Rock CS 2025 | Rocky Mountain Computer Science Conference for P-12 Educators: Full Schedule

Rock CS is a professional development event designed by Adams 12 Five Star Schools and St. Vrain Valley School District.

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Teaching Test-Driven Development with AI-generated Code for HS Students

Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA

In this session, teachers will learn 5 test-driven development strategies they can teach HS students to use with AI-generated Python code (unit tests, edge cases, assert statements with descriptive statements, before/after validation, test iteration).

Speakers

Aaron Verstraete

Christine Liebe

Professor of Practice, Colorado School of Mines

Christine Liebe, Ph.D., is a Professor of Practice in the Computer Science Department at Colorado School of Mines, Director of the Teach@Mines Program, and a K-12 licensed educator. She developed the first K-12 CS pre-service courses in Colorado.

Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA

1-hour presentation

Skill Level INTERMEDIATE: Basic core competency or knowledge of the topic; some prerequisite skills or knowledge required.
Topic Artificial Intelligence (AI) including Machine Learning, Classroom Practice / Pedagogy / Instructional Strategies, Text-based Programming
Device Compatibility Android Device, Chromebook, iOS Device, Mac Computer, Windows Computer

TBA

Press Start: Coding Retro Video Games with Kaplay.JS!

Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA

Make coding fun and accessible with Kaplay.JS! In this hands-on session, you’ll follow a step-by-step demo to build your own retro video game—just like middle schoolers with no prior coding experience have done. Learn practical strategies, and discover how game development can engage and inspire your students. No coding background? No problem! Come ready to create, play, and bring game design into your classroom.

Speakers

Scott Hopkins

EdTech Specialist, Eagle County School District

Scott Hopkins is an EdTech Specialist for Eagle County School District with 17 years of classroom experience teaching middle and high school science. As a personal improvement project during the Pandemic, Scott completed Codecademy’s Data Science Career Path which ignited a passion... Read More →

Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA

2-hour workshop

Intended Audience 6-8 teachers, 9-12 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge; no prerequisite skills required.
Topic Extra Curricular, Text-based Programming
Device Compatibility Chromebook, Mac Computer, Windows Computer