Name: Computer Science and Computational Thinking in the Elementary Curriculum (K–6)
Start: 2024-09-21T10:30:00-0600
End: 2024-09-21T11:45:00-0600

WELCOME TO THE 2024 EDMONTON BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE!

Teachers new to the profession are invited to attend the 2024 Beginning Teachers’ Conference, September 20-21, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton. There is no registration fee. Space is limited; apply early.

School principals, school jurisdictions and local associations work together to provide substitute teacher coverage as per the collective agreement to facilitate the attendance of beginning teachers at the conference. Substitute teacher coverage must be organized and approved in advance. Please ensure you meet with your school principal to discuss release time and obtain the appropriate absence code to attend this conference.

Teachers in charter, federal and private schools must be associate members of the Association to be eligible to attend the Beginning Teachers Conference.

Saturday September 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am MDT

Bordeaux (Room 9)

Are you an elementary teacher wondering how to teach the new computer science learning outcome's within your science curriculum? There are so many fun ways to incorporate coding and robotics into your science classes, as well as ways to make computational thinking an everyday habit for your students. Let's make computer science something to look forward to! We'll look at the big picture ideas behind computer science in an easy to digest progression, then we'll play with some physical hardware like robots and micro:bits and look at a few tools like Scratch Jr, Code.org, and CS First that will make teaching computer science a breeze!

Speakers

Sydney Munsterman

Educational Technology Council

Meet Sydney Munsterman (she/her), a dedicated Grade 6 teacher at Elk Island Public Schools and former Educational Technology Consultant. Currently pursuing her Masters of Education, Sydney is deeply committed to staying at the forefront of educational advancements. Her mission is... Read More →

Saturday September 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)

Ed Tech, Division I, Division II | Science, Division I, Division II

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Sydney Munsterman

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