VIRTUAL - CS Jumpstart (Jan-Feb 2021)
VIRTUAL - CS Jumpstart (Jan-Feb 2021)
Date and Time
January 18, 2021 - February 3, 2021
Registration Closes: Feb. 15, 2021, 1 p.m.
Contact
Contact NameNathalie Beausoleil
Contact Emailnathalie.b@tacc.utexas.edu
Event Description
This workshop begins with introductory programming in the first two sessions to provide teachers with foundational knowledge in coding using the trinket.io platform, and will encompass transitioning from block to text based coding in Python.
Subsequent sessions incorporate physical computing to reinforce CS concepts. The TI-Innovator™ Hub with the TI-Nspire™ CX graphing calculator are powerful tools for introducing physical computing to students using Python. Participants will write code to program and build working solutions that actuate a red-green-blue LED, a single red LED, a brightness sensor and a built-in speaker. Ease into the world of coding with TI-Technology through a series of differentiated, collaborative tasks. We may even have a surprise visit from the TI-Innovator™ Rover as we explore introductory robotics!
Each session will consist of 2 hours of synchronous activity (dates listed below) and 1 hour of asynchronous work. Pre-work will be sent to registrants approximately two-weeks prior to the first training date.
Mondays-Wednesdays from 6-8pm CST via Zoom
♦ January 18 and 20
♦ January 25 and 27
♦ February 1 and 3
Certificates of Participation - Certificates stating 18 hours of Continuing Professional Education hours (CPE credits) earned will be sent electronically after the participant has completed the online course evaluation. Any questions about certificates should be directed toward the contact person listed on this page.
Registration Notes -
- Registration fee includes training materials:
- Trinket.io account
- E-Book of Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition
- 1 TI Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator
- 2 TI–Innovator™ Hubs
- 1 TI–Innovator™ Rover
- 1 license of TI Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software.
- Refunds will not be issued for cancellations or those not in attendance.
- Event limited to 40 participants.
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Logistics
Note that the equipment included in the registration fee will be shipped/provided to participants who have paid or have provided a PO by the registration deadline of January 6, 2021.
Schedule
Synchronous Activity on Mondays & Wednesdays via Zoom
6:00 - 8:00pm Central Time
Getting There
Agendas and Zoom links will be provided to registrants before the event.
Personal Registration
$600
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Registration Access Code
$600 / person
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