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Host: Ying Wu College of Computing @ NJIT Date: July 5th – August 23rd, Mondays & Thursdays from 6-9pm Cost: Free Location: Fenster Hall, Room 156, NJIT, Newark NJ 07102 To register, contact james.geller@njit.edu |
Introduction to Computing for High School Teachers
This class is designed for teachers to learn strategies for problem solving, constructs for program execution and data types and introductions to databases and the Web. There will be a focus on programming, computational thinking and problem solving using the programming language Python. This class is a response to the new NJ law requiring high schools to provide Computer Science education and will allow teachers to obtain 45 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completion of the class. And best of all, the program is free to the first 6 teachers who sign up! |
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Host: NJIT Professional Development – Computer Science Option 1 Date: July 5 – August 23 2018 Cost: $1575 Location: NJIT – on campus ![]() |
Introduction to Computing for High School Teachers
An instructor-led, classroom-based course designed specifically for high school teachers in response to the new NJ law requiring high schools to provide a Computer Science education. Dive into programming, computational thinking, and problem solving using Python. In addition, learn strategies for problem solving, constructs for program execution, data types, databases, and networks. |
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Host: Lighthouse for Computer Science Dates: 6 week course begins June 2018 Time: n/a Cost: Location: Online ![]() |
Lighthouse CC Online CourseLighthouse CC is a National Science Foundation-funded diversity focused, online professional development course for community college computing faculty. It is designed to help instructors recruit and retain more and diverse students in their computing courses. For those who complete the research portion of the course (complete the full course, the course evaluation survey and participate in the post-course online focus group) we are offering a $500 honorarium. Instructors: Lighthouse Faculty |
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Host: The Coding Teacher Certificated Series Dates: June 20, 2018 Time: 9am – 3pm Cost: $178.00 or 7 ETTC Hours per session Location: The SRI&ETTC at Stockton University ![]() |
MIT App InventorMIT’s free online coding application, provides students in Middle and High School with an interface for developing small Android apps that can be tested on their devices. This user-friendly drag and drop interface starts with basic concepts but allows for growth into Java programming. Don’t have access to an Android? No problem. The app inventor provides a free Android simulator for Mac or PC. This content can be applied to an Hour-of-Code session. Instructors: Gary Schafer and Philip Polsine |
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Host: The Coding Teacher Certificated Series Dates: June 6, 2018 Time: 9am – 3pm Cost: $178.00 or 7 ETTC Hours per session Location: The SRI&ETTC at Stockton University ![]() |
Intro to Arduino- using Arduino IDEArduino consists of both a physical programmable circuit board- often referred to as a microcontroller- and a piece of software, or IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that runs on your computer, and it is used to write and upload computer code to the physical board. Control hardware and sensors by using the IDE to program the Arduino. The Arduino language is a set of C/C++ functions that can be called from your code. We will review the process of writing sketches and loading the code into the Arduino. Instructors: Gary Schafer and Philip Polsine |
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Host: Rutgers’ NJ Computer Science Date: May 18th 2018 Cost: Location: Rutgers New Brunswick Campus ![]() |
Summit On Diversity and Scalability
Rutgers is announcing their 3rd annual NJ Computer Science Summit on Diversity and Scalability on May 18th 2018. This summit will provide opportunities for stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds to participate in a dialogue regarding the state of computer science education in New Jersey. As we continue to see growth in undergraduate CS programs, this summit offers an opportunity for conversations among New Jersey 4 and 2 year college faculty, K-12 teachers and administrators, representatives from industry, the NJ Department of Education and other government offices. You should expect guest speakers, discussion panels, and planned breakout sessions including (but not limited to):
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Frances P Trees, D.P.S. (Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Introductory Instructions – Rutgers University Department of CS), or Thu D. Nguyen, Ph.D. (Professor and Chair – Rutgers University Department of CS/Rutgers University). The agenda is still being finalized but will be posted when complete.
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Host: MakerSpace Monday – 3D Printing Date: April 16 2018 Cost: $106.00 or 4 ETTC Hours per session Location: The SRI&ETTC at Stockton University ![]() |
Exploration for Teachers in the Classroom
What is possible with 3D printing in Makerspaces? Come find out in our Makerspace session focusing on 3D Printing! Learn how to create functional items in easy to use CAD software, examine the materials schools use, the working and calibrating of a 3D Printer for successful |
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Date: Saturday April 21, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30PM Location: TCNJ, Ewing, NJ |
Arcade Game Challenge: Creativity, Problem Solving and Design with Scratch and MakeyMakeyThe focus of this class will be exploring how physical computing can ignite creativity and design. After watching the video, Cain’s Arcade, teachers will be challenged to go beyond the keyboard and mouse to create unique inputs with the MakeyMakey printed circuit board for their own Scratch arcade game. Simple supplies like cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, play-doh and other household items will be provided along with the MakeyMakey boards. Teachers will use the design and problem solving process to define an arcade game they would like to build, research Scratch code that might be useful, come up with some sketches, prototype inputs with the MakeyMakey and then develop their solution using the supplies. The last 30 minutes, teachers will “play” with each other’s games and celebrate our success. Note: While we are investigating various arcade type games, teachers will be introduced to Scratch as a simple yet powerful programing language that can successfully be used to teach the basics of computer science like events, loops, conditional statements, variables and more. Teacher’s Scratch coding skills will be developed and challenged during this class.
Mindstorm in the Classroom (6hrs) – FREEHost: The Building CS Capacity in NJ Project LEGO Mindstorms EV3 is a powerful and engaging tool for teaching engineering, technology, science, and math. Through hands-on constructions and small projects, participants will learn the basic concepts of LEGO hardware & software. We will focus on building a robot that can perform multiple tasks including the challenge of navigating through a maze. Classroom management will be discussed as well as organizing small students groups, storing of materials and effective ways to encourage creativity for both genders. This session is designed for educators with little or no experience with LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3. Presenter: Graciela Elia Having Fun with Programming, Using Arduino in a High School or Middle School Makerspace Workshop (6hrs) – FREE
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