Digital Learning, Instruction, & Innovation Specialist
Vance County Schools
Empower your students with the skills of the future! This session offers K-5 teachers practical strategies for integrating coding into their current curriculum, blending technology and creativity. Discover how coding can enhance learning in all subject areas, from math and science to language arts and social studies. Teachers will explore coding activities that can be completed with or without robotics, ensuring accessibility for every classroom.
Dive into resources for both unplugged and plugged coding activities, with tools like Scratch, Ozobots, Wonder Workshop's Dash Robot, Sphero Indi, and Code-and-Go Mouse. Learn how storytelling can engage students and serve as a powerful framework for coding instruction.
We will also provide an AI prompt to help you create a custom lesson plan that integrates coding with your curriculum. Gain actionable insights and step-by-step directions for implementing coding activities seamlessly, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity in your students.