WeTeach_CS Summit 2025: Full Schedule

June 9-10, 2025
Renaissance Austin Hotel - 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
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9:45am CDT

Rapid Feedback with JUnit Testing

Monday June 9, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

Frio

Help students learn faster and more confidently by using JUnit tests to validate their programs. JUnit is a widely-used testing framework for Java. By providing a set of simple unit tests, students receive feedback that is timely, specific, and actionable. Students correct errors during development improving both learning and product quality. Learn JUnit basics with test classes, test methods, assertions, and annotations. Examples will be given in JUnit5 in IntelliJ IDEA.

Presenters

Christine Peterson

Computer Science Teacher, Frisco ISD

I have taught computer science courses for 14 years from beginning programming skills to advanced topics, like data structures, game programming, and app development. I have experience teaching in Java, C#, and Swift. I think the best way to learn programming is focused practice with... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Frio

Advanced Computer Science, High School

12:45pm CDT

Teaching CS and Math Concepts through Creative Calculations of Pi

Monday June 9, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT

Frio

Both introductory and advanced CS classes can learn a great deal from grappling with the simple challenge of calculating the circumference of a circle from its diameter. In this session we describe three different ways to calculate pi and how they employ different CS and math concepts. At an introductory level, Pi can be calculated in a very visual way using a “Monte Carlo” method. At an advanced level, we demonstrate how Pi can be calculated using multiple CPU cores on a single chromebook or any other web-capable device. These free activities were developed by the STEMcoding project (http://youtube.com/STEMcoding).

Presenters

Chris Orban

Associate Professor, Ohio State University / STEMcoding project

http://instagram.com/stemcoding

Celestina A. Pangan

Coordinator / Teacher, Houston Independent School District

Julie Butler

Assistant professor, University of Mount Union

Monday June 9, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Frio

Advanced Computer Science, High School

2:00pm CDT

Learn about CS4TX Advocacy Work

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Frio

This session will be an opportunity to learn about the work CS4TX is doing to bring more funding to CS Education. Participants will have an opportunity to learn how to get engaged in the policy process at the local, regional or state level.

Presenters

Dan Blier

CTE Coordinator, Plano ISD

@dan_blier & https://www.linkedin.com/in/danblier/

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Frio

Leadership, K-12