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Sunday, June 8
 

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AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
The session, led by an educator & attorney, will explore legal implications and complexities related to AI in schools. We will discuss privacy concerns, data protection, and compliance with COPPA and FERPA. We will look at some tools educators can use.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Spanish and STEAM Teacher, Consultant, Riverview SD and ThriveinEDU LLC
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law, a Master’s, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes... Read More →
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
  1-hour presentation

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Beyond the Screen: Engaging Unplugged Activities for Elementary Computer Science
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
Make Computer Science accessible, engaging, and inclusive for all students—no screens required! This session explores hands-on, unplugged activities that help young learners grasp fundamental computing concepts in meaningful ways. I’ll share how I used simulations, physical models, and imagination to engage even my most challenging classes.
Students become countries (table groups) working to gain internet access by connecting across oceans with PVC pipes, CS detectives deconstruct old devices to uncover the essential seven components, programmers guide their human robots through step-by-step tasks, and input, processing, storage, and output come to life with physical models. Plus, experience the surprising excitement of a low-prep game show! Discover lessons co-created with students that make Computer Science engaging, inclusive, and possible on little to no budget.
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Alicia Estis

Computer Science Teacher, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
While I have 25 years of experience in education—teaching ESL, 3rd grade, and 4th grade—this is my second year as an elementary Computer Science teacher. Teaching Computer Science has been an exciting whirlwind, and I firmly believe that my students have taught me as much as I... Read More →
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
  1-hour presentation

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Hands On Computer Science with LEGO Education
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
Join us to explore how LEGO Education can support Coloroado Computer Science in the classroom.   Attendees will experience how hands-on computer science activities can enhance cross-curricular learning in this interactive session. Together, we’ll demonstrate how integrating coding, computational thinking, and digital literacy into various subjects boosts critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, while reinforcing core concepts in math, science, and literacy.

Discover the benefits of hands-on learning, where students actively engage with technology to build deeper understanding and retention. You'll gain practical strategies for incorporating these approaches into your curriculum, making lessons more interactive and relevant.

Key Takeaways:
• Benefits of cross-curricular computer science integration
• Advantages of hands-on learning in skill development
• Practical examples and strategies for classroom use
• Resources to support implementation and sample bricks to take home!
Speakers
avatar for Danna Hollander

Danna Hollander

Account Manager, Lego Education
Danna Hollander is the Colorado Key Account Manager for LEGO Education.  She supports districts around the state with hands-on learning that supports engagement, combats absenteeism and builds college and career ready skills.  
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
  1-hour presentation

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Micro:bits in Wonderland
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
Mirco:bit in Wonderland is a hands on adventure. There are multiple projects to test as we explore the story of Alice in Wonderland with Make Code and Micro:bits. These projects can stand alone or be made into a unit to fit your classrooms needs. 
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Kayla Burkel

Teacher, Silver Hills
 
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
  1-hour presentation

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Pioneering Computer Science Integration; Grand Mountain’s Journey
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
Join us as we explore Grand Mountain’s groundbreaking journey as Colorado’s first Computer Science Innovation School. Since opening six years ago as a PreK-8 Computer Science Integration School, we have been dedicated to embedding computer science across all grade levels and subjects. This session will highlight how our educators seamlessly integrate computer science into diverse curricula with the support of our administration. Discover our innovative learning approaches, see how our students engage with computer science in meaningful ways, and gain insight into our vision for the future of computer science education. Whether you're looking to start or enhance CS integration at your school, our experiences, successes, and lessons learned will provide valuable takeaways for educators and administrators alike.
Speakers
avatar for Louana Prunty

Louana Prunty

Teacher, Widefield School District 3
Louana  teaches 6th Grade Social Studies at Grand Mountain School in the Widefield school district. She has 14 years of experience in both elementary and middle school. Louana joined Grand Mountain School in 2019 because of its computer science focus. She has successfully integrated... Read More →
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Alena Loan

Middle School Computer Science Teacher, Widefield School District 3
 I am a Middle School Computer Science teacher at Grand Mountain k-8 school. I have been teaching for 7 years, and have been a part of the computer science curriculum integration team for the last 4 years.
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Danielle Selke

Art Teacher, Widefield School District 3
Middle School Art
avatar for Heather Knight

Heather Knight

6th grade science teacher, Grand Mountain School
I am a 6th grade science teacher who has 24 years of classroom experience spanning K-6. Heather joined Grand Mountain School excited to see how computer science could be integrated into the regular classroom.  She has successfully used Elementari, Spheros, Ozobots, computational... Read More →
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Luz Burnside

Middle School Band
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Heather Smithers

I am a first year middle school Computer Science teacher.  I am certified in several PLTW courses, and enjoy using the PLTW curriculum in my course.  I teach Automation and Robotics, Computer Science Innovators and Makers, Design and Modeling, App Creators, Web Design and Computer... Read More →
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Stephanie Smith

Curiosity Center Coordinator- Librarian- Technology Integration Coordinator- WSD3 STEMologist- KGMS News Production Teacher. All things books, chromebooks, 3D printers, flight simulators, robotic arms, laser cutters, and online systems. I teach the News Production class as well as... Read More →
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Samantha Hope

With eight years of teaching experience across grades K-5, I currently serve as a fifth-grade educator at Grand Mountain School, which I joined at its founding. My enthusiasm for integrating computer science into the standard curriculum has influenced my career. I have successfully... Read More →
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
  1-hour presentation

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Stretching Minds and Bodies: Exploring Problem-Solving in Action
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
This session will get you and your students moving mindfully. Learn techniques and activities that combine students' problem-solving skills with physical challenges, connecting their minds and bodies to Computer Science concepts in a safe and inclusive environment.  The session will begin with breath-awareness practices and move into computer science activities out of our seats! Come prepared to stretch your mind and body through cooperative learning strategies and hands-on activities! 
Speakers
avatar for Cassandra Bryning

Cassandra Bryning

Business and Computer Science Teacher, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Cassandra has taught Computer Science and Business in elementary, middle and high school classes for over 10 years. For the past 4 years, she has been a part of the team that planned and implemented Adams 12 Five Star Schools’ online school: Five Star Online Academy. In 2024 she... Read More →
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
  1-hour presentation

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From storytelling to digital design and animation
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
Participants will design an interactive game or science model, starting with storytelling and transforming the story into a digital design, including use of artificial intelligence and animation techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Fred Gluck

Fred Gluck

presenter, independent consultant
Fred Gluck is a retired engineer with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering/computer science. He served in the Navy for five years and then worked in the computer industry for 20 years. He taught computer science at the University of Colorado... Read More →
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
  2-hour workshop

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Students & AI: A Collaboration Guide
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
Ready to unlock student potential with AI? This interactive workshop explores practical strategies and AI tools that empower students to take charge of their learning journey, and be ready for 21st century collaboration!
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Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
  2-hour workshop

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Using AI for engagement, support and balance
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
In this session teachers will learn 3 key ways to engage their students, support their students, and have better balance as a teacher utilizing AI tools.  We will look at how to use AI for research by first doing a practice task as a group, then I will provided an example of how I use it with students and finally teachers will have a chance to dive through additional resources and examples to come up with ways they can incorporate it into their own classrooms.  Next we will look at ways that AI can support differentiation in the classroom.  First we will do a practice case study, then I will provide an example of how I use it in the classroom and then teachers will have the chance to dive deeper into resources and examples to determine their own personal usage of the tools.  Finally we will look at how to incorporate choice into the classroom using AI.  We will experience a SchoolAI space, then I will showcase how I use it with students and from the teacher perspective.  And then teachers will have time to dive deeper into additional tools and examples and determine how they want to use it in their own classrooms.
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Katelynn Ryan

I am a secondary social studies teacher for a fully virtual and synchronous K-12 school.  I have presented at the Colorado Council for Social Studies Conference on this topic as well as for Rocky Mountain Junior Achievement/Economic Literacy Colorado professional development on the... Read More →
Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA
  2-hour workshop
 
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