TCS at AETC 2018

Several TCS educators attended the Alabama Educational Technology Conference at the BJCC last week.  Lara McClendon and April Chamberlain both presented several sessions.  We are proud of the work of Lara and April.

TCS@AETC 2018

One Hour Presentations

Designing practical StEAm lesson plans

Now you know why STEM/STEAM is so important for your students. Now you have amazing ideas! But how do you implement these ideas in your real classroom? Learn how to use your existing curriculum to design powerful STEAM lessons for your students. You will leave with a plan you can take back to your school and colleagues to use with your students.

Presenter(s): Lara McClendon, Art Teacher, Paine Elementary School, Trussville City Schools

Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study: K-5 Computational Thinker

Come explore the K-5 Computational Thinker strand of the new ALSDE Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study. You will leave with a better understanding of the standards, many resources, and connect with other educators and organizations.

Presenter(s): Mollie Bounds, Elementary Instructional Specialist of Innovation and Initiatives, Madison City Board of Education

April Chamberlain, Technology Coordinator, Trussville City Schools

Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study: K-5 Innovative Designer

Come explore the Innovative Designer strand of the new ALSDE Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study. You will leave with a better understanding of the standards, many resources, and connect with other educators and organizations.

Presenter(s): April Chamberlain, Technology Coordinator, Trussville City Schools

Kelli Lane, Technology Integration Coordinator, Hoover City Schools

3 Hour Workshops

Problem solving using easy robotic coding for all ages

Learn how to integrate simple coding into your classroom to build problem solving skills. You will design challenges and write code for your robot to follow. These exciting little robots will spark your creativity and boost your confidence in writing computer code. No coding experience required!! Special Instructions: Make sure to download Sphero Edu App and Swift Playground from the App Store. Presenter: Lara McClendon

Computer Science in K-5

Are you new to computer science/coding and want to learn more to create coders in your school? Learn about the standards, free resources, connect with others, and see how one district is using a unique schedule to not only teach computer science through their STEM/computer labs, but also other opportunities.

Presenter: April Chamberlain