Flash Session: Code You Can Touch

 I'm so excited to be presenting this Flash Session today on Code You Can Touch at today's Vermont-CSTA Spring event. 

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I truly believe that Creating with Code You Can Touch has the ability to make computer science more inclusive and accessible. 

In this 20 minute session I briefly introduce 4 tools that can help your students code designs that can be used with laser cutters, craft cutters, embroidery machines, and laser cutters. 

If you'd like more information on any of these, please reach out.

I'm also working on developing maker residencies for schools, and more extensive PD offerings, including a 2-3 credit course for Creating Confidence with  Code You Can Touch.  If you'd like to be notified when these are ready, please email me at ldelabruere at gmail dot com or sign up for my mailing list. 

Vermont CSTA Spring Event March 20

 As many of you know,  I love learning new ways to CREATE with CODE.  I believe that creating and making is part of the  the solution to making  computer science more accessible to a more diverse group of learners.  That is one reason, I've become more active in our Vermont chapter of CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association).   I hope you will join me and other Vermont colleagues for our annual Vermont CSTA  spring event.  Check out this year's agenda and consider joining us on March 20. 

March 2024 Virtual Gathering 3.20.2024  |  5:00 - 6:30 PM ET 

FREE Event and OPEN TO ALL 

Zoom Meeting Registration

 (please register before the event to secure your spot)

March 2024 Virtual Gathering

March 2024 Virtual Gathering

3.20.2024  |  5:00 - 6:30 PM ET

 

FREE Event and OPEN TO ALL

Zoom Meeting Registration (please register before the event to secure your spot)

 

4:50 Zoom Meeting Open - Please join early and settle in.

5:00 Welcome from Vermont CSTA Chapter Leaders

5:10 Keynote: “The Future of Education: An Introduction to Extended Reality (XR)”  by XR Terra Highlights on  the evolution of extended reality (VR/AR/MR) Explore how it affects different industries, and discuss how students can participate in, and prepare for, a career in immersive technology.  XR Terra is a leader in extended reality training and development with a mission to foster innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity in education using XR technologies to ensure that students and educators are best prepared for the evolving demands of the 21st century.

5:30 Introduction to Code.org’s NEW District Program Presentation by Andy Teipen, from Code.org The Code.org District Program is free and helps support district leadership with CS and AI resources and education while also providing them data on what's happening in the district with CS curriculum usage, celebrating teachers doing CS in the classroom and webinars and other content for district leaders to continue learning and connect.

5:45  Flash Session: Physical Computing Developing Computational Thinking Skills with Younger Learners Presenter: Darcie Rankin, Christina Smith, Emily Wood Quick Techniques to Engage Students with STEM Using SAMSLAB Presenter: Paul Shepard, Sams Lab Create with Code You Can Touch Presenter: Lucie deLaBruere

6:05 Networking: Quick Hellos, Introductions, and Sharing what brings you here today (small groups)

6:20 Closing Announcements: AOE, CSTA, Others Door Prize Raffle