GRADES K-5 PD
All below workshops are free for ALL NEW JERSEY TEACHERS, with eligibility for receiving a STIPEND for attending! Seats are extremely limited, so apply for a seat as soon as possible (application at the bottom of the page). Once your application is accepted, you must RSVP and lock in your seat, attend the session in full, and you will be eligible receive a stipend for your attendance and participation. You may only attend the same workshop once (i.e. You cannot attend CSF once in September 2024, and once in January 2025 to receive two stipends). One seat per participant. Become a partner district, and receive priority access to all workshops and stipend seats.​
Elementary Networks and the Internet
This workshop will cover teaching about networks and the internet including important vocabulary, resources, and student activities.​
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Dates and Times:
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October 9, 16, and 23, 2024; 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM each day
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Location: Virtual via Zoom
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Receive $200 stipend for attending workshop in full (all three days).
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Facilitator: Ellen Fishter
Physical Computing through Robotics in
Grades K-5
This workshop will offer K-5 educators a hands-on experience as they interact with a range of physical computing resources for the elementary classroom. A variety of robotics and electronic resources will be demonstrated, as well as strategies for instruction which include unplugged computing, block-based & text-based programming, and supporting visual and brainstorming techniques which foster greater computational thinking. This workshop will also showcase many of the resources available in the Lending Library at the Central NJ CS Hub, which teachers can choose to utilize in their own instructional spaces.
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Date and Time:
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November 2, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Location: In-Person at The College of New Jersey
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Receive $200 stipend for attending workshop
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Facilitator: Jason Erdreich
Computing Systems, the Impact of Computing and the IoT
In this workshop we will dissect a computer and discuss the different parts of the computer, Talk about Software (designing and creating) and learn about Internet of Things devices.
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Dates and Times:
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November 7, 2024; 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Location: In-Person at The College of New Jersey
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Receive $200 stipend for attending workshop
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Facilitator: Jeremy Milonas
CS Teaching Strategies in the Elementary Classroom
This workshop will explore various strategies for teaching computer science in K-5 classrooms. It will cover topics such as PRIMM, TIPP&SEE, concept maps, debugging, pair programming, assessment, integrating programming into other subject areas, storytelling, learner-centered projects, project-based learning (PBL), creating an inclusive classroom environment, and effective approaches for supporting multilingual learners (MLL) and students with disabilities. Additionally, the workshop will delve into the teacher's role in fostering a positive and productive learning experience.​
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Dates and Times:
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December 4 and December 11, 2024; 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM each session
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Location: Virtual via Zoom
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Receive $200 stipend for attending workshop in full (both days).
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Facilitator: Paige Besthoff
More Elementary Workshops Coming Soon:
- What's All the Hype About AI and Machine Learning
- Intro to Praxis Pseudocode for K-8 Teachers
...and more!
GRADES 6-12 PD
All below workshops are free for ALL NEW JERSEY TEACHERS, with eligibility for receiving a STIPEND for attending! Seats are extremely limited, so apply for a seat as soon as possible (application at the bottom of the page). Once your application is accepted, you must RSVP and lock in your seat, attend the session in full, and you will be eligible to receive a stipend for your attendance and participation. You may only attend the same workshop once (i.e. You cannot attend CSF once in September 2024, and once in January 2025 to receive two stipends). One seat per participant. Become a partner district, and receive priority access to all workshops and stipend seats.​
Intro to Java for Secondary Teachers (Gr. 6-12)
This course will introduce learners who have little to no text-based programming knowledge to java syntax and concepts via a hands-on workshop. Topics include the history of java, the structure of a java program, basic syntax, primitive data types, mathematical operators, writing and calling methods, conditional expressions, loops, and user input. Additional topics related to Object Oriented Programming in java may be introduced as time permits. The goal is to create confident novice java programmers!​
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Dates and Times:
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October 17 and October 24, 2024; 4:30 PM - 7:30 each day
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Location: Virtual via Zoom
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Receive $200 stipend for attending workshop in full (both days).
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Facilitator: Lora Santucci
Incorporating Cybersecurity in Your CS Curriculum
Teachers will learn the basics of Cybersecurity. Discussions will include Ethics, CIA, passwords, OSINT, social engineering, and cryptography. Teachers will learn about available resources that can be brought back to their districts.​
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Dates and Times:
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November 16, 2024; 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Location: In-Person at The College of New Jersey
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Receive $200 stipend for attending workshop
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Facilitator: Jeremy Milonas
Secondary Workshops Coming Soon:
- CS with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
- Introduction to Data and Analysis with Visualizations (Arduino)​
...and more!
SAVE THE DATES: CS EDUCATION WEEK MINI WORKSHOPS, DECEMBER 9 - 13, 2024!
