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Bringing Computer Science and AI Literacy to Every Classroom: Practical Strategies for Success
Thursday, October 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Bringing Computer Science and AI Literacy to Every Classroom: Practical Strategies for Success
Presented by Dr. Leanna Prater, Experienced Educator, Senior Professional Learning Services Manager, US, LEGO® Education
Sponsored by LEGO® Education
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Computer science and AI literacy are becoming increasingly important to students’ learning and future readiness, but how can educators bring these concepts into classrooms in ways that are practical, engaging, and accessible to all learners?
In this edWebinar, explore approachable strategies for introducing computer science and AI literacy in classrooms and across schools and districts. Discover ways to engage students through hands-on learning, build confidence with CS and AI concepts, and take practical next steps, whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand an existing program. Gain ideas and resources you can put into action right away, regardless of your level of computer science experience.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of how computer science and AI literacy can enrich teaching and learning
- Practical strategies for bringing computer science and AI literacy into your classroom, school, or district
- Ideas for making CS and AI learning engaging and accessible to a wide range of students
- A classroom-ready lesson plan you can use whether or not you have LEGO® Education products
This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through middle school teachers, education technology leaders, and school and district leaders.
About the Presenter
Dr. Leanna Prater, Senior Professional Learning Services Manager, US, at LEGO® Education, helps provide thought leadership and strategic solutioning for professional learning to support educators in bringing hands-on playful learning to their classrooms. She has worked in various levels of education, including as an elementary teacher, district technology specialist, professional development provider, and adjunct professor for both undergraduate and graduate courses. In 2015, she was named Kentucky Outstanding Technology Leader. Dr. Prater holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Charleston in West Virginia, a Master of Arts in Education/Gifted Education from Georgetown College in Kentucky, and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Administration with a focus on Instructional Systems Design from the University of Kentucky. As an advocate for hands-on learning, Dr. Prater enjoys helping teachers develop classroom experiences that foster a love of learning, incorporate creative computing, and inspire future innovators.
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LEGO® Education is part of The LEGO Group, a brand that’s been committed to fostering brighter futures for children for nearly a century. We combine educators’ expertise, the LEGO® brick, and learning through play with a deep understanding of educational standards. The result? Engaging, hands-on, inquiry-based lessons designed for the classroom.
For more than 45 years, we’ve worked alongside educators to help transform instruction into collaborative, hands-on discovery that takes learning to exciting places that textbooks alone cannot reach. From our rich robotics history to our STEAM programs and now science, computer science, and AI, one belief remains the same. Every student deserves access to quality, hands-on, and joyful learning experiences.
