Computer Science Workshop Series

Year 2: HUB/STD

Date	Time	Event	Images
Monday, May 22,2023	5:00pm- 7:00pm	Interdisciplinary relationships with CS Standards	More Pics
Tuesday,July 11,2023	9:00 am- 1:00pm	AP CS Summer Institutes	More Pics
Tuesday,July 25,2023	9:00 am- 1:00pm	AP Java Summer Institute	More Pics
Tuesday Sept 19,2023	5:00pm- 7:00pm	Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT and the Future of Learning	More Pics
Wed Sept 27,2023	9:00am-3:00pm	Microbit Full Day Workshop	More Pics
Thurs Oct 5,2023	9:00am-3:00pm	Arduino	More Pics
Tuesday, Oct 10,2023	5:00pm- 7:00pm	Unpacking the CS Standards – Algorithms & Programming	More Pics
Thurs Oct 19,2023	9:00am-3:00pm	K-2 Primer PD	More Pics
Tues Oct 24,2023	4:30pm- 8:30pm	Curriculum Hack-a-thon-Infuse CS!!	More Pics
Thurs Nov 17,2023	9:00am-3:00pm	Microbits	More Pics
Tues Nov 28,2023	5:00pm-7:00pm	Unpacking the Standards: Language and Literacy, Equity in CS	More Pics
Tues Nov 29,2023	9:00am-3:00pm	Grade 3-5 Primer PD	More Pics
Mon Dec 04,2023	5:30pm-7:30pm	Coding Buddy PD	More Pics
Fri Dec 08,2023	9:00am-3:00pm	Kibo	More Pics
Fri Dec 14,2023	9:00am-3:00pm	Makey Makey	More Pics
Thurs Jan 11,2024	8:00am-4:00pm	2024 Computer Science for All: Networking Across the State	More Pics
Wed Jan 24,2024	9:00am-3:00pm	Grades 6-8 Primer PD	More Pics
Mon Jan 29,2024	5:00pm-7:00pm	Social Media: The Platforms, the Myths and the Legends	More Pics
Thurs Feb 1,2024	9:00am-3:00pm	Microbits	More Pics
Thurs Feb 8,2024	9:00am-3:00pm	Grades 9-12 Computer Science Primer	More Pics
Mon Feb 12,2024 Thurs Feb 15,2024	5:00pm-8:00pm	CS High School Teachers – VIRTUAL CWAwesome PD	More Pics
Fri Feb 23,2024	9:00am-3:00pm	Sphero	More Pics
Wed Feb 28,2024	5:00pm-8:00pm	Informal Learning	More Pics
Fri Mar 1,2024	5:00pm-7:00pm	Dashbots	More Pics
Mon Mar 4,2024	9:00am-3:00pm	Unpacking the Standards Data Analysis PD	More Pics
Thurs Mar 7,2024	5:00pm-7:00pm	Practical AI: How to use AI in the Classroom(Virtual)	More Pics
Mon Mar 11,2024	9:00am-3:00pm	Root Robot Device	More Pics
Tues Mar 12,2024	5:30pm-7:30pm	Buddy Programming	More Pics
Fri Mar 15,2024	9:00am-3:00pm	Makey makey	More Pics
Mon Mar 18,2024	5:00pm-7:00pm	K-12 Space Science: AI and Data, 9 Teachers’ Perspectives	More Pics

Year 1: HUB

Date	Time	Event	Images
Monday, Sept,19,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Grades K2 – Finding Computer Systems Everywhere: Introducing K-2 to Computer Science	More Pics
Tuesday, Sept 20,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Grades 6-8: Beginner CS in Middle School	More Pics
Tuesday, Oct 18,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Grades 3-5: Computer Science Through Computational Thinking	More Pics
Monday, Nov 7,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Grades6-8: Algorithms and Programming	More Pics
Monday, Nov 14,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	All Grades: Performance-Based Assessment for Computer Science Standards	More Pics
Monday, Nov 21,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Grades6-8: Grades 9-12: Data analysis and Algorithms	More Pics
Tuesday, Dec 13,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Grades K5: CS Plugged and Unplugged	More Pics
Monday, Jan 9,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Grades K2: Pattern Recognition and Introduction to Coding	More Pics
Saturday, Jan 21,2023	9:00 am- 1:00pm	Computer Science Curriculum Hackathon	More Pics
Tuesday, Feb 7,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Grades 3-5: Understanding the WWW (Networks and Technology)	More Pics
Wednesday, Feb 22,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Pathways to CS	More Pics
Friday, Mar 3,2023	9:00 am- 3:00pm	Makey Makey	More Pics
Wednesday, Mar 8,2023	9:00 am- 3:00pm	Sphero	More Pics
Monday, Mar 13,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Grades 6-8: Networks and Technology	More Pics
Tuesday, Mar 14,2023	9:00 am- 11:00am	Morning Admins: Developing District’s Mission in Computer Science	More Pics
Thursday, Mar 23,2023	9:00 am- 3:00pm	Arduino	More Pics
Monday, Mar 27,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Counselors: Supporting Inclusive CS Education	More Pics
Tuesday, Mar 28,2023	9:00 am- 1:00pm	Piper PD	More Pics

• Monday, Sept,19: Grades K2 – Finding Computer Systems Everywhere: Introducing K-2 to Computer Science
• Tuesday, Sept 20: Grades 6-8: Beginner CS in Middle School
• Tuesday, Oct 18: Grades 3-5: Computer Science Through Computational Thinking
• Monday, Nov 7: Grades6-8: Algorithms and Programming
• Monday, Nov 14: All Grades: Performance-Based Assessment for Computer Science Standards

1. Assessment is key for understanding students’ abilities in any area.  In computer science, it is particularly important since abilities to learn often are predicated on earlier learned skills.
2. In this workshop, teachers will engage with discuss and design performance-based learning opportunities and assessments to learn assessment.  Focus will be placed on formative assessments so that you can design supportive feedback loops

• Monday, Nov 21: Grades6-8: Grades 9-12: Data analysis and Algorithms

1. Our world is drowning in data.  One of the largest growth sectors in Computer Science is Data Science – the study of how we work with data.  This professional development experience will introduce faculty to Data Sciences and how algorithms and programming are related to it.
2. We will discuss innovative and effective ways people are currently working with data, how algorithms impact data and how we understand the behaviors of the techniques that use data.
3. This PD is dedicated toward teachers who teach high school students but everyone is welcome.  While computer science programming experience is not required, topics will be discussed in a way assuming you understand basic concepts of programming.

• Tuesday, Dec 13: Grades K5: CS Plugged and Unplugged

1. Computers, Computers everywhere – now what do we do with them?  Overwhelmingly, there is a push to get students on computers but a lot of computer science can be taught without a computer.  These “unplugged” techniques can be especially effective with younger children and engage students who do not learn typically, who may have language challenges or who may not like computers, or think computers are not for them.
2. They can help those students engage in individual and group activities, play games and participate in activities that help their social and emotional learning – all while addressing the NJ Learning Standards!  This session, dedicated to K-5 teachers but open to everyone, will look at Computer Science activities that are “unplugged” and then connect them to the “plugged” concepts.  No programming or computer science experience is necessary.

• Monday, Jan 9: Grades K2: Pattern Recognition and Introduction to Coding

1. Computers, Computers everywhere – now what do we do with them?  Overwhelmingly, there is a push to get students on computers but a lot of computer science can be taught without a computer.  These “unplugged” techniques can be especially effective with younger children and engage students who do not learn typically, who may have language challenges or who may not like computers, or think computers are not for them.
2. They can help those students engage in individual and group activities, play games and participate in activities that help their social and emotional learning – all while addressing the NJ Learning Standards!  This session, dedicated to K-5 teachers but open to everyone, will look at Computer Science activities that are “unplugged” and then connect them to the “plugged” concepts.  No programming or computer science experience is necessary.

• Saturday, Jan 21: Computer Science Curriculum Hackathon

1. Teachers and administrators, bring your knowledge of what motivates your K-12 students to learn. Montclair State University will bring the Computer Science and Education experts. And together we will brainstorm curricula for all grades to help teachers with the new NJ Department of Education Student Learning Standards in Computer Science.
2. We will develop new teaching modules as well as look at modules already developed and modify them to work with our New Jersey students. We will have other surprises in store for you including guest speakers and giveaways!

• Tuesday, Feb 7: Grades 3-5: Understanding the WWW (Networks and Technology)

1. Students, now more than ever, use the World Wide Web and the Internet to communicate, socialize, do homework, play games, and get their entertainment.  This professional development experience will review the basics of the World Wide Web and the Internet are.
2. Next, we will demonstrate exercises and resources to help your students navigate the World Wide Web safely and effectively. All teachers are welcome but these activities will be geared towards elementary students.

• Wednesday, Feb 22: Pathways to CS

1. Come join us for a night of interaction with future computer scientists and those already in the industry. Stories from the University: Undergraduate students’ stories to access and enter CS studies and their career trajectory. Panelists from Howard University and Montclair State UniversityHow did I end up in this industry?  : How can computer science be applied towards a career pipeline in the industry? Panelists from NextGen Studios, Google, and others.Join administrators and teachers for dinner and discussion with the panelists and leave with the knowledge to share with your peers and students.

• Friday, Mar 3: Makey Makey

1. Come join us for a night of interaction with a panel of professional development providers and company representatives from Makey Makey, Sphero, Kibo, Arduino
2.  Join administrators and teachers for dinner and discussion with the panelists, followed by break-out sessions where you will see the devices in action.  At the end of the evening, leave with knowledge to be able to make decisions about which devices you may want to acquire for your classroom or district.

• Wednesday, Mar 8: Sphero

1. Come join us for a night of interaction with a panel of professional development providers and company representatives from: Makey Makey, Sphero, Kibo, Arduino
2. Join administrators and teachers for dinner and discussion with the panelists, followed by break-out sessions where you will see the devices in action.  At the end of the evening, leave with the knowledge to be able to make decisions about which devices you may want to acquire for your classroom or district.

• Monday, Mar 13: Grades 6-8: Networks and Technology

1. Networks and Technology is one of the more challenging standards.  Students use networks every day but know little about them.  This professional development experience will look at understanding the basics of networks: what is a network, what are the technologies that create networks, how do we maintain networks and how do computers interact on networks.  We will work on understanding TCP/IP, protocols, and packet switching.

• Tuesday, Mar 14: Morning Admins: Developing District’s Mission in Computer Science

1. The New Jersey Computer Science Education Standards present an opportunity for all school districts to consider their place in computer science in the region.  However, with this opportunity come the challenges of curriculum, teacher professional development and student support.
2. MSU College of Education faculty will lead this discussion for school administrators to work on how to harness this opportunity while also marshaling district resources to create the best computing environment for their districts.  This PD will be restricted to school district leadership personnel

• Thursday, Mar 23: Arduino

1. Come join us for a night of interaction with a panel of professional development providers and company representatives from Makey Makey, Sphero, Kibo, Arduino
2. Join administrators and teachers for dinner and discussion with the panelists, followed by break-out sessions where you will see the devices in action.  At the end of the evening, leave with the knowledge to be able to make decisions about which devices you may want to acquire for your classroom or district.

• Monday, Mar 27: Counselors: Supporting Inclusive CS Education

1. Computer Science has many student support challenges.  The field is known for having challenges in supporting diversity and giving equitable access to students from various walks of life.  In this professional development workshop, we will be discussing how to support students in their interests in computing – everything from SEL needs to needs based on various demographics like gender, race, socio-economic status, special education classification, and English learning abilities.
2. School counselors, administrators, psychologists, case workers, child study team members and teachers who serve as these supports are welcome.

• Tuesday, Mar 28: Piper PD

1. This PD is an introduction to the Piper computer. What objective students should achieve after building the computers, an overview of the computer components, and best practices to facilitate learning, all while engaging in the hands-on activity of building the computers themselves and engaging in the computer’s learning programs once the build is complete

Year 1: STANDARDS

Date	Time	Event	Images
Wednesday, Oct 26,2022	5:00pm- 6:30pm	Digital Citizenship	More Pics
Wednesday, Mar 8,2023	9:00 am- 3:00pm	DEVICE DEMO (Kibo, Sphero, Makey Makey)	More Pics
Wednesday, Mar 22,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Real World Problem Solving with CS	More Pics

• Wednesday, Oct 26: Digital Citizenship
• Wednesday, Mar 8: DEVICE DEMO (Kibo, Sphero, Makey Makey)

1. Come join us for a night of interaction with a panel of professional development providers and company representatives from Makey Makey, Sphero, Kibo, Arduino
2. Join administrators and teachers for dinner and discussion with the panelists, followed by break-out sessions where you will see the devices in action.  At the end of the evening, leave with the knowledge to be able to make decisions about which devices you may want to acquire for your classroom or district.

• Wednesday, Mar 22: Real World Problem Solving with CS

1. From building trips using Google Maps to finding common friends or colleagues in LinkedIn or Facebook, and to ensuring your favorite video streaming platform delivers your binge-worthy series without any lag, graphs and search algorithms play a key role in all of these.
2. Understanding how individuals move and interact are key to better modeling of global pandemics and allows us to better understand complex systems such as ant colonies. Here, computer science, through large-scale simulations, allows us to model complexity at scale.
3. In this session, we will start by looking at several computer science concepts such as path planning, graph searches, and parallel computation together with examples of how we can use them in real-world scenarios and consider how such topics can be included in classroom activities

HUB PLC

Date	Time	Event	Images
Wednesday, Aug 3,2022	9:00 am- 1:00pm	Orientation and Computer Systems	More Pics
Wednesday,Sept 7,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Impacts of Computing	More Pics
Wednesday,Oct 12,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Joint with Standards PLC O	More Pics
Wednesday,Jan 4,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Lesson planning, Working Group update	More Pics
Wednesday,Feb 15,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Lesson planning, Working Group update	More Pics
Wednesday,Mar 29,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Joint PLC	More Pics

STANDARD PLC

Date	Time	Event	Images
Wed, Aug 3,2022	9:00 am- 1:00pm	Introduction, Unpack Standards, CT	More Pics
Wednesday, Sept 14,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Expectations for the repository, lesson planning	More Pics
Wednesday, Oct 12,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	joint meeting with Hub/ CS Primer/	More Pics
Wed, Nov 16,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Assessment	More Pics
Wednesday, Jan 11,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Working group update, lesson plan alignment	More Pics
Wednesday, Feb 8,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	ASYNCHRONOUS CANVAS CATALOG (VIRTUAL)	More Pics
Wednesday, Mar 15,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Update and review documents, plan for Y2.	More Pics
Wednesday,Mar 29,2023	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Joint PLC	More Pics

Pre-Service

Date	Time	Event	Images
Tuesday, Jan 24,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Intro to CS and minigrant assistance	More Pics
Thursday, Jan 26,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Intro to CS and minigrant assistance	More Pics
Tuesday, Mar 14,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Computational Thinking	More Pics
Wednesday, Mar 22,2022	5:30pm- 7:30pm	Real World Problem Solving with CS	More Pics