During the session, presenters will decompose recursion into manageable parts to develop a deeper working knowledge of recursion. Participants will walk away with an unplugged activity that can be used in the classroom to help students learn about recursion using physical movement. The unplugged activity from this session can be used by teachers to help students implement recursion into their block or text-based programs.
Amin received his Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Texas at Tyler and his Masters of Art from the University of Texas at Austin. Both B.S. and Masters are in Mathematics; minor emphasis in Education. Amin has been an educator for the past 22 years. He has taught High... Read More →
This session introduces a human-centered approach to teaching generative artificial intelligence (GAI) through ethics-first curricula, aligned with UNESCO’s AI Competency Frameworks for School Students & Teachers. Designed to foster critical thinking and inclusive engagement, this project-based curriculum emphasizes responsible, inclusive access to and development of GAI.
Participants gain hands-on experience with App Inventor — a free, open-source mobile app creation platform developed at MIT that now features GAI components — including sample curricular units focused on fostering a 'human-centered mindset.'.
The App Inventor Foundation's mission is to empower people across the globe to create apps that improve their lives and uplift their communities.
In a digital world every industry and occupation is influenced by changes in computer and digital technology. Computer science is no longer just a program of study; it includes skills that are increasingly a part of every major and discipline. This labor market presentation will focus on job demand in industries and occupations that require computer science skills, including job opportunities in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Additional emphasis will be on the need for employability and socioemotional skills to augment technical capabilities.
