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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TBA

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

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

Intended Audience P-2 teachers, 3-5 teachers, 6-8 teachers, Administrators
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge; no prerequisite skills required.
Topic CTE, Maker Activities, Programs and Spaces, Physical Computing/Robotics
Device Compatibility Chromebook, Mac Computer, Windows Computer

TBA

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.

Speakers

Kayla Burkel

Teacher, Silver Hills

Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA

1-hour presentation

Intended Audience 3-5 teachers, 6-8 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge; no prerequisite skills required.
Topic Block Programming, Cross-curricular Integration/CS Integration in non-CS Classes, Maker Activities
Device Compatibility Chromebook, Mac Computer, Windows Computer

TBA

Lilypad Sewable Circuits

Sunday June 8, 2025 TBA

This hands on sessions will help teachers bring Lilypad Sewable Electronic into their classroom. As teachers we are always looking for ways to provide learning experiences our students will remember. With Lilypad Sewable Electronics students get a hands on learning experience, a project they get to take home, and a life skill they can expand on. Teachers will get to practice working with conductive thread, LED lights, and other crafting materials. I will be sharing project slides, and set up tips.

Speakers

Kayla Burkel

Teacher, Silver Hills

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 Maker Activities, Programs and Spaces, Physical Computing/Robotics, STEM Integration
Device Compatibility Chromebook, Mac Computer, Windows Computer