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.