Are you intrigued by all the emphasis lately on coding? Code.org is a terrific free site that offers lessons for kids of all ages, and teachers can learn right along with their students. It’s a wonderful way to get your kids engaged using technology, and to help them develop those necessary 21st century skills: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
To help teachers implement their courses, Code.org offers 1-day workshops for educators. These workshops are led by experienced Code.org facilitators. Attendees will learn how to use Code.org's courses to introduce computer science basics in a format that's fun and accessible. Attendees also receive all the supplies they need to teach—at no cost.
And guess what -- there’s a workshop nearby!
Date: Saturday, November, 19th
Location: Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
1101 Kennedy Rd,
Windsor, CT 06095
1101 Kennedy Rd,
Windsor, CT 06095
Several teachers have already expressed an interest in attending. We are planning on carpooling so if you’d like to go, please let me know via email (mmccloskey@cbrsd.org), and click on the link below to register.
You don’t need to be a technology whiz, or even know anything about coding. Just bring a willingness to learn and a desire to expose your students to new things.These pictures are from Mrs. Robie's fourth grade class at Becket Washington School where students have jumped enthusiastically into coding.
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