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

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Venue: Peak 4 clear filter
Sunday, June 8
 

8:30am MDT

Hands On Computer Science with LEGO Education
Sunday June 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Peak 4
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 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Peak 4 3rd Floor
  1-hour presentation

9:40am MDT

Beyond the Screen: Engaging Unplugged Activities for Elementary Computer Science
Sunday June 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Peak 4
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.
Speakers
AE

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 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Peak 4 3rd Floor
  1-hour presentation

10:50am MDT

Hands On Computer Science with LEGO Education
Sunday June 8, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
Peak 4
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 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
Peak 4 3rd Floor
  1-hour presentation

2:20pm MDT

How to implement FIRST Robotics throughout your District
Sunday June 8, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MDT
Peak 4
Join us to learn how Widefield District 3 and MCVSD 51 in Colorado have implemented FIRST Robotics programs for grades 1-12, with a plan covering professional development, administration, budgeting, IT, instruction, and hosting tournaments/festivals.
Speakers
TB
RP
MG
Sunday June 8, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MDT
Peak 4 3rd Floor
  1-hour presentation
 
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