January 31
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
[PREMIUM BADGE REQUIRED TO ATTEND]
Code, Create, Collaborate: Hands-On Coding in the Classroom
Presenter: Youth Code Jam
Ready to bring computer science to life without the overwhelming learning curve? Join us for an energetic, highly collaborative pre-conference workshop designed to help you seamlessly integrate hands-on coding activities into your classroom.
We will kick off the session with an interactive Teacher Jam, an exploration of activities based around technology concepts/tools that demonstrate how to set up engaging, accessible coding stations that foster problem-solving and creative thinking. Following the Teacher Jam, you will roll up your sleeves and jump into collaborative group work to design, create, and refine a custom coding activity alongside your peers.
Participants will leave with:
You’ll walk away with firsthand experience, actionable classroom strategies, and a ready-to-use, fun coding lesson designed to ignite student curiosity in creative computing.
