WeTeach_CS Summit 2025: Full Schedule

June 9-10, 2025
Renaissance Austin Hotel - 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
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10:00am CDT

Teaching and Learning About AI with the Micro:bit

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Glass Oaks

Join me to add AI to a micro:bit learning experience. We will use micro:bit Create AI to train a Machine Learning (ML) model and the run it on a miccro:bit V2. You will collect movement data from the micro:bit accelerometer, then train a ML model to recognise patterns in the data, and then code the micro:bit to run the ML model so your creation can be taken anywhere. Micro:bit CreateAI allows you to explore the vital role data plays in AI systems, and develop AI literacy. It also helps to consolidate computer science learning and skills of data literacy used in mathematics and science.

You will need a computer (laptop or Chromebook) with Chrome or Edge browser that has a regular USB port (not type C--if you have type C, bring an adaptor to connect to regular USB cable ).

Presenters

Dr. Sheryl Roehl

EPIC Partnership Coordinator, WeTeach_CS

linkedin.com/in/sheryl-roehl-094371322

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Glass Oaks

Physical Computing, Middle School (Grades 6-8)

11:15am CDT

Micro:bit Magic - Sparking Science with Hands-On Tech

Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT

Sabine

Discover how to engage middle school students in science using Micro:bit in this hands-on session. Participants will explore TEKS-aligned activities, from measuring environmental data to simulating genetic traits. You'll gain practical experience programming using Micro:bit. Walk away with ready-to-implement strategies that make abstract concepts concrete, while fostering students' critical thinking and data analysis skills. Transform your science classroom into an interactive, tech-powered learning environment that excites and inspires!

Presenters

Cindy Hopkins

Teacher, Kaffie Middle School

Facebook.com/cindy.hopkins.35/

Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Sabine

Physical Computing, Middle School (Grades 6-8)

1:30pm CDT

Row, Row, Row your Code: Navigating the Streams of Making Music on the TI Innovator Hub

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Bluebonnet

Embark on a musical voyage exploring the TI Innovator Hub and its potential to foster computational thinking in students. In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to program the TI Innovator Hub to perform simple melodies, transforming familiar children's songs into engaging coding challenges. Through hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and multiple languages, educators will discover how to integrate music and coding to introduce fundamental concepts like loops and variables. Leave equipped with new strategies and resources to orchestrate engaging learning experiences that harmonize technology, music, and computational thinking in your classroom.

Presenters

Bridget Streeb

Teacher, Lufkin ISD

Lorelei Cummings

Teacher, Lufkin ISD

English Major turned Science Teacher with 20+ years in the classroom gives Lorelei Cummings a unique perspective that resembles Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief. She strives for fun, engaging, informative presentations that are easily implemented... Read More →

Travis Garcia

Teacher, Lufkin ISD

High school science and STEM educator based in East Texas. My background is in geology (B.S.) and I have a passion for integrating computer science and technology in the classroom. Always looking for ways to bridge the gap between traditional sciences and emerging fields. I'm excited... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Bluebonnet

Physical Computing, Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)