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

Spectacular Science Projects with Scratch

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

Sabine

Scratch Coding is a wonderful way to teach elementary students how to code. Learn the best practices to help your students grow from novices to experts in computer science. Elementary and middle school students will combine research, writing, science, art, music, sound editing - and a lot of fun. Learn how to integrate the new Tech App TEKS into core-subject concepts and TEKS. Examples and full lesson plans will be given for projects including animating a cow’s digestive system, illustrating bee pollination, showing the development of a chicken egg, circuits, medieval castles, physical computing, and more. (There are some history projects as well as science). Directions are picture based and step by step. Even if you have never used Scratch- these instructions are designed for 2nd-8th grade students to follow independently and push them to the top of Bloom’s Taxonomy- not to mention personal satisfaction.

CS and/or Cybersecurity Content Knowledge Level Required: Everyone. No prior knowledge required.

Presenters

Elizabeth White

CTE Engineering Teacher, GT District Coordinator, Hawkins ISD

Elizabeth White is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and is an Andrew Carnegie Scholar for the School of Design. She spent 13 years as a software and UI experience designer for several software companies and then made a career switch to teaching. She currently teaches 1st-12th... Read More →

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

Integrating Computational Thinking / Computer Science / Cybersecurity into other subjects, K-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!

CS and/or Cybersecurity Content Knowledge Level Required: Everyone. No prior knowledge required.

Presenters

Cindy Hopkins

Teacher, Kaffie Middle School

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

Physical Computing, Middle School (Grades 6-8)

1:30pm CDT

Game Design: Level Up from Player to Creator

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

Sabine

Learn how to guide students through the process of creating their own games, from brainstorming ideas to building interactive experiences. Explore practical strategies, classroom-friendly tools, and a step-by-step framework for teaching game design. Whether you're new to it or looking to deepen your knowledge, you'll leave with resources to help students build creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence as they level up from players to creators.

Presenters

Elaine Soares

CS Education Team, Texas Advanced Computing Center

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

Introductory Computer Science, K-12