Dive into a hands-on ball drop activity integrating computational thinking and computer science with physics. This session explores research-driven methods showing how incorporating computer science boosts student engagement and creative problem-solving, aligned with CSTA and NGSS standards.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how to effectively integrate computer science and physics in middle school curricula, using technology to enhance real-world problem-solving and interdisciplinary student engagement while aligning to CSTA and NGSS standards.

SPEAKERS:
Lynn Hanna (Conners Emerson School: Lamoine, ME), Ian Collins (Maine Math and Science Alliance: Lincolnville, ME)

Louisiana is embarking on a new chapter in computer science education! Join us for an informative session exploring the state's recently developed computer science standards. Participants can discuss and engage with standards for grade levels K-12.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn about the first-ever K-12 Computer Science standards for Louisiana, certification, and professional development opportunities.

SPEAKERS:
Liz Wrzesinski (Educational Consultant - Computer Science: Baton Rouge, LA), Jamie Mixon (Louisiana Dept. of Education: Amite, LA)

Increase your students generative AI literacy and language literacy with children's books. As you find ways to help your students make sense of AI, use literature as a way to spark conversation, pose questions, and think critically.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn about current children's books addressing generative AI and how to use these resources in the classroom to develop AI literacy with their students alongside their language literacy.

SPEAKERS:
Rachelle Haroldson (University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Edina, MN)

Explore the implementation of a makerspace apprenticeship program that increased and diversified makerspace engagement through peer-learning, creativity, and relevant projects. This program helped launch a brand new makerspace to being an inclusive space for all.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn how to get a diverse range of students engaged in a makerspace.

SPEAKERS:
Lauren Mitchell Ludwig (Director of Makerspace: New York, NY)

ESTITCH is a integrated curriculum for teachers of grades 3-6. Teachers will practice integrating science, social studies, math, and literacy through storybooks. This session will facilitate teachers in engaging project based learning in their elementary classroom with maker technologies.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will practice integrating science, social studies, math, and literacy through storybooks and explore project based learning in their elementary classroom with maker technologies.

SPEAKERS:
Colby Tofel-Grehl (Utah State University: Salt Lake City, UT)

Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies in Computational Thinking-Infused Elementary Science Lessons

TAKEAWAYS:
We will present practical CRT strategies and activity examples and hope to share our findings with teachers to provide insights for their future teaching.

SPEAKERS:
Yue Xin (Doctoral Student: Silver Spring, MD), Lin Yan (Arizona State University: Chandler, AZ)

Engage students in authentic health research using the All of Us Research dataset. We will present curriculum we used to engage students in this robust dataset to investigate their own research questions about biomedicine.

TAKEAWAYS:
Session participants will explore "big data"-focused curriculum materials that were designed to help high school students engage with the NIH-funded All of Us platform. We will also discuss lessons learned about All of Us requirements and classroom limitations.

SPEAKERS:
Jimmie Thomas (Baylor College of Medicine: Houston, TX), Katherine Harris (Baylor College of Medicine: Houston, TX), Matthew Blank (Baylor College of Medicine: Houston, TX)

Meeting CS & Digital Fluency Standards is a challenge. The solution we have been implementing is to see how different professionals with different skill sets see information from a variety of lenses. This approach produced school wide fun activities, while developing social emotional skills.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will be provided a QR code which will provide the tools to create a dynamic team, and execute a sustainable project that includes meaningful activities that are engaging and fun. This presentation will highlight specific ways literacy is linked to the NGSS and the CS/DF standards.

SPEAKERS:
Michelle Memoli (CSDNR Jefferson Elementary School), Aimee Ferguson (Jefferson Elementary School: New Rochelle, NY), Alicia Ricks (New Rochelle High School: New Rochelle, NY)