(Virtual) FDU CS for All PD based on NJSLS-CS K-5 Mar. 21, 2023
Professional development workshop on Topics Based on the 2020 NJSLS-CS Standards offered by FDU with funding from the NJDOE
This event is part of a state funded program for enhancing computer science education for all students in the state of New Jersey providing teachers with a competitive, prestigious educational experience that addresses NJSLS-CS paired with effective teaching through content, engagement and collaboration, with a focus on how to teach CS through methods of inquiry based hands-on learning. The fully integrated program will orient teachers to sophisticated tools and equipment and will assist teachers in bringing cutting edge CS into the classroom. Throughout the project we will collaborate with school districts to share resources and provide support to implement the 2020 NJSLSCS standards.
Participants will gain CS skills, based on creativity and design using curricular resources that incorporate small, affordable physical computing devices or microcontrollers (micro:bits, Arduinos, etc.). Participants will create lesson plans for appropriate grade bands, aligning curricula and instruction with the 2020 NJSLS-CS and Design Thinking.
For K-5: Learning CS using physical devices (such as micro:bits, Arduinos, etc.) and block-based coding in line with the 2020 NJSLS-CS and Design Thinking.
PD sessions will use a Projects-based, progressive approach with a maker philosophy at its core to provide a context for learning coding & CS concepts through the act of creating solutions to real-world problems, using unplugged activities, guided activities, self-directed independent projects, & assessments based on the NJ standards. PD sessions will also introduce resources for using grade-appropriate Python-based tools for graphical representations.
Each PD session will cover new projects and new resources, focusing on aligning with the 2020 NJSLS-CS and Design Thinking, and participants will create grade-appropriate lesson plans.
We will provide technical assistance to educators (& LEAs) to implement curriculum & infuse CS topics in diverse subject areas.
The event is organized by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Florham Campus in collaboration with FDU's STEM Institute of Education.
The workshops will start in October 2022 and continue until March 2023. Two sessions will be held each month, according to the following schedule:
• October 4th and 18th, 2022
• November 1st and 15th, 2022
• December 6th and 20th, 2022
• February 7th and 21st, 2023
• March 7th and 21st, 2023
All sessions will be held from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
These workshops are part of the CS for All project at FDU funded by the NJDOE.
Additional Notes:
1. All sessions are virtual via ZOOM. Zoom sessions will be recorded and shared for review purposes.
2. One registration per person. If your colleague would like to register as well, please provide his/her registration information.
3. Our workshops are designed first and foremost for educators. Please register using an email issued from the school at which you teach. If you are not an educator (industry, high school/college student, hobbyist) and you are interested in attending, call 973.443.8680. If the workshop does not fill to capacity by the registration deadline (1 week prior), members of this list will be contacted for registration.
FAQs
Where is the workshop located?
The sessions are virtual . A week before the workshop you will receive an email with the details
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
If you have any questions, you can contact (i) Dr. Laila Khreisat - khreisat @fdu.edu (ii) Dr. Sharma - sharma@fdu.edu or (iii) you may call 973.443.8680.
Will documentation for Professional Development hours be provided?
Yes, a PD certificate will be provided to those teaches who complete the program.
How much does this workshop cost?
This workshop is FREE!
Do I have to attend all PD workshops?
To receive the full stipend and equipment, teachers should attend all PD workshops.
Will there be compensations for attending Professional Development sessions?
Attendees will receive a stipend of $1100 for attending all PD workshops scheduled October 2022 through March 2023. Please contact Dr. Khreisat for details.
Professional development workshop on Topics Based on the 2020 NJSLS-CS Standards offered by FDU with funding from the NJDOE
This event is part of a state funded program for enhancing computer science education for all students in the state of New Jersey providing teachers with a competitive, prestigious educational experience that addresses NJSLS-CS paired with effective teaching through content, engagement and collaboration, with a focus on how to teach CS through methods of inquiry based hands-on learning. The fully integrated program will orient teachers to sophisticated tools and equipment and will assist teachers in bringing cutting edge CS into the classroom. Throughout the project we will collaborate with school districts to share resources and provide support to implement the 2020 NJSLSCS standards.
Participants will gain CS skills, based on creativity and design using curricular resources that incorporate small, affordable physical computing devices or microcontrollers (micro:bits, Arduinos, etc.). Participants will create lesson plans for appropriate grade bands, aligning curricula and instruction with the 2020 NJSLS-CS and Design Thinking.
For K-5: Learning CS using physical devices (such as micro:bits, Arduinos, etc.) and block-based coding in line with the 2020 NJSLS-CS and Design Thinking.
PD sessions will use a Projects-based, progressive approach with a maker philosophy at its core to provide a context for learning coding & CS concepts through the act of creating solutions to real-world problems, using unplugged activities, guided activities, self-directed independent projects, & assessments based on the NJ standards. PD sessions will also introduce resources for using grade-appropriate Python-based tools for graphical representations.
Each PD session will cover new projects and new resources, focusing on aligning with the 2020 NJSLS-CS and Design Thinking, and participants will create grade-appropriate lesson plans.
We will provide technical assistance to educators (& LEAs) to implement curriculum & infuse CS topics in diverse subject areas.
The event is organized by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Florham Campus in collaboration with FDU's STEM Institute of Education.
The workshops will start in October 2022 and continue until March 2023. Two sessions will be held each month, according to the following schedule:
• October 4th and 18th, 2022
• November 1st and 15th, 2022
• December 6th and 20th, 2022
• February 7th and 21st, 2023
• March 7th and 21st, 2023
All sessions will be held from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
These workshops are part of the CS for All project at FDU funded by the NJDOE.
Additional Notes:
1. All sessions are virtual via ZOOM. Zoom sessions will be recorded and shared for review purposes.
2. One registration per person. If your colleague would like to register as well, please provide his/her registration information.
3. Our workshops are designed first and foremost for educators. Please register using an email issued from the school at which you teach. If you are not an educator (industry, high school/college student, hobbyist) and you are interested in attending, call 973.443.8680. If the workshop does not fill to capacity by the registration deadline (1 week prior), members of this list will be contacted for registration.
FAQs
Where is the workshop located?
The sessions are virtual . A week before the workshop you will receive an email with the details
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
If you have any questions, you can contact (i) Dr. Laila Khreisat - khreisat @fdu.edu (ii) Dr. Sharma - sharma@fdu.edu or (iii) you may call 973.443.8680.
Will documentation for Professional Development hours be provided?
Yes, a PD certificate will be provided to those teaches who complete the program.
How much does this workshop cost?
This workshop is FREE!
Do I have to attend all PD workshops?
To receive the full stipend and equipment, teachers should attend all PD workshops.
Will there be compensations for attending Professional Development sessions?
Attendees will receive a stipend of $1100 for attending all PD workshops scheduled October 2022 through March 2023. Please contact Dr. Khreisat for details.