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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8:30am MDT

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

Sunday June 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:40am MDT

Peak 11/12

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 8:30am - 10:40am MDT
Peak 11/12 2nd Floor

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

10:50am MDT

Stretching Minds and Bodies: Exploring Problem-Solving in Action

Sunday June 8, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT

Peak 11/12

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

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 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
Peak 11/12 2nd Floor

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, Classroom Practice / Pedagogy / Instructional Strategies, SEL- Social Emotional Learning AND Unplugged
Device Compatibility Android Device, Chromebook, iOS Device, Mac Computer, Windows Computer

1:10pm MDT

Lilypad Sewable Circuits

Sunday June 8, 2025 1:10pm - 1:20pm MDT

Peak 11/12

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 1:10pm - 1:20pm MDT
Peak 11/12 2nd Floor

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