Last October, we hosted three scheduling & pathways panels for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers. Each panel included amazing computer science educators from across Iowa that shared how they are building CS programs in their buildings/districts as well as some tips and tricks! Check out our breakout room recordings.

Last October, we hosted three scheduling & pathways panels for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers. Each panel included amazing computer science educators from across Iowa that shared how they are building CS programs in their buildings/districts as well as some tips and tricks.

Bummed you missed it? No worries! Check out the breakout room recordings linked below:

  • Conversation Focus: Explore and share different models and pathways for teaching and integrating Computer Science in the elementary setting.
  • Panelists:
    • Sarah Shepard - Clinton Community Schools
    • Rachella Dravis - Fort Madison Schools
    • Jacquie Drey - Storm Lake Schools 
    • Torrey Proctor - Prairie Lakes AEA (Formerly at Spencer Schools)
  • Conversation Focus: Explore and share different course structures and curriculums for teaching Computer Science in the middle school setting.
  • Panelists:
    • Terra Huber - Mid-Prairie Schools
    • Tim Titus - Madrid Schools
    • Amanda Miller - Marshalltown Schools
    • Kelley Molitor - Osage Schools
  • Conversation Focus: Strategies for including CS in building master schedules, collaborating with school counselors, and recruiting diverse students to CS courses.
  • Panelist:
    • Kyle Kuhlers - Waterloo Career Center
    • Chris Kyhl - Osage Schools
    • Tim Walljasper - Johnston Schools
    • Karen O'Loughlin - Ankeny Schools
You can access all our scheduling & pathways recording at our October 2020 Teacher Panels playlist here.