Summer Kickoff
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. All sessions will be held online from 9 AM to 1 PM on Zoom. See below for the Agenda and Zoom links.
Agenda
To best determine which sessions to attend throughout the training, you will need to know your 9 Dots training support Level. If you are unsure, you can find your support level here
9:00-9:15: Opening Remarks | Zoom Link
9:20-10:15: Teaching with 9 Dots
Pick one session 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 2
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.
10:22-11:10: 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:
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.
11:20-11:50: Lunch Break
OPTIONAL: Raffle + Community Activity | Zoom Link
Join us with your lunch for a fun acticity and a chance to win some prizes!
11:57-12:35: Breakout Sessions
Choose one session below
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.
12:42-1:00: Closeout
Teacher Panel & Survey | Zoom Link