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Summer Tech Academy 2016









 The 4th Annual CCSD93 Summer Tech Academy is taking place during the weeks of June 13-17 and August 1-5.  We have over 70 different classes this year, with 90% of them taught by classroom teachers! Sign up in My Learning Plan to attend part of the week or the entire week (3 credit hours for full week attendance).
Some new classes being offered this year include:

Math“app”matics
Dubin
This is a session for iPad users that want to become more familiar with math apps offered on the iPad.  We will learn and share ideas for using math apps throughout the different levels of SAMR and allow time to practice and explore the apps while we learn.  Please have the following apps downloaded and ready to use: Math Doodles, Geoboard, Number Pieces, Ten Frames and Pattern Shapes.
All Levels
iPad
Early Childhood Teachers, K-2 Teachers
Math
90 minutes
Please install Math Doodles, Geoboard, Number Pieces, Ten Frames and Pattern Shapes prior to this session

Podcasts?  In School?  Shouldn’t They Be Reading?
De La Paz
Whether you are a regular listener, or aren't really sure what a podcast is, this class is for you!  We will review articles supporting the use of podcasts in the classroom, view different websites, and have time to plan and explore classroom applications.  To get the most out of this class you should be comfortable navigating the macbook and have an idea of what you will be teaching next year.
All Levels
All Devices
3-5 Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Licensed Specialists
All Content Areas
90 minutes

Coding in the Elementary Classroom
Bonk, Raymond
Have you ever wondered what it means when you hear the new buzz word, “coding?”  Coding is just one part of teaching students computer science.  Even our youngest students need to learn computer science; it is where a majority of jobs will be in the future. Coding can help students with critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and will increase collaborative skills.  In this session we will explore Code.org and other apps (both on the iPad & mac) available in the district.  
Introductory
All Devices/Web Tools and iPad Apps
K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrators
Problem Based Learning, possible connections to other content areas
90 minutes
Please install Scratch Jr and Cargo-Bot on iPad devices and Scratch on MacBook Air devices

Come join us this summer!!

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