngest learners. Participants will receive content for all three courses, a bag of Code.org swag, printed curriculum guide containing course lesson plans, a certificate of completion, as well as classroom supplies for the unplugged activities. Note: Also register at http://code.org/professional-‐development-‐workshops/4845989 June 13: Code.org's "Code Studio" Curriculum Workshop (K-‐5) ESC 246393 Fee $25; 5 hours PD Code.org prepares educators and content-‐area teachers (librarians, tech-‐ed specialists, etc.) to introduce computer science basics in a format that's fun and accessible to the youngest learners. Participants will receive content for all three courses, a bag of Code.org swag, printed curriculum guide containing course lesson plans, a certificate of completion, as well as, classroom supplies for the unplugged activities. Note: Also register at http://code.org/professional-‐development-‐workshops/4845989 August 29: Code.org's "Code Studio" Curriculum Workshop (K-‐5) ESC 246394 Fee $25; 5 hours PD Code.org prepares educators and content-‐area teachers (librarians, tech-‐ed specialists, etc.) to introduce computer science basics in a format that's fun and accessible to the youngest learners. Participants will receive content for all three courses, a bag of Code.org swag, printed curriculum guide containing course lesson plans, a certificate of completion, as well as, classroom supplies for the unplugged activities. Note: Also register at http://code.org/professional-‐development-‐workshops/4845989 5 Computer Science Professional Development – Summer 2015 Arkansas STEM Center University Network and other Computer Science Offerings University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Institute for Math and Science Education To register contact escworks – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith July 23: Coding in the Elementary Classroom (K-‐8) -‐ ESC Works # 244073, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Fee $75, 6 hours ADE-‐Approved PD, lunch provided. The UA-‐Fort Smith STEM Center (Institute for Math & Science Education), in partnership with code.org, will be conducting a one-‐day training to provide teachers with FUN, HANDSON tools and resources for teaching computer programming basics in their K-‐8 classrooms. Computer science develops students’ computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge is needed to prepare students for the 21st century. Over 60,000 classrooms and the largest 11 school districts nationwide use these FREE resources offered from CODE.org, and this simple-‐to-‐use coding process will help young students begin to learn the basics of coding. Participants will receive a workshop hosted by code.org affiliate, Facilitated by a professional computer science educator, swag bag full of cool stuff from code.org & complete curriculum. University of Arkansas at Monticello, UAM STEM Center To register contact esc works-‐University of Arkansas at Monticello June 22: Coding Workshop for K-‐8 – ESC Works 242163 Fee $25.00, 8:30am – 3:30pm, 6 hours PD, Lunch included In partnership with Code.org, a professional development is being hosted at University of Arkansas -‐ Monticello! Participants of this workshop will be provided with FUN, HANDS-‐ON tools and resources to teach computer programming in their classroom in gr. K-‐8. What you will receive from this workshop: • A Single-‐day workshop hosted by code.org affiliate • Facilitated by a professional computer science educator • Swag bag full of cool stuff from Code.org & a complete curriculum guide. Computer science develops students’ computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge is needed to prepare students for the 21st century. Over 60,000 classrooms and the largest 11 school districts nationwide use these FREE resources offered from Code.org. June 23: Coding Workshop for K-‐8 – ESC Works #242164 Fee $25.00, 8:30am – 3:30pm, 6 hours PD, Lunch included In partnership with Code.org, a professional development is being hosted at University of Arkansas -‐ Monticello! Participants of this workshop will be provided with FUN, HANDS-‐ON tools and resources to teach computer programming in their classroom in gr. K-‐8. What you will receive from this workshop: • A Single-‐day workshop hosted by code.org affiliate • Facilitated by a professional computer science educator • Swag bag full of cool stuff from Code.org & a complete curriculum guide. 6 Computer Science Professional Development – Summer 2015 Arkansas STEM Center University Network and other Computer Science Offerings Computer science develops students’ computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge is needed to prepare students for the 21st century. Over 60,000 classrooms and the largest 11 school districts nationwide use these FREE resources offered from Code.org. July 23: Computer Science 101 -‐ ESC works #24972 Fee $0, 8:30am – 3:30pm, 6 hours PD This professional development opportunity is suggested for secondary teachers who have limited to no computer programming experience. The focus of this session will be implementing the Arkansas Department of Education Computer Science and Mathematics (CSM) Curriculum Framework within a school using readily available computing tools. The presenter will demonstrate how educators can use the Excel and Scratch computing environments to teach the student learning expectations found within the CSM framework and will suggest resources that participants can access to assist in instruction and professional growth. • Bring a laptop to the training • All participants should have the basic skills needed to perform at least basic operations within the selected computing environment (Windows/OsX) • iPads or similar should not be the sole computing devices. July 24: Teaching Computer Coding -‐ ESC works #249722 Fee $0, 8:30am – 3:30pm, 6 hours PD This professional development opportunity is suggested for teachers who have a basic understanding of computer coding and are interested in teaching a course based from either the ADE Computer Science and Mathematics or ADE Essentials of Computer Science Curriculum Framework. The focus of this session will be designing and implementing curriculum utilizing functional programming languages and environments. The presenter will demonstrate using these different tools to instruct students in appropriate student-‐learning objectives and will suggest resources that participants can access to assist in instruction and professional growth. • Bring a laptop to the training • All participants should have the basic skills needed to perform at least basic operations within the selected computing environment (Windows/OsX) • iPads or similar should not be the sole computing devices. University of Central Arkansas – UCA Institute for STEM Professional Development and Education Research-‐Conway Register access escWorks: www.escweb.net/ar_esc/ June 9-‐11 / 16-‐18, 2015: Essentials of Computer Programming for High School Teachers Collaboration between UCA STEM Institute, and the Departments of Computer Science and Mathematics ESC 249835 7 Computer Science Professional Development – Summer 2015 Arkansas STEM Center University Network and other Computer Science Offerings Fee $600, 24 hours PD -‐ Also register at http://tinyurl.com/hscomprog Every high school in Arkansas will be required to offer a computer science course beginning the 2015-‐
2016 school year. There are specific licensure requirements and a teacher of record for an Essentials of Computer Programming (ECP) course must have the ADE Computer Science license or endorsement. The first testing window for the Praxis Exam for computer Science (#528) is June 15-‐26, 2015. To assist teachers, UCA STEM Institute is offering some basic training in June. This program is aimed to prepare high school teachers to teach ECP. The program will cover both basic and some advanced concepts of computer programming. This will be achieved by using the freely available computer software “Alice.” This software allows participants with little or no computer programming knowledge to learn basic and advanced programming concepts with ease. July 22: Code.org K-‐5 Curriculum Workshop ESC 246111 Fee $50, 6 hours PD -‐ Also register at http://tinyurl.com/codejuly Computer science develops students’ computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge is needed to prepare students for the 21st century, regardless of their ultimate field of study or occupation. These workshops will help teachers teach students the fundamentals of computer science or “coding” through the use of FREE, fun, & interactive online puzzles, as well as, hands-‐on unplugged activities. All participants will receive a swag bag full of goodies as well as a complete curriculum guide! 8