Spring CS PD


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CSPDWeek: Save the Date![]() South Carolina’s CSPDWeek is brought to you by CSTA South Carolina, national nonprofit Code.org and their Regional Partner, The Citadel, and the SCDE CTE Office. We are looking forward to hosting hundreds of SC K-12 educators to join us for a week of CS PD this summer. SC K-12 educators can choose one, week-long, PD workshop and earn a 30-hour, state-recognized PD experience in computer science. Additionally, CSPDWeek will provide a great deal of networking and fun for participants! Location: Virtual Date & Time: July 26-30, 2021 • 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Save the Date! |
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Future of CS Summit![]() Learn about emerging concepts in the field of CS and engage with industry experts on topics on the horizon. The Future of CS: Emerging Concepts in CS EducationJanuary 16, 202112:00 PM-5:00 PMET This half-day online summit will be an opportunity for K-12 CS educators to learn about emerging concepts in the field of CS and engage with industry experts on topics on the horizon. ![]() |
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CSTA 2021 Virtual Conference![]() There is a whole community of computer science educators just like you out there. If you are looking for inspiration, connection, and a chance to be rejuvenated, join us at CSTA 2021, set for July 14-16, 2021. CSTA's Annual Conference is a chance for computer science teachers to come together for learning, networking, and fun. We are a community of educators who are changing the lives of students every day in our classrooms. We are eager to share our knowledge and to learn from one another. Our three-day virtual conference has over 100 sessions of education to broaden your knowledge of computer science education, inspirational keynotes and sessions to reinvigorate your passion for teaching, and countless moments of fun and connection along the way. If you are looking for new and exciting ways to engage with your students in your classroom, look no further than CSTA 2021. You don't want to miss out on this great experience. Register today at https://csteachers.org/page/csta-2021/ |
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Ozobot Donation Program
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Fall CS PD![]() The Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) at the South Carolina Department of Education is sponsoring some Information Technology and Computer Science Professional Learning Opportunities (PLOs). All of the sessions will be Virtual via Zoom. Please use the registration links provided below to register for these events. More information on the PLOs can be found at the registration links as well. Please note that this is not the 30 hour PD that allows for the teaching of the Introductory Computer Science courses. That PD will be announced at a later date.
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Learningblade Offers Free Resources![]() Learning Blade for Remote Learning Dear SC Educators, You should have received an email from State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and OCTE Director Angel Malone that was a memo to school leadership announcing that they are providing your school a license to the Learning Blade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career awareness system for use with remote learning and beyond. Learning Blade is a system of interactive online lessons and printable at-home activities for 5th to 9th graders, where students learn about STEM and Computer Science careers while reviewing academics. Students can use over 400 online lessons in 12 human-centered "Missions" or stories to explore these exciting careers. Questions about Learning Blade can be directed to info@learningblade.com Thank you. |
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Free Certification from TestOut![]() Now that summer is approaching and more and more people are staying home, what plans do you have for your summer? Right now is the perfect time to get trained and certified in IT and MOS, and we can help you, and best of all, right now, it's free. |
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Control Live Robots from Home![]() Program and control BirdBrain's robots in real-time from anywhere in the world and watch the code come to life! |
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USA Science & Engineering Festival SciFest All Access![]()
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Record a CTE Lesson for ETV![]() Be a Part of History! The SCDE and ETV are looking for CTE teachers who are willing to have their lesson(s) recorded by ETV for broadcast.* |
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Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program![]() Girls Who Code’s free 2-week Virtual Summer Immersion Program (SIP) is going virtual! Who is SIP for? Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply What is SIP? Girls Who Code has hosted an in-person immersion coding program since 2012 in select cities. With the challenges presented by the COVID-19 health crisis, we have elected to move this transformative programming online, regardless of student location. Our modified 2-week virtual program teaches 9th–11th grade girls the computer science skills they need to make an impact in their community, while preparing for a career in tech. Apply to Girls Who Code’s Virtual Summer Immersion Program for an unforgettable summer experience! During this FREE 2-week virtual program, you'll learn the computer science skills you need to make an impact, get an inside look into the tech field, and join a supportive lifelong sisterhood -- all while being virtually hosted by influential companies, like AT&T, Goldman Sachs, Disney, and more. Current 9th-11th grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply. Need-based stipends of up to $300 are available for those who qualify. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but classrooms are filling up fast! Apply today at girlswhocode.com/ |
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Register now for CSPDWeek • July 20-24, 2020!![]() Choose from 10 different CS workshops for teachers of all grades and prior-experience levels. Invite your administrator, counselors and district leadership to attend a workshop specifically for them! |
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CSTA 2020 - Going Virtual![]()
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Makeblock mBlock Training![]()
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Java Workshops from Oracle Academy![]() The Oracle Academy is offering virtual Java Fundamentals courses this summer. Learn more about these great workshops. |
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Student Video Competition for CTE Month |
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STEAM Camp at The Citadel • June 8-12 and June 15-19, 2020Open to all rising 5th-8th grade students! Taught by highly-qualified Citadel faculty/cadets, this interdisciplinary camp offers a taste of the college experience with intensive, creative hands-on engagement combining cutting-edge science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each week will cover different interdisciplinary topics. Scout merit badges available. |
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EBS Conference • June 22-25, 2020
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Girls Go CyberStart Club • Special Offer for CSTA Members![]() The first 2000 CSTA members that register to run a Girls Go CyberStart Club will receive a pack of limited-edition GGCS posters for their classroom!* |
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Infusing Computing PD at The Citadel • July 27-30, 2020![]() Recruiting middle and high school teachers willing to learn and implement new and innovative pedagogies for infusing computational thinking into their content areas. |
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CRoCS PD at Clemson • June 9-12, 2020![]() The Culturally Responsive Computer Science (CRoCS) project at Clemson University will offer a professional development opportunity for South Carolina Computer Science teachers in summer 2020. |
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Code.org Spring PD Opportunities![]() Spring 2020 Professional Development Opportunities for Computer Science CS Discoveries and CS Principles Training Please register using the link below, ALL are welcome but those teachers who attended Summer 2019 PD have priority. **You can attend Part 3/4 even if you did not attend Part 1/2** |
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PGCTF Cybersecurity Comptetition • February 22, 2020PGCTF is an annual, entirely student-run cybersecurity competition held by Porter-Gaud School on Feb 22. High School (or advanced middle school) students invited to form a team and register. All levels from beginner to advanced. It's free! |
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September 28, 2019 • CSTA Day![]() As we transition, during the 2019-2020 school year, to ALL high school students required to take Computer Science (not keyboarding) for graduation, we want to make sure that teachers and students have all the resources they need. Please join us on September 28, 2019 for sessions related to teaching and learning Computer Science and computational thinking. |
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Code.org Fall PD Opportunities![]() Code.org is hosting multiple 1-day workshops across the state this fall for CS Discoveries and CS Principles. |
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Update your Membership![]() All Lowcountry CSTA and CSTA South Carolina members need to update their membership by following these instructions. |
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Start a CS Honor Society in your SchoolAre you looking for an opportunity to keep your students engaged outside the classroom? CSTA is thrilled to offer educators across the United States the opportunity to start a Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) in their high schools. This CSTA program encourages secondary students’ enthusiasm for computer science, honors academic excellence, and promotes service. By starting a chapter at your school, you will instill the program’s three core values in your students; recognize students who excel in computer science; provide student leadership opportunities, and support your school and community through meaningful service. Read more about the program and start an application today! |