James Koontz retweeted
Celebrate a Virginia Computer Science Champion:
KATHLEEN FUGLE
Throughout April we will be celebrating six Computer Science Champions. These champions are also in the running for Computer Science Educator of the Year for 2024
@kathleenfugle
"Our elementary educators are vital links to our K-5 families and essential in building computing identities with our youngest learners and families." While we need much more robust integration, this article has some easy ways to start the journey.
Read “CS Professionals and Elementary Educators: A New Approach to Collaboration” by Alexandra Holter here: ow.ly/arWE50Nv3gE
#CSforAll #CSEd #CSTAVoice
ALT A graduate cap made from computer parts sits next to a rolled up piece of paper with a ribbon around it. Both items sit on a piece of paper with computer science schematics on it.
WSES staff are growing their #fcpsPOGPOL skills. These kinders proved it by reflecting on growth as communicators after writing All About books they narrated in Wixie. It matters because it gave these Ss a deeper learning experience. Thanks to @MrsReganKinder & Ms. Stevenson!
James Koontz retweeted
Tuesday Tip: Before designing learning experiences, find out where your students are beginning in their learning journeys with pre-assessments, diagnostics, or assessing prior knowledge. That’s the only way to ensure we are meeting their needs effectively.
#edchat #edutwitter
James Koontz retweeted
Northern Virginia @scratch educators, there's still time to sign up for our virtual #ScratchEdMeetup! Sat. 5/1, 10:30am-12pm RSVP: bit.ly/NSEM5-1 @PeggyTyree @ITCColes @CharlesRandolp3 @MickiLovesMath @NickGrzeda @mrkoontz @RossFlint @MsNykorchuk3 @ChrissyBrownson
Are you a NoVA educator interested in @Scratch? Join us for a virtual #ScratchEdMeetup on Sat. 5/1, 10:30-12pm EDT. The NoVA grp will team up w/ Houston, Boston, & Syracuse grps to share & learn about #CreativeComputing! Sign up: bit.ly/NSEM5-1 @HGSE_CCL @VT_ThinkabitLab
James Koontz retweeted
Are you a NoVA educator interested in @Scratch? Join us for a virtual #ScratchEdMeetup on Sat. 5/1, 10:30-12pm EDT. The NoVA grp will team up w/ Houston, Boston, & Syracuse grps to share & learn about #CreativeComputing! Sign up: bit.ly/NSEM5-1 @HGSE_CCL @VT_ThinkabitLab
A7: I have this ever-blooming mechanical tulip project on by my CS/maker to-do list! create.arduino.cc/projecthub… #csk8
A0: (catching up on the intro) K-6 STEAM Lab/CS teacher & ES Technology Coach from Fairfax VA. CSTA PD Committee Member, and (sometimes) ScratchED Meetup host. Last day is June 11! #csk8
A3: I've been enjoying virtual edcamp-style "meetups" where you can linger in breakout rooms or move between breakout rooms to recreate that feeling of hallway conversations. #csk8
A2: Looking forward to #CSTA2021 Session on Project-Based Learning with Scratch! Why? It's PBL and Scratch! Student-centered learning and student-centered creation. bit.ly/csta2021program #csk8
The first computer I used was an Atari 800. Felt like quite the hacker when I changed the credits in Jumpman! 48k of RAM (secretly jealous of my friend with a Commodore 64). What was your first? #CodeVADefine @codevirginia
James Koontz retweeted
Hey, NoVA educators: join us for a virtual #ScratchEdMeetup Sat. 5/1, 10:30am-12pm EDT. Combo Meetup: Houston + Boston + Syracuse + NoVA grps. If you're interested in teaching w/ @scratch & enjoy all things #CreativeComputing, this event is for you! RSVP: bit.ly/NSEM5-1
James Koontz retweeted
FCPS Staff and Students- Have you restarted your computer recently? If not, today is a great day to restart! (Computers that are restarted work better!) #FCPSOn #FCPSSBTS #FCPSDIGCIT
James Koontz retweeted
Fall Academy Course Program now open for registration! Instructions on how to access courses and register: bit.ly/3kigykd
James Koontz retweeted
Embedding a shared slide deck for breakout room discussions in @PearDeck is great because Ss don't need to open another tab/window and when I change slides, they're off the shared slides!
I can also name the version history for each period, restore old version, and reuse! 🙌🏼
Thank you @tech_stout87 for an awesome session on Book Creator! Can't wait to share this resource with my teachers. Powerful and easy way for students to create and make their thinking and learning visible! #SBTSAdventure
Hi! My name is James Koontz and I am a new SBTS at West Springfield ES. A goal I have for this year is to keep my focus on fundamentals- supporting distance learning with tools and strategies that will endure even after DL is behind us! #SBTSAdventure