Special Administrator-Only Workshop Announcement!
Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Schools Workshop
If you are an administrator and you are interested in learning more about how AI can impact your school, you do not want to miss this workshop. Teachers, feel free to share this workshop opportunity with your administrator. Seats for this workshop are limited. Apply quickly!​​
This workshop is designed for school administrators interested in exploring the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. Participants will explore how AI can transform classroom learning experiences, optimize administrative operations, and enhance community engagement. We’ll also discuss the unique challenges and concerns administrators, teachers, staff, students, and parents face when employing emerging AI tools.
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Date: December 2, 2024
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Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Location: In-Person at The College of New Jersey
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Facilitator: John Kuiphoff
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Cost: Free! Receive $100 stipend for attending workshop
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.​
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
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
Workshop Filled
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
Workshop Filled
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.​
Introduction to Data and Analysis with Visualizations
Receive a FREE Arduino Starter Kit Classroom Pack for attending!
Teachers will be learning how to use the Arduino microcontroller for their classes. The day will include how-to's with the Arduino and applications for practice in the Secondary Classroom. This workshop will be aligned to the NJSLS-CS Standard Data & Analysis.​
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Dates and Times:
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November 7, 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: John Kuiphoff
Workshop Filled
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
Workshop Filled
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!
