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Empowering Every Student with Computer Science: Why CS is Essential for ALL Districts
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Becky Hansen, Learning and Implementation Specialist, BootUp PD; and Suzanne Carlson, Director of Business Development, BootUp PD
Sponsored by The Educating All Learners Alliance, an InnovateEDU Project
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Computer science (CS) is for everyone. In this edWebinar, we explain the “what” and share the “why” of integrating CS into school districts, focusing on the transformative impact it has on students. You gain insights into the mission and vision of BootUp PD, whose aim is to prepare and empower teachers to implement elementary coding and computer science programs nationwide, ensuring equitable access to essential 21st-century skills. BootUp’s teacher lesson plans, interest-driven coding curriculum, and resources are available for teachers and students at no cost.
This edWebinar covers:
- The importance of CS for all students: Understanding the critical role of computer science in today’s education and future careers
- Empowering teachers: How BootUp PD supports teachers through professional development sessions, helping them to integrate CS into their classrooms with confidence
- Real-world impact: Hear success stories and case studies from districts that have benefited from BootUp’s programs, showcasing the positive outcomes for students
- Hands-on learning: Discover engaging CS lessons and projects designed for elementary students and learn about resources available for educators to use in their teaching
- Collaborative efforts: Learn about the collaborative work between BootUp PD and partner organizations, and how these partnerships are driving systemic change in CS education
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Becky Hansen is an energetic and passionate technology integration coach and presenter. She brings her computer science experience and love of technology to help find innovative and standards-based learning activities for her teachers. Becky earned her M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction with a focus on distance learning and online education from Dallas Baptist University and holds various certifications, including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) certification. She has written and helped establish an elementary computer science school of choice program. Becky works with BootUp PD to prepare and empower teachers to implement elementary coding and computer science programs nationwide, creating equitable access to 21st-century skills.
Suzanne Carlson is the Director of Business Development at BootUp PD, a non-profit organization that prepares and empowers teachers to implement elementary computer science programs nationwide. With over a decade of experience in education, sales, marketing, and nonprofits, Suzanne began her career in broadcast promotions and marketing, developing plans for the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network. Her career path led her to spend over 10 years as a classroom teacher, including roles as a high school marketing teacher and developer of a K-8 computer curriculum. Recently, Suzanne has worked in sales within the education and software fields. Her passion for education and delivering learning opportunities aligns with her role at BootUp PD. Additionally, Suzanne has developed programming for career development and financial literacy for students. She holds a double major in marketing and business education from Southern New Hampshire University.
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