Github is a platform that makes use of version control features to track changes in documents. Using this platform in the classroom enables students to work collaboratively while at the same time gaining experience with an industry standard tool. This talk will introduce the many features of Git and explore how Github Classroom may be used in computer science classrooms to distribute assignments with ease.
Target grades: 9-12
This talk will give a walkthrough on how to use the platforms of code.org and Coding Rooms. Some other online courses that protect student privacy will be discussed, including repl.it. The talk will discuss the pros and cons of using pre-made courses. I will show samples of lessons and supplementary materials, and show samples of student work created with no prior programming knowledge. A discussion to compare other platforms is welcome.
Target Grades: 9-12
STEM Roundtable Discussions are a way for classes to meet the “Computers & Society” or “Topics in Computer Studies” expectations through whole class or small group discussions. It is an alternative to presentations or student-made websites, and it also provides a nice break from screens. I will present how to set up, select topics, assess and differentiate the strategy.
Target Grades: 9-12
Regretfully, the presenter for the Programmer’s Journal session is no longer able to attend.
This room will be available for open discussion of tips, tricks, and strategies that can be used in the CS and CE classroom. Suggested topics may include assessment and evaluation, ChatGPT and other AI, and academic integrity, or anything else that comes to mind.