Computational Thinking & Coding in Physics
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Description
Computational Thinking & Coding in Physics
Led by: Josh Rutberg and Emily Pontius
Computational thinking is the use of computers to simulate and study complex systems. It is widely recognized as an essential skill for the future workforce and success in STEM and is also a perfect tool for the physics classroom. The use of simple programs and simulations with modifiable code allows students to visually and graphically represent physical phenomena and solve problems that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to do with a calculator, or paper and pencil. Incorporating coding in physics education gives classical physics a modern update.
In this workshop you’ll learn how to use computational thinking in your classroom and get an introduction to the powerful, new Pyret language, a browser-based, state-of-the-art teaching vehicle. You will also learn how to incorporate computational modeling in conjunction with other representational tools that are considered to be best practice by physics education research. The browser-based language Pyret is centered around the design of functions that model physical scenarios. We will incorporate best practices from computer science teaching through cooperative small-group and paired-student programming.
You'll work through computational physics materials developed over the past 2 years. This will include the basics of programming in Pyret, learning how to write simple functions and modify existing code, with opportunities to generate programs on your own. We’ll cover physics topics such as (1) energy, (1) constant velocity, (2) uniform acceleration, (3) balanced forces inertia and force pairs, and (4) unbalanced forces Newton’s 2nd law. Although the materials had been developed for Physics First, they can be modified by teachers with older students.
No prior computer programming or physics experience is required; all are welcome!
*Note, this workshop requires a minimum number of participants. In the event there are not enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled, and a refund will be issued.
Cost:
Early Bird Ticket Price $440 (Limited # of tickets!)
Early Bird Ticket Prices are for teachers who register early, and are paying for the workshop themselves - meaning they are not receiving financial support from their districts or other funding organizations.
Full Ticket Price $770
Full Ticket prices are for participants who receive financial support (from their school, district or other organization) to attend this workshop. See links below to download an invoice template which can be found on the following registration page. Email questions to Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org.
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Teacher Discounted Ticket $550
A teacher discounted price after the Early Bird tickets are sold out. These tickets are for teachers who are paying for the workshop themselves - meaning they are not receiving financial support from their districts or other funding organizations. Teachers will receive a CTLE certificate at the end of the workshop. (CTLE ID # 23385)
Please read the FAQs section below carefully before registering.
FAQs
Is STEMteachersNYC an approved NYC DOE CTLE Vendor?
Yes. STEMteachersNYC is a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) vendor for the New York City Department of Education (#STE-068881). New York State Teachers will receive a CTLE certificate at the end of the workshop. (CTLE ID # 23385)
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I am interested in taking more than one workshop. Can I register for multiple workshops?
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Is the full workshop fee or the balance of the workshop fee refundable?
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The name on the reservation/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
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Can I receive college level credits?
No, but you will receive CTLE hours
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