Event Description

This workshop is organized by your trainer, Charles Hernandez - charles.hernandez@myhisd.net

Welcome to Launch_K5 CS, where education takes flight into a realm of innovation and possibilities! Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators, crafted to align seamlessly with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS set to be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. Dive into an engaging experience that integrates computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and AI into core curricula, offering educators a unique opportunity to enhance their teaching approaches.

Although teachers that teach students in both grade band options (K-2 and 3-5) are permitted to register for both grade band-specific training, we are only able to give each teacher one physical computing kit - either the micro:bits OR the VEX and not both. 

The breakdown for the sessions will go as follows:

• Friday November 22, 2024 - K-5 teachers - in-person training.
• Saturday November 23, 2024 - K-2 teachers - in-person training.
• Sunday November 24, 2024 - 3-5 teachers - in-person training.
• Monday November 25, 2024 - K-5 (all) hybrid training (asynchronous)

The Launch_K5 CS program is designed to:

• Immerse educators in a 3-day hybrid workshop, equipping them with the skills to seamlessly integrate computer science into their teaching practices
• Align teaching strategies with the latest Technology Applications TEKS, ensuring curriculum is up-to-date and in line with educational standards
• Explore a comprehensive set of K-5 lessons, including both unplugged and plugged activities, ready for immediate implementation in the classroom.
• Embrace the future of education by learning about block-based coding and physical computing, essential skills for preparing students for the digital age

Registration Notes -

• There is no cost associated with this professional development academy
• In order to register for the event, you will need to have a UT EID. Please visit the Help page for more information on how to obtain a UT EID
• For questions regarding the workshop, please contact the workshop trainers listed at the top of the page. For questions regarding registration on UTakeIt, please contact Judy Lau at judy@tacc.utexas.edu