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Introduction to Python with LEGO Education G7-13
Introduction to Python 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– Thursday, November 14th 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 2– Friday, November 15th, 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 – Tuesday, November 19th 2024, 4 - 6pm
  • Virtual PD Session 2 – Wednesday, November 20th 2024, 4 - 6pm
  • Virtual PD Session 3 – Thursday, November 21st 2024, 4 - 6pm
Note: The cutoff for registration is Friday, October 25th.

In this professional learning series, teachers will…
  • develop basic knowledge of text-based programming.
  • develop pedagogy and instructional strategies to support differentiation and scaffolding of knowledge and skills.
  • develop strategies to support classroom culture, including student communication and collaboration when designing computational artifacts.
  • share and collaborate with others to deepen professional knowledge for teaching computer science.

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.

Introduction to Python with LEGO Education G7-13

Be the first in line. Mark your calendars for the tentative start date: Thursday November 11, 2024. Keep checking back for event registration, speaker announcements, and more details. Need answers ASAP? Reach out to our event planning team at sched.admin@escco.org for info and more.

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