Learning Opportunity

B.O.S.S. CS/CT Session 1.0 - Intro Cross-Curricular Science & L.A. Project [cupsThingy]

Registration Closed
Webinar will NOT
be recorded
Facilitator: Trevor Iampen
Date:March 13, 2025
Time:4:00 pm to 6:00 pm MTN
Cost:
$20.00
Location: Virtual
Session Code: 25-TI-322
Type:
Webinar
Focus: Career and Technology (CTS / CTF) English Language Arts & Literacy Science Mathematics and Numeracy

Target Audience

Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Learning Coaches

About this Learning Opportunity

This session explores integrating the new Science concepts of Computer Science (CS), Design Thinking and Computational Thinking (CT) into your Language Arts classroom through programming an app called the “cupsThingy”. By leveraging Scratch block-based programming through a simple app, you can enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. We will delve into practical strategies and pedagogical approaches to seamlessly incorporate these skills into your cross curricular instruction.

This session addresses the LQS competencies

  • 2. Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
  • 4. Leading a Learning Community

This session addresses the TQS competencies

  • 2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
  • 3. Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge

About the Facilitator

Trevor Iampen

Trevor has 20 years of experience as an elementary school  teacher, university instructor, director of technology and consultant for a variety of organizations and institutions across North America.
P.S. Computational thinking is where it’s at…