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Foundations of Physical Computing with LEGO Education G6-12

The ESC of Central Ohio, powered by LEGO® Education, is providing professional learning for G6-12 educators in computer science to support the expansion of CS programs in PreK-12 schools that are aligned with Ohio state standards. Teachers will leave with a LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime set, a SPIKE Prime Expansion set, a teacher training kit, and a certificate confirming the completed 18 contact hours.

This course is free to any currently licensed teacher in Ohio. 

Course Format

• 6 Hour In-Person Professional Development Day 1– Monday, June 24th 2024, 9am - 4PM
  ESC Northgate Branch 7207 Northgate Way Westerville, OH 43082
  Lunch is on your own, a refrigerator is available onsite.
  Please bring a charged laptop, Chromebook, or iPad to this event.
• 6 Hour In-Person Professional Development Day 1– Tuesday, June 25th 2024, 9am - 4PM
  ESC Northgate Branch 7207 Northgate Way Westerville, OH 43082
  Lunch is on your own, a refrigerator is available onsite.
  Please bring a charged laptop, Chromebook, or iPad to this event.
• Virtual PD Session 1 – Wednesday June 26th, 4 - 6pm
• Virtual PD Session 2 – Thursday June 27th, 4 - 6pm
• Virtual PD Session 3 – Friday June 28th, 4 - 6pm

Note: The cutoff for registration is: Friday, June 7th 2024

In this professional learning series, teachers will…

• learn the basics of program creation using block-based languages
• develop a foundational understanding of computational practices and computer science knowledge and skills through hands on ex ploration
• investigate standards aligned lessons to support the seamless integration of CS across STEM
• explore real world problems and career pathways
• develop strategies to support classroom culture, including student communication and collaboration when designing computation al artifacts

Project Goals
Equity - Students in OH schools will have access to high-quality, project- based learning experiences that foster and develop Computer Science knowledge, skills and competencies.

Engagement - Students will be active in their own learning by engaging in project based hands-on activities that engage their creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Efficacy - Teachers will be able to effectively facilitate hands-on, project- based learning experiences focused on Computer Science that are aligned to the Ohio state standards for CS.

Expansion - Successful implementation will lead to expansion of CS programs within schools where teachers have become advocates for computer science.

Additional Info
Classes require a minimum of 15 participants and cohorts are capped at 25 participants. Click here to find your Ohio Educator ID. Additional sessions will be offered SY24-25, if you cannot participate in this cohort. Check out https://www.escco.org/TeachCS.aspx for future events.

If you have any questions, please email BJ Thaman at bj.thaman@escco.org

Because funds and seats are limited, we ask that you reach out ASAP if you are no longer able to attend this session.