UPCOMING WETEACH_CS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & WEBINARS
As we wrap up 2020 this month and head into 2021, we'd like to highlight the numerous virtual events we will be holding in the winter and spring. Space on some training sessions is limited, so sign up now!
From December 7-13, Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of computing, the richness of computing careers, and the critical need for computer science (CS) education. CSEdWeek is a call to action to inspire students and colleagues about CS education, to employ new and better strategies for engagement, and to connect with the broader community around the need for and value of CS education.
GET SOCIAL WITH WETEACH_CS DURING COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK
Computer Science Education Week is in early December so that it always aligns with Grace Hopper's birthday. And, what's a birthday without presents? From Sunday, December 6th through Sunday December 13th, if you engage with us on social media you will be entered into a raffle to win a free ticket to the 2021 WeTeach_CS Summit! We'll give this prize away to two lucky winners.
So how do you enter? Like, reshare, or comment on any WeTeach_CS social media post that we send out between Sunday, December 6th through Sunday December 13th. We'll do a random drawing on Monday, December 14th and pick the two winners. To make sure you're ready to participate, Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter.
PARTICIPATE IN THE HOUR OF CODE & CHECK OUT CODEBYTES
The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer programming, designed to demystify code. Students of all ages choose from self-guided tutorials. Participants do not need prior computer programming experience. Tutorials are available in 45 languages and work on any modern browser, tablet, smartphone, or even with no computer at all. Get started with the how-to guide!
To help teachers run the Hour of Code this year, Code.org is releasing a special series of interactive lessons. Designed to fit smoothly into a distance learning plan, CodeBytes are easy-to-digest, 20 minute interactive lessons that will stream during Computer Science Education Week, December 7-11. Learn more here!
TEXAS CSTA CHAPTERS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2021
Texas CSTA chapters, Alamo, Central Texas, DFW, Greater Houston, and Paso Del Norte, are collaborating this year to offer the Texas CSTA Chapters Virtual Conference 2021 on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST.
This year's theme is Building Equitable and Inclusive CS Programs.
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