Spend a Week in June Learning and Connecting…

Fifth annual NM CS PD starts June 6th, 2022!  There will be 2 weeks of dedicated Computer Science Education workshops.

Organized by Computer Science Alliance and delivered by a variety of experienced facilitators, we will run the PD with in-person options at UNM June 6-10th and a 2nd week of different options all on-line, June 13-17th.  We will still spend your workshop(s) with other educators and CS professionals to learn more about CS and a range of fantastic opportunities to integrate CS into any and all content areas and grade levels OR to offer CS courses, clubs, and after school programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.  Over the past 4 years we have had over 1000 educators K- higher ed join us to learn about curriculum and resources to bring CS to our NM students.

Spend a Week in June Learning and Connecting…

5th Annual NM CS PD, CS in the Sun, starts June 6th! Join us for up to 2 weeks of PD dedicated to Computer Science Education.

New announcement!  Eligible participants to receive stipends for their participation, minimum of $500 for in-person and $400 for online workshops.**

Organized by Computer Science Alliance and delivered by a variety of experienced facilitators & partners, we will run the PD with in-person options at UNM June 6-10th and a 2nd week of different options all on-line, June 13-17th.  We will still spend your workshop(s) with other educators and CS professionals to learn more about CS and a range of fantastic opportunities to integrate CS into any and all content areas and grade levels OR to offer CS courses, clubs, and after school programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.  Over the past 4 years we have had over 1000 educators K- higher ed join us to learn about curriculum and resources to bring CS to our NM students.

Spend up to 2 weeks Learning and Connecting…

5th annual NM CS PD starts June 6th!

Organized by Computer Science Alliance and delivered by a variety of experienced facilitators, we will run the PD with in-person options at UNM June 6-10th and a 2nd week of different options all on-line, June 13-17th.  We will still spend your workshop(s) with other educators and CS professionals to learn more about CS and a range of fantastic opportunities to integrate CS into any and all content areas and grade levels OR to offer CS courses, clubs, and after school programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.  Over the past 4 years we have had over 1000 educators K- higher ed join us to learn about curriculum and resources to bring CS to our NM students.

PD OPTIONS FOR ALL LEVELS

Elementary School

  • Integrating CS with Scratch and Microbits (4-8th)
  • CS Medley (PK-3)

Middle School

  • Cyberliteracy and Cybersecurity
  • Integrating CS with Scratch & Microbits (4-8th)
  • Bridge to the Future with Arduino
  • CS Discoveries

High School

  • Cyberliteracy and Cybersecurity
  • Biology & Chemistry with CS (Science +C)
  • Bridge to the Future with Arduino
  • Rocketry with CS
  • Quantum Computing
  • AP CS A with Java
  • Python & Linux
  • (AP) CS Principles
CS PD Strand Description Date(s) Target Audience Register
Integrating CS with Scratch & Microbits Get started with computer science basics using the extremely popular and versatile Scratch programming language that easily integrates into existing curriculum.  Then up the engagement with Microbits that also can be integrated into classes like science and STEAM projects. June 6-10, in person at UNM Educators working with students in grades 4-8
CS Medley (PK-2) An overview of computer science at the K-2 level with a focus on unplugged activities that teach CS concepts without need for a computer. Then learn how to combine these activities with computer use basics for kids and educational robots, and platforms like ScratchJr to extend the CS learning. June 6-10, in person at UNM Educators working with young learners, PreK to 2nd
CodeKids Combine the best of computer science and educational technology to enhance hybrid learning and keep your instructional time effective and engaging for all students learning to code.  This workshop will focus on using computer science resources for grades K-4 including Tynker, Minecraft Education, and others that will engage students in a variety of modalities that will help you to be flexible in your classroom for all types of learners and learning environments. June 13-17, via Zoom Teachers of grades 1-4, Ed Tech specialists wanting more CS.
CS PD Strand Description Date(s) Target Audience Register
Cyberliteracy & Cyber in Society* Cyber Literacy introduces participants to the basics of security, coding, and robotics, mainly through project-based learning. Educators will learn how to engage students in projects and events related to cybersecurity and coding. This content would be appropriate as part of a sequence for a CS/IT pathway, perhaps as part of the introductory course or after AP CSP. Cyber in Society has uplugged lessons that support the cyberliteracy curriculum. June 6-10, in person at UNM MS & HS teachers
Integrating CS with Scratch and Microbits
 Get started with computer science basics using the extremely popular and versatile Scratch programming language that easily integrates into existing curriculum.  Then up the engagement with Microbits that also can be integrated into classes like science and STEAM projects. June 6-10, in person at UNM MS teachers looking to integrate CS into Science, Social Studies and other content areas.
Bridge to the Future with Arduino*
 Participants will wire and code an interactive Arduino bridge complete with electronics and programming (block and text) and 3D design and construction.
 June 6-10, in person at UNM Educators working with MS and HS students
CS Discoveries* This popular curriculum has 6 units that add up to a full year of engaging curriculum to introduce the depth and breadth of CS to middle school students.  Includes access to the educator community and follow up session during the academic year.  (This strand could be done in person, June 6-10th OR virtual June 13-17th
 June 6-10, in person at UNM OR

13-17th via Zoom

  Educators working with MS students either for a CS class, technology class or developing out-of-school programs.
CS PD Strand Description Date(s) Target Audience Register
Rocketry with CS Bring the exciting world of rocketry to your students and learn how the code is used to collect data that your students can analyze.  Raspberry Pis and all equipment included.  Funded by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign grant, free to NM HS teachers ready to implement in academic year 2022-23, stipend included. June 6-10, in person at UNM HS science teachers wanting to learn avionics and CS
Quantum Computing Learn about the fascinating world of Quantum Computing through the researchers themselves at Sandia National Labs and beyond.  These advanced CS topics can be taught without prior CS knowledge.  Eligible participants will be invited to help run a summer camp for HS students (also virtual) using the same materials.  Supported by Sandia Labs, free to NM HS teachers ready to implement in academic year 2022-23, stipend included. June 13-17th via online HS Physics and CS teachers
Science + C Finally curriculum that combines the best of science, experimentation and computer science!  Learn how to decode models, use them as experimental test beds for scientific phenomenon and then modify the code for more inquiry and experiments.  All lessons were developed to be implemented in 3 days and are aligned to NGSS.  Supported by EDC, free to NM HS teachers ready to implement in academic year 2022-23, stipend included. June 6-10, in person at UNM For HS biology and chemistry teachers (or similar)
Cyberliteracy & Cyber in Society* Cyber Security Fundamentals introduces participants to the basics of security, coding, and robotics, mainly through project-based learning. Educators will learn how to engage students in projects and events related to cybersecurity and coding. This content would be appropriate as part of a sequence for a CS/IT pathway, perhaps as part of the introductory course or after AP CSP. Cyber in Society has uplugged lessons that support the cyberliteracy curriculum.
 June 6-10, in person at UNM MS or HS teachers
Bridge to the Future with Arduino*
 Participants will wire and code an interactive Arduino bridge complete with electronics and programming (block and text) and 3D design and construction. June 6-10, in person at UNM Educators working with MS and HS students
CS A with Java (AP)*
 Java continues as an industry standard and is the basis for AP CS A. Participants will gain skills in Java through a variety of resources that will help them develop their AP CS A class, add content to an existing CS class or help prepare themselves and students for Java Foundations Certification. This offering includes regular meetings into September to support teachers as they implement. June 6-10, in person at UNM HS CS teachers with prior CS teacher experience, ready to start an AP CS A class
Python for educators*
 This workshop introduces Python and is geared towards developing the knowledge and skills for teachers that want to learn Python and the resources needed to teach it to their HS students.  A variety of projects and hybrid methods will be used to help you get started on how Python can be taught with an approach that has been proven successful for a dual-credit class with a local community college.  No prior experience necessary.  If you have prior experience with Python, this might also help you to learn a few new projects and pedagogical approaches.
 June 13-17th via Zoom HS teachers, upper MS teachers developing a CS pathway
CS Principles with Code.org (AP)*
 This curriculum is one of the easiest Computer Science approaches to implement yet has one of the best track records for supporting teachers and students. Great activities and units that align with the Advanced Placement course and prepare everyone to be successful. Can be a good HS introductory course and part of a sequence for a CS/IT pathway. This offering includes regular meetings into September to support teachers as they implement June 6-10, in person at UNM HS teachers starting or expanding a CS program

Costs:

  • Some workshops are grant funded and therefore no cost (Science+C, Quantum Computing, Rocketry with CS), other workshops have registration fees.  $550-1000 for online workshops, $750-1200 for in-person workshops.  Scholarships are available, we don’t want the fees to be the barrier for your attending a workshop.  email: info@computersciencealliance.org to request a scholarship.
  • Participants may be eligible for a stipend, either from your district OR from one of our sponsored strands OR from CS Alliance directly.  Minimum of $400 stipend (online) and $500 (in-person).  Eligibility depends on a few criteria including district or school grants is not providing a stipend and that participants are a good fit for future implementation.
  • * workshops with an * are  part of the NMPED’s Career and College Readiness Bureau’s CTE Professional Learning and Related Materials RfA so your school could apply to cover costs, buy equipment and pay your stipend.  These workshops are also open to any NM educator, no need to have this RfA.
  • We are using the Whova site for registration and the app for community engagement.
  • For some strands, administrators will need to sign letters of support for their teachers to attend, stating that they support offering computer science education in the next school year.
  • email: info@computersciencealliance.org