Summer Kickoff - CUSD
9 Dots Summer Kickoff
Welcome! We are so excited that you are joining us at Summer Kickoff. Summer Kickoff will provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to feel prepared for incorporating coding in your classroom this school year. Whether this is your first year or fourth year partnering with us, you will find this training to be relevant to your experiences and will meet your needs. See below for the Agenda and room locations.
AGENDA
8:30-8:45: Opening Remarks | PDC Room
8:50-9:50: Teaching with 9 Dots
Choose a session below based on your support level
Level 1
This session is for Level 1 teachers. Teachers new to the program will get an overview of what 9 Dots training will look like.
Level 1
This session is for Level 2 teachers. Returning teachers will get an overview of what 9 Dots training will look like.
Level 3
This session is for Level 3 teachers. Teachers will plan and prepare to teach 9 Dots as an independent teacher.
Reccomended for experienced Level 3 teachers. Teachers will try using Python in this coding activity.
10:00-11:00: Curriculum Overview or Coding Practice
Choose a session below
These sessions are for Level 1 teachers and/or those who have changed grade level this coming school year to get an overview of the coding concepts specific to their grade level.
Choose your session based on your grade level.
- Kindergarten 2nd Grade | Room 11
- 1st & 2nd Grade | Room 12
- 3rd Grade | Room 18
- 4th Grade | Room 19
- 5th Grade | Room 21
- 6th Grade | Parent Center
This session is for all returning 9 Dots teachers who are teaching the same grade level as last year.
Teachers will have a chance to practice coding challenges and complete their teacher certification modules with support from 9 Dots staff as needed.
11:05-11:35: Lunch Break
- OPTIONAL: Raffle + Community Activity | PDC Room
Join us during lunch for a fun activity and a chance to win a gift card!
11:40-12:30: Breakout Sessions
Choose one
Recommended for teacher who want to learn more about modeling debugging for frustrated coders.
De-mystify AI, how it is created and how it works. Learn about an AI tool you can use as an educator.
Recommended for upper grade teachers. Teachers will explore different Computer Science Careers.
Recommended for teachers building their confidence in using technology with a focus on navigating chromebooks.
Teachers will have a chance to practice coding challenges and complete their teacher certification modules with support from 9 Dots staff as needed.
12:40-1:00: Closeout
- Teacher Panel & Survey | PDC Room