Empowering Future Innovators: K-5 Computer Science Integration
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11:20 AM - 12:05 PMMon
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K-5th
Speakers
Natalie Hulbert
Elementary Computer Science Education Consultant
Empowering Future Innovators: K-5 Computer Science Integration will provide a comprehensive guide to integrating Computer Science (CS) into the K-5 curriculum. It will highlight the importance of early Computer Science education in fostering problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Additionally, it will provide an actionable framework for integrating CS into the K-5 curriculum, recommend accessible coding platforms tailored to elementary learners, identify support systems and professional development opportunities, explore funding avenues, and recommend key digital tools and equipment for successful integration.